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Please list home security and alarm monitoring companies that serve Los Angeles? Which is best & why?

Looking for both national and boutique companies.
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ah32207 | 3 years, 3 months ago
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I wanted to share my experiences having recently purchased a home monitoring service – I went with FrontPoint Security Solutions (link attached for reference: http://www.frontpointsecurity.com/specials/slce-1125-StandOutFromCrowd), which is not necessarily a company with the name recognition of Brinks and ADT, but they are licensed to serve most areas of the US, including the Los Angeles area. I liked them for a number of reasons:
1- Low cost cellular monitoring service: For $39.99 per month, I was able to secure a monitoring service that operated entirely via cellular link – meaning that the equipment in my home communicates with a central monitoring station via cellular communications. (This is important, because it means that if a burglar disables your phone line, the monitoring system is still communicating via cellular link.) I get basic monitoring, environment, health, and fire monitoring, as well as interactive services (SMS and email updates) and videocamera services. If I went with ADT or Brinks, I would not get the interactive services – which give me piece of mind when away from home – and I would have to pay hundreds of dollars for the videocamera services. More important, because FrontPoint’s solution is self-installed, I did not have to pay an installation fee, nor did I have to wait for a technician to come to my home to set up the equipment.
2- FrontPoint is a GE Security Authorized Dealer: GE IS in fact the way to go for home security equipment, especially when you have a monitoring service whose staff is well-trained on the equipment, able to provide robust consultative services, and able to support you in keeping the equipment well-maintained. FrontPoint has been recognized by GE – as a GE Security Authorized Dealer – for the volume, broad coverage area, and stellar service that they provide. HUGE plus for me to get an affordable, cellular-based monitoring service with best-in-breed equipment.
I hope this helps your readers – I have had a great experience with FrontPoint. They have given me untold peace of mind, without having to break the bank.

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modctek | 3 years, 3 months ago
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I've used both Brinks and ADT in the Los Angeles Area in two different houses. Our current home is protected by Brinks, which has proven to be reliable for several years now. The installers were quick and tidy, and the phone professionals are always polite and well-spoken. Whenever the alarm is tripped, they call within minutes, and have actually dispatched police to our home when the alarm was tripped while we were away on vacation.

When I called a few months back to cancel our monitoring service, the service representative offered to discount our monthly fee to encourage me to stay. It wasn't just a bait and switch. They actually lowered my monthly fee by a decent percent without any reduction in services.

We switched from ADT on our current home because they wanted an outrageous amount of money to expand our system when we remodeled. Brinks swooped in and upgraded our system at a very reasonable price. Even so, I have to think that ADT would do the same, given a similar situation and today's cut throat market.

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bucknerkirsten | 2 years, 3 months ago
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You can easily find choices in the internet. There are even companies that offer those security equipment like surveillance cams for rent.

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jjones444 | 1 year, 6 months ago Report

I haven't had much experience in the subject because I have only had one security system in my life, and I used ADT. It seems to be a fine system; I haven't had any problems at all so far. Definitely do some research and compare prices, figure out what features are important in the unit for you, etc. http://www.texasskidsteer.com/skidsteersforsale.html

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dattappan | 3 years, 3 months ago
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1. southern security service around 14.95 a month.
2. ADT around 21.00 a month.

ADT is the best!

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