I have installed 2 Simply Safe systems in our homes. They really are easy to install. If you have any problems, they are quick to help. We have all doors and windows monitored, a glass break detector, motion sensor, smoke detector, and cameras. We pay about $29/month for monitoring, which includes cameras. The upfront cost with cameras can be $1000 depending on how many cameras you install, but well worth the peace of mind.

adt sux

I just had a thought, if you do NOT need immediate notification, you can just get a few "nanny cams" and spread these through the house. These tend to be inexpensive and will provide evidence of the person(s) in the house to police. I have seen these in many different variations, from teddy bears, to clocks, wall plugs, etc.

I have a Ring camera doorbell, cheap internet, and wonderful neighbors, Empty Nest watches home. No problems. And oh yes, insurance, my property insurance covers contents of house. So if anything was taken or damaged etc it’s covered. Peace of mind.

Second that…great company

Same here! They installed our interior security system and the cameras on the outside. We’re great to work with.

Village Alarm - great experience
 

Since my original post, I decided to hire Village Alarm because I wanted a professional system that Is like the ones I have in my Northern homes. Again, it is probably more than I need, but it gives me peace of mind during long absences. And having the system saves me about $200 a year on homeowner’s insurance. I was very satisfied with the service and installation. When I called for an estimate, I spoke directly with Andre the owner. No pressure and very candid about pros and cons. Dave the installer was friendly, very neat and willing to take as much time as I wanted to discuss all aspects of the project. Finally, monitoring is more than half the cost of ADT.

Yes we are very pleased with Village Alarm!