We needed a home alarm system but did not want to pay too much. So we researched and found that the Monitoring Center cost approximately only $120 plus tax per year. So we went with this company for about 2 years. Since the hardware for the company was already installed, we did not have to pay that extra cost of purchasing and installation of hardware. While we were out, the alarm was tripped and the police came, after the fact. A report was filed, we saw footprints in the snow, so the alarm worked to scare the intruder. That was good. However, it would not have been effective against a professional thief who could make it in and out in 5 minutes, before the police show up. So I recommend this system if you just want to "scare off" intruders. But I do not recommend it if you need greater security for your house. After the alarm is tripped 3 times in a year, the police will not respond. That 3 times per year includes false alarms.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $120.00
- Company Response
There is guard service available after you have used your 3 York Regional Police false alarm responses. I would further suggest that you change your alarm instructions Hillary...we can change your instructions to suit you and your family's needs which will cut down and/or eliminate any false alarms dispatched to your home moving forward. Please feel free to contact our office or contact me directly, Mirella, Sales Manager 1-866-247-4999 Ext. 2235 and we will be happy to assist you in making these changes.