Home security

The Happy Squirrel · 08-08-2007, 01:26 AM

Anyone have or use a home security system? some guys from Honeywell, Security first cam around today. had a bit of a "promotion". Just curisous if they are worth the money. Getting free equipemnt, installation , nad activation. Cost about $1/per day. Just looking for input. Thanks

renovation · 08-08-2007, 01:45 AM

thats a good price .but look into the fine print . and whats it's including as a base install . also what type of equipment .then go online and do some research on the eqipment.

riskykougra · 08-08-2007, 08:03 AM

I have home security but my alarms are furry and cuddly to us. No one else would dare come in with three very verbal dogs letting you know they are just waiting for you to try and open that door.

DarkFury · 08-08-2007, 10:43 AM

One question I would ask... "Does the equipment become mine at the end of the contract term or does it become 'rental'"?

If it becomes yours permanently, then yeah... it's an ok deal. (You can use that as a selling point ... "built in Security system", if you should ever sell your house.)

As far as the price, about $30 per month is the general going rate. One thing though... are they gonna tack on another $5 to $10 for the "maintenance plan"? ADT does this with me, and so far I've never even utilized it in the 10 years I've had the home. The 2 times I've needed something like that were when the siren battery died and even then they wanted to charge me like $25 for a trip fee plus the cost of the battery... so I ended up doing it myself.

Also... how many sensors does your "free install" include? Do you get all the motion, door, and windows you need... or are they gonna make you pay extra for sensors above the standard package (usually they'll offer you 2 motion, 2 doors, and possibly a patio door sensor for free... the others are "negotiable").

lindysd · 08-08-2007, 01:19 PM

I got the same offer 3 years ago when I still worked for Honeywell. I was trying to take advantage of the company perks!
They tried to skimp on the sensors. One sensor per door and two motion sensors for the rest of the house.
I thought Honeywell was out of the security system business?

oblongmelon · 08-08-2007, 02:29 PM

I have my fierce dogs that protect my house..they may be friendly as hell if you are familiar to them but be a stranger and you better have balls of iron.

renovation · 08-08-2007, 04:04 PM

at my house its not the dog you have to worry about . its the 2 attack cats

Daedalus · 08-08-2007, 04:32 PM

I don't have a service, but I have visible cameras around the property. People don't hardly ever seem to notice them though. The cameras feed a recorder that is customizeable with motion sensing capabilities. It is quirky, but I still like it. It's not what you're looking for. If I'm away and someone breaks in and steals the recorder I'm SOL. If I'm home asleep and someone breaks in there's no alarm (though the recorder does have that option). Still, it is pretty cool. The recorder feeds one of my 2 monitors, and when I hear the motion sensor go off I can switch over to the RCA inputs and see all 4 cameras at once. I haven't caught any high crimes or anything, but I've caught 2 different kids on different days breaking bottles in the street in front of my house. What is it with these punks nowadays? In both cases I chased after them, gave them a good tongue lashing and made them come back. I then retrieved a broom and dust pan from my shed and made them clean it up. Both punks tried to lie about it, but I know better because I saw them.

The Happy Squirrel · 08-09-2007, 09:18 AM

Two Motion Sensors, Three Door Sensors. No Matainence Fee First 90 Days Then 25 Per Trip Equipment Is Mine To Keep

Kevster · 08-11-2007, 06:36 PM

I've got motion-activated lights and wired/wireless video cameras in certain areas now. The reason for that is my car was broken into overnight a couple weeks ago but they didn't take it damnit - I'd be happy to be rid of my wife's oil-burning everything rattles 80k miles Saturn.

After the lights and stuff, it's the Mossberg 500, Remington 11/87, Ruger 10/22 and mini-14.

Oh, and did I mention the attack wienerdog that sounds like something 10x its size? Most people get nervous when they knock on the door and hear my wienerdog's loud, low bark.

DarkFury · 08-11-2007, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevster

Oh, and did I mention the attack wienerdog that sounds like something 10x its size? Most people get nervous when they knock on the door and hear my wienerdog's loud, low bark.

Heh...

Always wantin' to whip out your weiner on someone .... eh Kev?

utcpal · 08-13-2007, 11:08 AM

thanks for the info guys.. maybe useful, if I buy home in this overpriced market in SD

Kevster · 08-13-2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFury

Heh...

Always wantin' to whip out your weiner on someone .... eh Kev?

DF - If you had a 2' long wiener, wouldn't you want to whip it out any chance you get?

DarkFury · 08-13-2007, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevster

DF - If you had a 2' long wiener, wouldn't you want to whip it out any chance you get?

"Excuse me while I whip this out...."

"That ma'am... is a fine specimen of Alabama Blacksnake...."

"Oh no... me so horny, me love you long time."

Maarchk · 08-13-2007, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daedalus

but I've caught 2 different kids on different days breaking bottles in the street in front of my house. What is it with these punks nowadays? In both cases I chased after them, gave them a good tongue lashing and made them come back. I then retrieved a broom and dust pan from my shed and made them clean it up. Both punks tried to lie about it, but I know better because I saw them.

