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Offline Thehowler

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Home security
« 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.
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Re: Home security
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Home security
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2021, 05:22:39 PM »
Yep couple hundred dollar cameras hooked to the WiFi and I am covered.
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Re: Home security
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2021, 05:53:14 PM »
ghosthunter, which cameras are working good for you?
Thanks
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Re: Home security
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2021, 06:14:54 PM »
I use Blink cameras and a Ring alarm systen.

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Re: Home security
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: Home security
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: Home security
« Reply #8 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:

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Re: Home security
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2021, 01:28:47 PM »
I use Arlo for outside cameras and RING for inside and doors and windows  :tup:

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Re: Home security
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: Home security
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2021, 02:46:20 PM »
Thanks everybody for your  time responding!
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Re: Home security
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2021, 05:20:05 PM »
My Doberman seems to work pretty well
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Re: Home security
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: Home security
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2021, 05:33:50 PM »
My Doberman seems to work pretty well

Makes me think of the "Jesus is watching you" story...............
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