I just moved into a new house in Atlanta, GA and want to get a security system installed in my house. I don’t want to get a land line if I can help it, so I’d like to get one that is capable of wireless monitoring. I’d also like to pay less than the per month that so many companies advertise, but I don’t want to pay a ton to have it installed, either. And researching this is driving me crazy because no one will just give me a straight answer on what their systems cost to install and monitor! They all want to send out a "representative" (aka, salesperson) to "evaluate my home security needs" (aka, pressure me to sign a contract and spend lots of money). I know what I need, I just want to find out who can provide it and for how much! I cannot take time off work to wait for some stranger to come walk through my house and tell me what I need. Does anyone know of a security company serving Atlanta that offers good service at reasonable prices without playing games?

I purchased some X10 equipment (home security, from X10.com) while in the States, to use here in Austria, Europe.

Most of the equipment is wireless, but the "Console for DW7000 Security System" is 120v, 60 Hz, 6 watts.

1) Will X10 equipment designed for 120v, 60Hz environment work in a 230 v, 50 Hz environment, with a transformer?

2) I have a Step Down Coverter (model LLD50U, mfr?) that says: "Output: 110/120V AC 60Hz for Electric Products up to 50 Watts, to be used with all fax machines Panasonic, Toshiba, Canon, Sharp." Is that an appropriate transformer for my needs?

Thank you!

A guy came over my house offering a home security with no set up fee and equipment for free. Said that it would be free because they would use my house as an advertising home.

I’d like to set up video surveilance and use an old pc as a server for the equipment. If possible I’d also like to have the information uploaded somewhere online at certain intervals (since if the surveilance equipment is found and stolen it’s of no use)

Also looking for other nice security measures such as motion lights, dog, etc…

Suggestions for equipment and lighting and anything else not mentioned is appreciated.

The property will be surrounded by bamboo, an electric fence with a charger used for cattle since I’m on a farm.

I plan on having all the doors on the house open outwards so it’s harder to kick them in.

Doors will have deadbolt locks.

Anyone have experience with setting up their own home security?

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First, the outwards opening door doesn’t have to have hinge pins that can be knocked out. They make doors/frames specifially for this and the purpose is it makes it harder to kick the door in. As far as live feed goes, I don’t need live feed. I just want all the Video/Audio to be uploaded to an online server so that the files are still there for me to view if the surveilance in my house is stolen.

A Home security party for neighbors & friends to demo state of the art security systems to protect their homes & families and their business’s as well, I bring cctv equipment security demo units explain the benefits of a security system and i supply the refreshments and the host gets a prize

Hi!
I am a small female student who lives alone. I am terrified to go to sleep at night. I decided to contact ADT and have them come look at my home to set up a security system. They quoted me ,245 install plus /month. I can’t afford this! I am researching security systems and see you can purchase them much cheaper, however I don’t know what to look for.

This is what I need:
20 wireless door/window sensors
1 window protector (non sliding/opening)
3 motion sensors
1 control panel
1 remote key

The house I live in has a lot of windows, I’m looking to protect all of the windows during the day, however activate the motion sensors at night as well- as the window protectors only work if the door is being slid open!

I would really appreciate all advice. I can afford the monthly fee however the start up cost is not affordable for me.

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I am also wanting it to connect to a home security carrier (ie ADT) for police monitoring. We have had break ins in my neighborhood and I want to be sure if something should happen it goes to the police!

I am considering getting brinks for my home security. I sit reliable? What equipment should I get?

I had a sales rep offer me free installation and equipment. He said there was no upfront cost, only paying the monthly payment. I was quoted a month plus tax which comes to about a month. I live in a townhome and was told I would be able to get at least 10% off my personal property insurance because of the home security. Does this sound like a good deal? How’s the quality of Firstline compared to ADT or Brinks? Are they reliable. I’m located in Minnesota and seem not to have a local office. Should I be worried if something were to happen with no technicans to come fix it asap?

Thank you my family has been a victim of a robbery when we were not home during the day . We are allready getting a dog and now we need the security. I dont want a system that someone else monitors if its monitored I want to be the one that is notified of a intrusion not a home security company.Any info on this would be great .

If you were offered free equipment, free installation and no activation charge on a home security would you sign a contract to pay 44.99 a month for 60 months?

A Home security party for neighbors & friends to demo state of the art security systems to protect their homes & families and their business's as well, I bring cctv equipment security demo units explain the benefits of a security system and i supply the refreshments and the host gets a prize