I said i was sorry! geez, why you gotta keep bringing it up...

08-08-2007, 01:26 AM	#1
The Happy Squirrel Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: the castle beyond the goblin city Posts: 2,913	Home security Anyone have or use a home security system? some guys from Honeywell, Security first cam around today. had a bit of a "promotion". Just curisous if they are worth the money. Getting free equipemnt, installation , nad activation. Cost about $1/per day. Just looking for input. Thanks __________________ Lion face / lemon face!

08-08-2007, 01:45 AM	#2
renovation Admiral Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail Posts: 5,029	thats a good price .but look into the fine print . and whats it's including as a base install . also what type of equipment .then go online and do some research on the eqipment. __________________ You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail

08-08-2007, 08:03 AM	#3
riskykougra Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Too close to the North Pole. Posts: 562	I have home security but my alarms are furry and cuddly to us. No one else would dare come in with three very verbal dogs letting you know they are just waiting for you to try and open that door. __________________ I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

08-08-2007, 10:43 AM	#4
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,997	One question I would ask... "Does the equipment become mine at the end of the contract term or does it become 'rental'"? If it becomes yours permanently, then yeah... it's an ok deal. (You can use that as a selling point ... "built in Security system", if you should ever sell your house.) As far as the price, about $30 per month is the general going rate. One thing though... are they gonna tack on another $5 to $10 for the "maintenance plan"? ADT does this with me, and so far I've never even utilized it in the 10 years I've had the home. The 2 times I've needed something like that were when the siren battery died and even then they wanted to charge me like $25 for a trip fee plus the cost of the battery... so I ended up doing it myself. Also... how many sensors does your "free install" include? Do you get all the motion, door, and windows you need... or are they gonna make you pay extra for sensors above the standard package (usually they'll offer you 2 motion, 2 doors, and possibly a patio door sensor for free... the others are "negotiable"). __________________ DarkFury's Pimptopia - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game! Home of the Original OG Pimp (accept NO imitations)

08-08-2007, 01:19 PM	#5
lindysd Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 121	I got the same offer 3 years ago when I still worked for Honeywell. I was trying to take advantage of the company perks! They tried to skimp on the sensors. One sensor per door and two motion sensors for the rest of the house. I thought Honeywell was out of the security system business? __________________

08-08-2007, 02:29 PM	#6
oblongmelon Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In a nutshell Posts: 9,678	I have my fierce dogs that protect my house..they may be friendly as hell if you are familiar to them but be a stranger and you better have balls of iron.

08-08-2007, 04:04 PM	#7
renovation Admiral Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail Posts: 5,029	at my house its not the dog you have to worry about . its the 2 attack cats

08-08-2007, 04:32 PM	#8
Daedalus Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 824	I don't have a service, but I have visible cameras around the property. People don't hardly ever seem to notice them though. The cameras feed a recorder that is customizeable with motion sensing capabilities. It is quirky, but I still like it. It's not what you're looking for. If I'm away and someone breaks in and steals the recorder I'm SOL. If I'm home asleep and someone breaks in there's no alarm (though the recorder does have that option). Still, it is pretty cool. The recorder feeds one of my 2 monitors, and when I hear the motion sensor go off I can switch over to the RCA inputs and see all 4 cameras at once. I haven't caught any high crimes or anything, but I've caught 2 different kids on different days breaking bottles in the street in front of my house. What is it with these punks nowadays? In both cases I chased after them, gave them a good tongue lashing and made them come back. I then retrieved a broom and dust pan from my shed and made them clean it up. Both punks tried to lie about it, but I know better because I saw them.

08-09-2007, 09:18 AM	#9
The Happy Squirrel Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: the castle beyond the goblin city Posts: 2,913	Two Motion Sensors, Three Door Sensors. No Matainence Fee First 90 Days Then 25 Per Trip Equipment Is Mine To Keep

08-11-2007, 06:36 PM	#10
Kevster Admiral Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,124	I've got motion-activated lights and wired/wireless video cameras in certain areas now. The reason for that is my car was broken into overnight a couple weeks ago but they didn't take it damnit - I'd be happy to be rid of my wife's oil-burning everything rattles 80k miles Saturn. After the lights and stuff, it's the Mossberg 500, Remington 11/87, Ruger 10/22 and mini-14. Oh, and did I mention the attack wienerdog that sounds like something 10x its size? Most people get nervous when they knock on the door and hear my wienerdog's loud, low bark. __________________ I think over again My small adventures, my fears. The small ones that seemed so big, For all the vital things I had to get and to reach. And yet there is only one great thing, the only thing: To live to see the great day that dawns, And the light that fills the world. -old Inuit song Last edited by Kevster : 08-11-2007 at 06:39 PM.

08-13-2007, 11:08 AM	#12
utcpal Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 654	thanks for the info guys.. maybe useful, if I buy home in this overpriced market in SD

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