Re: Newbie questions on alarms

["Just Looking" <Spam@xxxxxxxxxx>]

http://www.alarm.com/
It's user friendly.

"Mike W." <wiz561@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi!
>
> I am interested in installing a home alarm system, but like anybody, I
> am uncertain on which company to go with and what to get.  Many web
> sites I've seen seem a little shady, and the company web sites are not
> user friendly at all.  IE: GE, Honeywell.
>
> The one that seems user friendly is the Smarthome SecureLinc alarm,
> though I've read some negative things.  It looks like the majority of
> people go with GE or Honeywell.  Here are my requirements.
>
> 1) I have two dogs, so I believe a PIR/motion sensor is out of the
> question for the house.
> 2) I have a detached garage that I need monitored.  PIR, window
> sensors, and/or a BMS for the overhead doors and service door is
> possible.
> 3) Two keyfobs to arm/disarm the system.
> 4) I prefer to hardwire the system.  I like the convenience and easy-
> setup of the wireless system, but I'm a little leery about the battery
> life, false positives, and interference.
> 5) Prefer to connect it to my LAN for external monitoring.  I like the
> idea of being able to receive email if the alarm goes off, and
> utilizing a camera to see if I should call the police or not.
> 6) Money isn't an issue.  I like installing things myself and would
> like to do it myself.  I have some experience in the security field
> and feel confident that I can do this on my own.
> 7) I have 9 windows and two doors on the house.  I have 1 door, 2
> overhead doors, and one (rather large) window in the garage.  I have a
> 1st floor and basement, and I'm able to access the attic in the house.
>
> As I mentioned, I checked out the SecureLinc one and it seems to meet
> all my requirements, but just want to know if there's something else
> out there I should be going with...and where to purchase it.  I prefer
> to also purchase it locally, but don't know where in the Chicago area.
> (South side).
>
> Thanks for the help!
> Mike