Home Security systems? Are they worth the money and which are legit?

[kantonburg]

I live in an apartment now and we have considered a home security system just for peace of mind. What systems are good and what is an average amount for the system and monthly fee?

Thanks

 

[Viper GTS]

Security

Viper GTS

 

[kantonburg]

LOL

nothing like the shuck of a shotgun

 

[Viper GTS]

More specifically

I would love to have one, but I have no use for it.



Viper GTS

 

[Russ]

I have a security system here at the shop. I've never had a B&E, but one of the other businesses in this same building had five in five years. They finally installed a security system about 18 months ago, and haven't had one since.

Russ, NCNE

 

[JohnCU]

I've always wondered how they work. Like, you open a window and the thing goes off. Do they put a sensor in every little place or something?

 

[Russ]

Dismal,

Mine is motion detectors.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Zebo]

<< I have a security system here at the shop. I've never had a B&E, but one of the other businesses in this same building had five in five years. They finally installed a security system about 18 months ago, and haven't had one since.

Russ, NCNE >>



What kind? Radio to police station? Mearly alarm? Which seems to be the best bang for the buck?

NCNE???

 

[Ameesh]

<< More specifically

I would love to have one, but I have no use for it.



Viper GTS >>



you live out in the boonies, what thief in his right mind would go out there in the first place?

 

[kantonburg]

Well first we are getting renters insurance first off. Then the home security is next. We want something basically to fend off want to be theifs. We live in a really nice part of VA Beach but even still it happens. I would like to have one that alerts the fire department of fire if we are out of town or whatnot.

 

[Russ]

<< What kind? Radio to police station? Mearly alarm? >>



Both. Silent alarm that alerts the security company, and a nasty, painful siren that goes off.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Russ]

<< Well first we are getting renters insurance first off. Then the home security is next. >>



If you do that in reverse order, it's likely that you can get a discount on the insurance.

Russ, NCNE

 

[PsychoAndy]

<< NCNE??? >>



no certification no education