Apartment Wireless Alarm Suggestions Please

[CMORE]

Hi,

I'm currently looking into a apartment security solution. Does anyone have
any experience with these wireless systems?

Here are a couple links to some I found on the net. Quite different prices
between these two models. One is quite a bit more expensive than the other
but offers quite a few nice options such as optional x10 remote control of
lights and comes with a keyfob. It has the standard feature of calling
predefined #'s. The other seems pretty decent with the calling feature as an
option. Both have Zone protections. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks
and stay secure.


http://www.smarthome.com/73900.html

http://www.easyhomesecurity.com/ssd8-security-system.htm

 

[Jim Rojas]

I would go with the Simon 3 or the Ademco LynxREN. The Simon 3 is smaller
and looks real nice. The Ademco Lynx is a little larger, but works well.

Jim Rojas

 

[Lou]

I found this site with good info:
http://www.alarm-information-source.com

For DIY / wireless alarm it looks like alarm.com with the Simon 3 is a
good option. It comes with X10 control, wireless back up and control
through the Web. I use vonage phone service and vonage customers get a
good price: www.alarm.com/vonage or www.alarm.com/order.

Only negative is it costs $300-500 for the basic system which is
probably more than some of the lower end diy out there. But if you live
in an apartment it's nice because its wireless/portable and there is no
contract (cancel when you move).

 

[Frank Olson]

I found this site with good info:
http://www.alarm-information-source.com

It's pretty well "slamming" all the big alarmco's though... Not much in
the way of helpful comparison there...

For DIY / wireless alarm it looks like alarm.com with the Simon 3 is a
good option. It comes with X10 control, wireless back up and control
through the Web. I use vonage phone service and vonage customers get a
good price: www.alarm.com/vonage or www.alarm.com/order.

Only negative is it costs $300-500 for the basic system which is
probably more than some of the lower end diy out there. But if you live
in an apartment it's nice because its wireless/portable and there is no
contract (cancel when you move).

Just make sure you read *all* the fine print on any contract they have.
That's good advice for any dealings with an alarmco.

 

[Mark Leuck]

Hi,

I'm currently looking into a apartment security solution. Does anyone have
any experience with these wireless systems?

Here are a couple links to some I found on the net. Quite different prices
between these two models. One is quite a bit more expensive than the other
but offers quite a few nice options such as optional x10 remote control of
lights and comes with a keyfob. It has the standard feature of calling
predefined #'s. The other seems pretty decent with the calling feature as an
option. Both have Zone protections. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks
and stay secure.


http://www.smarthome.com/73900.html
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http://www.easyhomesecurity.com/ssd8-security-system.htm

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