ADT vs Guardian Alarm home security systems

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Homeowners desiring an extra level of protection should consider installing an alarm system and hiring a security company to provide monitoring services. Two of the most recognized names in home security are Guardian and ADT, both of which provide residential services.

ADT offers five different packages for residential customers. SafeWatch QuickConnect has a installation cost of about $299 and a monitoring fee around $42.99. This package includes the following:

• One wireless motion detector.
• One yard sign.
• Six window decals.
• One power supply with battery backup.
• Two wireless window and door sensors.
• Burglary monitoring.
• One additional voice speaker station.
• One Smart Voice device.

SafeWatch Pro RF has an installation cost that is twice as much as QuickConnect and a total monitoring fee about $35.99. In addition to the burglary monitoring and devices included in the QuickConnect package, it also comes with a wireless keychain remote and standard touchpad.

The Essentials Plus package costs around $349 to install and has a monitoring fee averaging $35.99. This package includes the following:

• Burglary monitoring.
• One touchpad.
• One power supply with battery backup.
• One hardwired motion detector.
• Two hardwired window and door sensors.
• Six window decals.
• One ADT yard sign.
• One Smart Voice device.

The Critical Conditions and Family packages have additional features. The Critical Conditions package includes not only burglary monitoring, but also fire safety monitoring and the option of receiving a temperature, carbon monoxide or flood detector.

In addition to the touchpad, motion detector, door and window sensors, Smart Voice device, window decals, yard sign and power supply, the Conditions package includes a hardwired smoke detector too. The installation cost for the Critical Conditions package is close to $400, and the total monitoring fee is around $38.99.

The Family package is the most expensive, with an installation cost averaging $549 and with the monitoring fee running at about $46.99. This package includes everything in the Critical Conditions package, but it also comes with cellular backup to use in the event a home is without telephone service.

Guardian Alarm also offers five different home security packages. The company does not publish individual package prices, but monthly monitoring costs range from $29.95 to $55.95. The Basic package includes the following:

• Standard equipment.
• Fire and emergency monitoring.
• Window decals.
• A yard sign.
• Theft protection guarantee.
• Relocation guarantee.
• Installation guarantee.

The Essential package includes everything in the Basic package, but adds remote management options, digital cellular communication, computer and smartphone notifications, optional live security cameras, optional motion-sensing security cameras, and smash-and-crash protection. The latter allows signals to reach the monitoring center even if the panel is destroyed by a burglar. This package includes a lifetime warranty.

The Plus package has the same features as the Essential package, but it has secure weather alerts and Guardian VoiceLink. The weather alert feature transmits emergency messages from the National Weather Service to the security panel. VoiceLink allows users to talk to a monitoring center operator from anywhere in the room, which can be a lifesaving feature during a medical emergency or burglary.

The Premium and emPower packages have all the features of the Plus package, but they include some additional features. The Premium package has tracking capabilities so that the security system receives alerts even when the system is not armed. The emPower package features emPower lights, locks and thermostats, which allow users to manage their temperature and light settings remotely.

Installing an alarm system protects your family and enhances the security of your home. No matter which monitoring service you choose, it is important to read home security system reviews before choosing a package. It is also important to find a contractor who knows how to install home security alarm systems.

The Reply! service can help you find a qualified contractor in your area. Use this service to compare ADT and Guardian home security prices and choose the best package for your family.