I have scanned the internet about each of these three brands, comparing components, pricing, and service contracts; each of these providers list their offerings, and Protect America comes up as the best. I have searched for reviews from Consumer Reports, but I have come up dry. The various sites refer to the generic words, “consumer reviews”, as well as “Consumer Digest”. What is your insight on any of these three servces ? Can anyone find me reviews from Consumer Reports, as well?
Answer:
Well, you pose some good questions, so let’s start with the basics. In fist place, ADT has purchased Brink’s (actually it had been renamed to Broadview), so no luck on that one. As for Protect America, they are not really GE – they are just one of many companies selling GE equipment. There are plenty others, so shop hard – and you are right, the reviews will tell you who the good ones are. Here are some good links for you to check out on one particular company:
http://www.bbb.org/central-texas/business-reviews/burglar-alarm-systems-dealers-monitoring-and-service/protect-america-in-round-rock-tx-44024
http://search.complaints.com/search?btnG=Search%2BComplaints.com&output=xml_no_dtd&sort=date%253AD%253AL%253Ad1&client=complaints&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&proxystylesheet=complaints&site=complaints&q=protect+america&x=56&y=11
http://www.ripoffreport.com/Search/protect-america.aspx
You can easily change the search to any company on these sites. As for the specific reviews, they pretty much speak for themselves.
A couple of important tips on alarm systems:
1) Make sure you go cellular for monitoring – no phone line required, and none to cut.
2) Look for interactive services, like remote arming, email & text notifications, video, apps, etc. – the good companies have them, and they should cost a ton.
3) Go for the wireless sensors. They work, and you can install them easily yourself. Allows you to add on later, or even move the whole system with you.
4) Add fire monitoring – should be no extra charge on the monthly.
Good luck!
See if there are any complaints about the above by going to http://complaintsboard.com and http://ripoffreport.com
Well, you pose some good questions, so let’s start with the basics. In fist place, ADT has purchased Brink’s (actually it had been renamed to Broadview), so no luck on that one. As for Protect America, they are not really GE – they are just one of many companies selling GE equipment. There are plenty others, so shop hard – and you are right, the reviews will tell you who the good ones are. Here are some good links for you to check out on one particular company:
http://www.bbb.org/central-texas/business-reviews/burglar-alarm-systems-dealers-monitoring-and-service/protect-america-in-round-rock-tx-44024
http://search.complaints.com/search?btnG=Search%2BComplaints.com&output=xml_no_dtd&sort=date%253AD%253AL%253Ad1&client=complaints&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&proxystylesheet=complaints&site=complaints&q=protect+america&x=56&y=11
http://www.ripoffreport.com/Search/protect-america.aspx
You can easily change the search to any company on these sites. As for the specific reviews, they pretty much speak for themselves.
A couple of important tips on alarm systems:
1) Make sure you go cellular for monitoring – no phone line required, and none to cut.
2) Look for interactive services, like remote arming, email & text notifications, video, apps, etc. – the good companies have them, and they should cost a ton.
3) Go for the wireless sensors. They work, and you can install them easily yourself. Allows you to add on later, or even move the whole system with you.
4) Add fire monitoring – should be no extra charge on the monthly.
Good luck!