Re: Security System and self monitoring

["Travis Jordan" <no.one@xxxxxx>]

Alex wrote:
> I know Brinks and ADT have remote monitoring, but I'd like something I
> can monitor myself without monthly fee's.  Ideally I'd love to have
> something with window and door scensors plus glass break alarms, but
> the perks I'd love to get are something that'll connect to my computer
> and either send a page to me or better yet just call 911 with an
> automatic message asking for help.  All Brinks and ADT do is this,
> isn't it??? Why pay them if a system can be setup to do this for me.

In my community the 911 system will not accept automated calls for
response.  There has to be a person on the other end of the line.  If
you try using an automated system you may get a response, but you will
also get a fine.

The central station monitoring companies use a 'call list', and if they
don't get a response from the number(s) on the call list then they call
the police (or fire, or whatever).

There are self-monitored systems available.  Try Google.