Company Background: AlarmForce operates multiple service locations throughout Canada and several states in the US. The company is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. The company’s website highlights several awards in business and customer service.

Monitoring Services: AlarmForce offers multiple monitoring services including smoke detection, carbon monoxide monitoring, flood sensors, temperature detection, panic alarms, medical emergencies, theft, and phone tampering alerts.

Benefits: AlarmForce provides a full warranty on installation work and replacement parts for as long as the contract is active. Equipment is covered with a lifetime warranty which extends past the monitoring contract. AlarmForce does all of their own work and does not outsource labor or services to other companies.

Technology: AlarmForce offers multiple technologies to improve home security and personal safety. The Home Alarm package features a wireless two-way voice interactive that provides immediate communication during an emergency. The Alarm Plus package offers motion sensors and protection from cut telephone lines. Wireless signals are sent to the monitoring station in the event phones are Continue reading →

Company Background: Devcon Security was started in 2004 by a team of security experts. The company’s headquarters are located in Hollywood FL and has their national operations center in Irving, TX. The company claims to be one of the fastest growing security companies in the country, serving customers as far as 60 miles from branch location centers.

Monitoring Services: Devcon provides residential monitoring services for burglary, fire, carbon monoxide, and vandalism. They also provide medical alert systems for medical emergencies. Video monitoring and text notifications for alerts are also offered.

Benefits: Devocon Security offers residential security systems and monitoring with flat rate pricing. At the time of this review, the company was offering $200 off each of the packages as a special Internet incentive for purchase.

Technology: Devcon offers several security technologies for residential protection. Central monitoring stations allow professionals to monitor your property 24/7 to protect from fire and theft. They also offer alarm notification via phone or text. Video imaging is available to record Continue reading →

Company Background: Honeywell is considered to be one of the pioneers in technology which has formed the residential and commercial security system industry. They are known for creating security systems which are easy to install and user-friendly. They specialize in Internet alarm communication, innovative sensor technology, and long range radio systems.

Monitoring Services: Honeywell manufacturers residential and commercial alarm systems which feature monitoring services for smoke, fire, heat, carbon monoxide, flooding, and temperature detection. They also offer 24/7 monitoring services for theft protection which includes digital video surveillance and security lighting. Central station monitoring services are also available for emergency dispatch alerts.

Benefits Honeywell’s alarm communications also work with VoIP phone services or in homes with no landline telephone services. Monitoring services also work in the event of a power outage. interrupted Internet services, or if electrical lines are cut.

Technology: Honeywell offers multiple technologies for home and business protection. Systems are built for both indoor and outdoor use and there is a wide range of remote service options homeowners can monitor on the go. These remote services can be activated and monitored through smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Their energy management systems which control temperature and lighting features app technology available for iPhones, iPads, iPod touch, Blackberry, and Android platforms.

Cost: Honeywell’s website does not offer pricing listings for their equipment. Customers are referred to Authorized Dealer locations in their state of residence for service, support, and pricing.

Overall Impression: Honeywell offers multiple security systems which cater to residential and commercial customers. Their products range from user-friendly home alarm systems to total home security systems with 24/7 monitoring and protection. The company website is easy to navigate and offers printable PDF brochures full of information on the various products.

Honeywell allows multiple systems of protection in different locations to go on one account. Customers protecting their residence, vacation home, and other locations can do so conveniently. There are various levels of protection available including their GlassBreak Detector which will trigger alarms at the sound of breaking glass but can ignore other common sounds like storms. Honeywell also offers Asset Protection devices which can be affixed to specific valuables like televisions and safes to protect against theft.

Honeywell appears to have a total focus on multiple aspects of residential and commercial security. The First Alert Professional Security system offers a Total Connect service package which allows users to interact with their home when they are not there. Security systems can be controlled via the Internet or cell phone. Text messaging alerts can be received if activity is detected at home such as someone entering the premises or if specific cabinets or doors have been opened, providing parents additional peace of mind when children are on their own.