Home Security in Tough Economic Times

Just a quick post. I wanted to alert you to an article that deals with simple home security solutions. Now, I still think that there is no excuse for not having a monitored home security system installed in your home. The safety it provides and the possible insurance discounts alone make it worth the cost. However, its obviously more important to have some home security than to have none at all. So, here is the article in question. Its got some good tips, so check it out.

Visonic PowerMax Pro

The PowerMax Pro, Visonic's latest version of its reliable PowerMax series is now available at SafeMart.com.  The PowerMax Pro costs $330.00 and is well worth the money.  

Some of the Features:

• Ability to use broadband or GSM, or both at the same time
• Complete X-10 Home Automation control.
• Users can remotely access and control their system via the Internet
• Up to 28 Wireless Zones
• Long life back-up battery
• Event reporting to cell phones, email, Internet page, etc.
• Much, much more.

The PowerMax Pro represents a whole new era in home security and automation.  If you're in the market for a new security system, this should be at the top of your list.

Home Security Forum

Home security forums are a dime a dozen.  Every company, no matter how inexperienced, no matter how junky the products, has a forum.  They do it as a way to generate some traffic, and draw in customers.  And thats fine, but lets be honest.  Home security isn't a joke.  If you need advice, or recommendations, or even troubleshooting help with a problem panel, you need accurate and reliable information.  SafeMart has just that.  Their forum is nicely laid out, moderated by their tech specialists and an overall great place to get information on home security.  If you have a problem, comment, information, whatever on home security, then check out SafeMart's home security forum.

Honeywell 5800PIR-OD

The 5800PIR-OD is Honeywell's new outdoor wireless motion detector.  This is a perfect outdoor motion detector for places that need monitoring but are hard to wire.  The system runs on AA lithium batteries for extended life and has a ton of great features, such as:

• Ability to distinguish between large and small animals to prevent false alarms.
• Tamper protection.
• Full supervision, so it is set-up to detect low battery, case tampering and more.
• Simple and easy mounting.
• Adjustable range of view.

Simply put, the Honeywell 5800PIR-OD is one of the best wireless outdoor motion detectors on the market.  If you have a business and need to protect from copper theft or vandalism, it'll do the job.  If you are a homeowner and need to protect against vandalism or theft in hard to monitor outdoor areas, it'll do the job.  And, for what you get, its affordable.  The 5800PIR-OD costs $279.00.  If you have outdoor valuables that need to be protected, it's well worth the money.

Review: Brinks vs. ADT vs. DIY Home Security

There often seems to be an automatic assumption in favor of the "big guys" like Brinks or ADT. Their name, reputation and the years they've been in the industry create an aura that says "DIY is good, and maybe even great for your money... but let's be honest. Its not nearly as good as ADT or Brinks."

Well, is that true? Let's look a little closer and see.

ADT and Brinks are good at what they do, and they've built huge empires by creating an impressive brand, and by marketing in all major niches. But, at the end of the day, once you cut away the media hype, do they actually offer anything more than can be done, much cheaper by yourself? No.

ADT and Brinks install the same types of home security systems in your homes that you would have if you purchased it yourself. If you get a wireless system, its no doubt a GE system; and hardwired systems will run the gamut of options, all of which are available through a store like SafeMart. The systems are identical in quality and type, with the exception that sometimes wholesale DIY companies have the newer models before the "big guys." And the monitoring isn't any different either (unless you look at the price). ADT, Brinks, SafeMart and others all offer 24 hour, UL listed central station monitoring.

Ok, so now we know that ADT and Brinks don't offer anything extra by way of equipment or monitoring. Let's take a look at cost.

Here is information from a chart on SafeMart's website showing where to find affordable home security.

ADT Costs

Total Out Of Pocket Expenses: $1,572. That's broken down into two things. An initial cost of $349, and a monthly cost of $33.99 for a required contract length of 36 months. Not that cheap at the end of the day.

Brinks Costs

Total Out of Pocket Expenses: $1,200. That's also broken down into two things. An initial cost of $49, and a monthly cost of $31.99 for a required contract length of 36 months. But, that's only upfront. You're still tied into a contract for 36 months. You still pay, over and over and over, for the system.

SafeMart Costs

Total Out of Pocket Expenses: $533. That's assuming the exact same set-up as Brinks and ADT with a 3 year monitoring cost. However-and here's the huge difference-SafeMart doesn't require any monitoring package or contract at all. If you choose to purchase monitoring, you do so on a one, not a three-year basis.

Here's the breakdown: Upfront cost to purchase the system (at which point its yours that you own, not some company) is $209. The monthly monitoring cost is $9 per month. Yes, you did read that correctly. Monthly monitoring cost is only $9.

