Re: Is low-priced Internet monitoring reliable?

[blueman <NOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> The gotcha would be if you need service, a company you don't know on the
> internet will not be able to perform an on-site service call. If you're
> unhappy with your current company you should look for an authorized DMP
> dealer in your area, not every alarm co. can service every system out there.
> And remember, regardless of brand, the company that installed it will know
> the most about how they installed it...bottom line your service calls will
> be shorter in the long haul.
>

In my case, I am very familiar with the installation and would have no
problem diagnosing and/or replacing broken sensors. I also have the
RemoteLink software and have no problem reconfiguring zones
etc. (especially with a little help as needed from Usenet friends).

In fact, the reason I discontinued the $200/year charge for warrantee
and inspection service is that I figured that I could fix and maintain
the system for a fraction of that cost.

Finally, while I know everybody hypes the importance of "safety" and
how we shouldn't sacrifice even an iota of personal security by going with a
cheaper service, the reality is that we live in a very safe
neighborhood and having an alarm is just a nice extra protection that
also offers some insurance relief.