Home Security Systems Home Security Systems - Talk of The Villages Florida

Home Security Systems

Closed Thread
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 01-27-2014, 10:52 AM
duffysmom's Avatar
duffysmom duffysmom is offline
Soaring Eagle member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,070
Thanks: 0
Thanked 30 Times in 11 Posts
Default Home Security Systems

We are considering installing a security system. We are familiar with ADT and see that Xfinity now has a home security system. What system do you have and do you recommend it. Thanks
  #2  
Old 01-27-2014, 11:29 AM
dewilson58's Avatar
dewilson58 dewilson58 is offline
Sage
Join Date: May 2013
Location: South of 466a, if you don't like me.......I live in Orlando.
Posts: 12,838
Thanks: 1,013
Thanked 11,035 Times in 4,216 Posts
Default

We used Galaxy Home Solutions in Wildwood.

We like.
  #3  
Old 01-27-2014, 02:13 PM
Wing-nut2 Wing-nut2 is offline
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 295
Thanks: 35
Thanked 177 Times in 39 Posts
Default

We use Suncoast Security

352624-3008
__________________
Jim
USAF Retired

U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service

Senior Firearms Instructor,
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Glynco, GA
  #4  
Old 01-27-2014, 02:29 PM
kittygilchrist's Avatar
kittygilchrist kittygilchrist is offline
Sage
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Gilchrist, from Gainesville
Posts: 5,809
Thanks: 0
Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts
Default

I had Suncoast come by today. I'm impressed with the product and likely to do it.
Joe Pine 352-362-1777. Say Kitty referred you.
  #5  
Old 01-27-2014, 02:30 PM
Lark7's Avatar
Lark7 Lark7 is offline
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 263
Thanks: 10
Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts
Default

We use Frontpoint Security - wireless installation, reliable, and great monitoring;yes, we would recommend.

Last edited by Lark7; 01-27-2014 at 02:32 PM. Reason: verbage
  #6  
Old 01-27-2014, 03:47 PM
romstric romstric is offline
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 8
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

I just put in a wireless system - Fortress Security. I installed it myself in about 2-3 hours. It is not monitored, but if the system is alarmed, it will call up to five phone numbers and you can "listen in" when it calls to see if you hear anyone. When the siren goes off, it is 130 dB - I guarantee nobody will stay in the house when it goes off. What I wanted was, if someone came into my house while I was gone, I wanted a siren to go off to scare them away. This does the trick. A one time $120 and no ongoing monthly cost. The system I got included 5 door or window alarms and two motion detectors. Peace of mind.
  #7  
Old 01-27-2014, 04:22 PM
echo11 echo11 is offline
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: The Villages, fl
Posts: 124
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Looking into simplisafe (simplisafe.com). It is wireless and self installed. There are 3 levels of monitoring. Monitoring does not require a contract. It looks promising. It is probably the one I will install. I have been reading a lot about it. It gets good reviews.
  #8  
Old 01-27-2014, 04:34 PM
jimbo2012's Avatar
jimbo2012 jimbo2012 is offline
Sage
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: LI, NY >Fernandina South
Posts: 7,255
Thanks: 93
Thanked 176 Times in 101 Posts
Arrow

A very simple DIY and anyone can do this one!!!

A wireless unit SecurityMan AirAlarmII D.I.Y. Wireless Home Alarm System Kit, Deluxe
Sold by all major stores, HD $169

info

It does plenty no monthly charges, you can add cameras

The Villages Florida

SecurityMan Air-AlarmIIDL is a wireless LED touch pad security alarm system kit for home and business. It is user-friendly easy to use protecting home/business at a minimum cost of investment. Do-It-Yourself installation and monitoring alarm system without monthly fees is a key benefit for users. The system will alert by phone calls to owner through a series of enlisted phone numbers. The owner can then dial into the host to arm or disarm using the phone’s numeric keypad. Air-AlarmIIDL system can be upgraded by adding up to 60 wireless sensors, sirens, and up to 10 remote controllers.
  #9  
Old 01-27-2014, 05:18 PM
nitehawk nitehawk is offline
Gold member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Newark, NJ - Villages
Posts: 1,193
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

This is one of the safest places i know --- if someone breaks into my home they will probably leave me something -what are they going to take - my couch - my bed - --- if you have nothing they cant take anything
  #10  
Old 01-27-2014, 05:20 PM
DianeM DianeM is offline
Platinum member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,561
Thanks: 1,052
Thanked 847 Times in 255 Posts
Default

I went with ADT with monitoring and am contented.
  #11  
Old 01-27-2014, 05:22 PM
DianeM DianeM is offline
Platinum member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,561
Thanks: 1,052
Thanked 847 Times in 255 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by nitehawk View Post
This is one of the safest places i know --- if someone breaks into my home they will probably leave me something -what are they going to take - my couch - my bed - --- if you have nothing they cant take anything
They can hurt me and my dogs. I'm (and my pups) priceless (at least to me).
  #12  
Old 01-27-2014, 08:40 PM
Cedwards38's Avatar
Cedwards38 Cedwards38 is offline
Platinum member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Village of Sanibel
Posts: 1,784
Thanks: 0
Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts
Default

Another vote for Frontpoint Security. Love the customer service and the equipment.

Total Security, Big Savings | FrontPoint Security
__________________
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
  #13  
Old 02-05-2014, 11:47 AM
WVMtnBoy's Avatar
WVMtnBoy WVMtnBoy is offline
Veteran member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Full Time in the Village of Gilchrist (aka Party Central)
Posts: 896
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

We used Suncoast and are very satisfied. I also like the ability to add smoke/fire protection if you so desire. The service even included an emergency pendant for my elderly mother.
  #14  
Old 02-05-2014, 11:52 AM
TNLAKEPANDA's Avatar
TNLAKEPANDA TNLAKEPANDA is offline
Gold member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: East TN
Posts: 1,438
Thanks: 284
Thanked 275 Times in 118 Posts
Default Security Sys

Quote:
Originally Posted by romstric View Post
I just put in a wireless system - Fortress Security. I installed it myself in about 2-3 hours. It is not monitored, but if the system is alarmed, it will call up to five phone numbers and you can "listen in" when it calls to see if you hear anyone. When the siren goes off, it is 130 dB - I guarantee nobody will stay in the house when it goes off. What I wanted was, if someone came into my house while I was gone, I wanted a siren to go off to scare them away. This does the trick. A one time $120 and no ongoing monthly cost. The system I got included 5 door or window alarms and two motion detectors. Peace of mind.
I think that is what I am going to get and add one or two wireless IP cameras that can be viewed on a cell phone or computer. I ordered the camera today.
  #15  
Old 02-05-2014, 11:54 AM
flusher flusher is offline
Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: village of Sanibel
Posts: 73
Thanks: 5
Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts
Default

I went with FrontPoint, great system
Closed Thread


You are viewing a new design of the TOTV site. Click here to revert to the old version.

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:05 PM.