So, whats your savings when you do it yourself. Going with SafeMart in this case, will save you $1,039 from ADT and will save you $677 from Brinks. That's a huge deal.

Don't waste your money for the same system and contracts that are way too long. Go the route thousands of other smart homeowners have gone, and do it yourself for home security.

GE Security Overstock Items

Attention dealers looking to increase your offering and all of you homeowners looking to increase your security camera system:  There is a huge sale on GE's clearance items for video security right now.  GE Security has too much stock of at least four security camera system items right now.  SafeMart has them; and is selling them for over 50% off of their retail price.  These are being sold much cheaper than even dealer pricing, so if you need them, you should get them soon.  Here they are:

High Resolution 15-inch LCD Monitor for only $347.00.  Retail is normally $749.  Dealer pricing is normally $570.

High Resolution Color Camera - KTC-DG1 for only $73.50.  Retail is normally $199.00.  Dealer pricing is normally $129.00.

1/3" Color Camera, 3-8MM AI Varifocal Lens - KTC-209CV3A for only $97.00.  Retail is normally $249.00.  Dealer pricing is normally $159.00.

21" CRT Security Monitor - MVC-215 for only $247.00.  Retail is normally $499.00.  Dealer pricing is $399.00.

These are on a first come first serve basis and supplies are limited.  Get yours today!

Honeywell Home Security

Honeywell is a household brand name.  From tires to thermostats and even aircraft engines, Honeywell produces many of the most reliable products we use every day, even if we don't realize that they actually make those products.  And while you may be aware that Honeywell is involved in many consumer markets, you may not be aware that they also produce top-of-the-line home security products.

Honeywell Home Security is branded under the name Ademco.  I thought it would be worthwhile for us to mention a few of the products that they offer.  So, without further ado, here we go:

Ademco Vista 20P:  This is Ademco's top hardwired system.  Its a great system, very affordable that offers a great deal of flexibility.  The deluxe complete kit costs under $200.  For a hardwired system, there's nothing better for your money.  And if you buy it from SafeMart, you'll get a free 1 hr.+ DVD installation video.

Ademco Lynx: This is Ademco's wireless security system.  Its a fine system that comes with everything you'd want in a wireless security system.  It also has built in X-10 lighting and appliance control, which is a huge plus.  The Lynx kit will run you just under $200.

5800CO: Ademco's newest life safety product, the 5800CO is a completely wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector.  Since it runs entirely on a battery (which is built to last the life of the CO detector), it can be mounted where CO detectors are supposed to be mounted, above the light switches, but at least 12 inches away from the spot where the ceiling and the wall meet.  This is a huge improvement since most other wireless CO detectors had to be plugged into the wall, and thus were lower than they should have been.  For a limited time, this will cost you $107.00.  After that, the price will increase.

For more information on these and other great Honeywell Home Security products, visit SafeMart.  As always, we guarantee the lowest price and the best service.

Honeywell Announces New Outdoor Motion Detector

Honeywell announced on Feb. 9 that they had released a new outdoor motion detector. According to the press release its a true wireless solution for hard to wire areas that you'd like to cover with a motion detector. Called the 5800PIR-OD, it should revolutionize the world of outdoor motion detectors. Its easy to install, has the ability to distinguish between large and small animals and has two PIR sensors that must both be tripped in order to sound the alarm. It all sounds pretty interesting. I'll do another post in more detail at a later date.

Cellular Monitoring for Video

SafeMart is pleased to announce that our LiveWatch service (wireless cellular monitoring) is now available with video.  Basically, you can monitor and receive updates from your security cameras through your wireless monitoring service.  Stay in touch and in control of your home and your family's safety from anywhere in the world.  Its affordable and easy to use.  Check it out today.

Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector from Honeywell - 5800CO

The 5800CO is the new wireless carbon monoxide detector from Honeywell Ademco.  It uses electrochemical sensors to detect accurate CO levels at a variety of concentrations.  This great new sensor will notify you of the presence of carbon monoxide at lower levels than most other available CO detectors.

It is completely wireless and runs entirely off of a battery.  This is nice because a carbon monoxide detector should be placed above the light switch in your home.  Most CO detectors require AC power and are plugged directly into the wall, below the most intense concentrations of carbon monoxide.  Well, that's great and all, but how often do you have to change the stupid battery?  Well, for normal, constant use, the battery in the 5800Co will last the life of the device itself.

There's a lot to know about carbon monoxide poisoning, your options for detectors, and the benefits of this particular device.  More on that later.  Right now, I just wanted to let you know about the new wireless co detector from Honeywell and tell you that SafeMart is offering it at an incredibly low price: $107.00