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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: Thehowler on May 11, 2021, 05:02:54 PM

Title: Home security
Post by: Thehowler on May 11, 2021, 05:02:54 PM: Looking for a Security system monitoring company that folks have been happy with.
I called today to get a key-fob reprogrammed for a Ademco keypad, and was told 130.00 per hour min, 1 hr, + 40.00 trip fee. I’ve been using these guys since 1995. Ouch. :yike:
I’ll start looking for a good YouTube video.
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: fishngamereaper on May 11, 2021, 05:08:20 PM: Monitor your own house.

Security companies are going to be a thing of the past. Most Le agencies won't go to alarms anymore.

I have a multi camera Arlo system that I can live stream and is also motion activated. Records as well.
Way better than a standard alarm system.
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: ghosthunter on May 11, 2021, 05:22:39 PM: Yep couple hundred dollar cameras hooked to the WiFi and I am covered.
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: Thehowler on May 11, 2021, 05:53:14 PM: ghosthunter, which cameras are working good for you?
Thanks
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: Russ McDonald on May 11, 2021, 06:14:54 PM: I use Blink cameras and a Ring alarm systen.

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Title: Re: Home security
Post by: PolarBear on May 11, 2021, 06:17:20 PM: We have a Ring system and are happy with it. I also have a half dozen hidden trail cams around the place.
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: ghosthunter on May 11, 2021, 06:57:32 PM: Quote from: Thehowler on May 11, 2021, 05:53:14 PM
ghosthunter, which cameras are working good for you?
Thanks

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Title: Re: Home security
Post by: bigdave on May 12, 2021, 10:56:05 AM: I had the same experience with a security company here in Spokane. $40 dollar trip fee........ their office is 3 miles from my house. I told them to pound sand and asked them if they wanted to pick up their equipment from the porch or should I just throw it in the trash? So many other options available now days.
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: JJJ on May 12, 2021, 11:35:41 AM: I bought Wyze cameras... They are for indoor use, but you can purchase a cover for them and use them outdoors. They are relatively cheap, and the app for your phone is free. It records video, has a microphone, etc. You can also look at live video on your phone when you are away. I got all of my stuff online, but I have seen them at home depot as well. As a backup, I have 2 large dogs, a gate, and a hardened chain with lock.... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: BD1 on May 12, 2021, 01:28:47 PM: I use Arlo for outside cameras and RING for inside and doors and windows :tup:
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: ellensburgpo on May 12, 2021, 01:53:41 PM: I have a combination of simpli safe for some stuff and Arlo for the rest. Both are super easy and much cheaper ways then a company installing.
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: Thehowler on May 12, 2021, 02:46:20 PM: Thanks everybody for your time responding!
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: jeffro on May 12, 2021, 05:20:05 PM: My Doberman seems to work pretty well
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: Mudman on May 12, 2021, 05:23:30 PM: Old school... Our dog will eat ya and might weigh more than a thief as well. Also other covert measures in place. A good sign helps too, like one involving owners use of firearms maybe?? I feel a good relationship and "lookout" agreement with neighbors is HUGE as well.
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: Igor on May 12, 2021, 05:33:50 PM: Quote from: jeffro on May 12, 2021, 05:20:05 PM
My Doberman seems to work pretty well

Makes me think of the "Jesus is watching you" story...............
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: huntingfool7 on June 05, 2021, 05:18:34 AM: Contact alarmsystemstore.com for monitoring. They're good and they are the cheapest around.
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 05, 2021, 08:26:08 AM: Blink, Arlo, Ring.

Put up a couple $50 blinks and had good luck - 2 way conversation over them is nice. Like the Arlo light and siren features.

Did Arlo doorbell for consistancy.
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on June 05, 2021, 08:33:59 AM: My son has blink and likes it. The USB doesn’t work well according to him and the reviews, so I’ll be paying the $100 a year for the pics/video storage, and upload to phone when I install my cameras.

The nice thing about blink is no hard wire anything, works on WiFi, and batteries which lets you mount the cameras in a lot more places.
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: Brushbuster on June 05, 2021, 08:51:26 AM: I picked up a couple of WYZE cam V3 from Amazon for about $35 each this week. The new ones are for indoor-outdoor use. I set one up in the garage looking through the window in the door down the driveway. Here is what I saw the next morning!!! :yike: I'll be getting more!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Home security
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on June 05, 2021, 11:10:11 AM: Quote from: fishngamereaper on May 11, 2021, 05:08:20 PM
Monitor your own house.

Security companies are going to be a thing of the past. Most Le agencies won't go to alarms anymore.

I have a multi camera Arlo system that I can live stream and is also motion activated. Records as well.
Way better than a standard alarm system.

:yeah:
I have a Simplisafe system just as a way to wake me up if someone is *censored* enough to break in while we’re home. I don’t pay the monthly fee because it’s worthless. Alarms can be left pending for hours when departments are busy.