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ADT
4.5(
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Surveillance Cameras - Install or RepairAlarm or Security System - InstallAlarm or Security System - Repair+5 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ADT has exceeded my expectations! The system is reliable, the app is easy to use, and the customer service team is always helpful. I appreciate the environmental monitoring features, which go beyond just security. Knowing my home is protected 24/7 is priceless. I highly recommend ADT to anyone looking for a trustworthy security provider."
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58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
AV Camera Solutions
5.0(
23
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Building Automation System - Install or Service - For Business

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We offer over 8 years experience in the Audio/Visual Industry. We've established a solid reputation in security projects for residential and commercial. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Vesta Security Services, LLC
3.3(
29
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Surveillance Cameras - Install or RepairAlarm or Security System - InstallSurveillance Cameras - Install or Repair - For Business+3 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was one of the few security companies willing to do an installation only job. The others wanted to add unneeded things to make it into a bigger job than it was. This company was honest and straightforward and I would recommend them to others."
Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
SEICO, Inc.
3.5(
2
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Surveillance Cameras - Install or Repair - For BusinessAlarm or Security System - Install - For BusinessAlarm or Security System - Monitor - For Business+1 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

SEICO is your complete source for all your security needs. Whether it�s Access Control Systems, indoor and outdoor CCTV surveillance, photo ID, burglar/fire alarm or just alarm monitoring, we have the right product to meet your needs, at an affordable price. SEICO has been protecting commercial, industrial and financial businesses since 1972.\nSEICO is a member of the Prairie Technology Alliance.\n

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Protect Your Home
2.6(
6
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Alarm or Security System - InstallAlarm or Security System - Monitor

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Protect Your Home is a leader in the home security industry, providing safety and peace of mind to more than 1.5 million families nationwide. Since we emerged in 1998, we've grown from a company of few to having over 2,000 high performance team members, three locations in Indianapolis, a sales center in Kentucky, and over 128 field branches across the country—and we're still growing.\n\nFor nearly 20 years, Protect Your Home has partnered with ADT®, the #1 name in home security. Today, with our national reach, we are one of ADT's biggest partners and the only partner to be designated as an Authorized Premier Provider.\n\nOur commitment to serving others combined with our projects, events, and culture contribute to the development of our team professionally, personally, and financially.\n\nIt's our mission. It's who we are. It's our legacy.\n

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Home Security Systems questions, answered by experts

It depends on the type of sensor your home security system uses. If it’s a motion detector, any moving thing could set it off, from a roaming pet to a wind-blown curtain. Contact sensors would be triggered by the window being opened or moved. Also, be aware that any sensors placed too close to your vents could trigger false alarms whenever your heat or air conditioning is running.

When deciding whether a home automation system is right for you, consider the advantages and disadvantages first.

Pros

  • Home automation can help make your home more energy efficient, possibly lowering utility bills.

  • A wide range of automated solutions is available to meet your needs.

  • Centralized and remote control of different home automation systems.

Cons

  • Home automation can be costly.

  • Not all automated systems are compatible with each other.

  • Over-dependence on home automation can be problematic if systems cannot connect to the cloud.

Options include wired or wireless systems with night vision and motion detection.

Security experts recommend deadbolt locks as the most secure option for a house's exterior or entry doors. Deadbolts provide the best security because they can prevent most types of forced entry and are harder to lockpick. Common types include the standard single-cylinder deadbolt, which is often found on front doors. For enhanced security, you can opt for a double-cylinder deadbolt, which requires a key to operate from both the inside and the outside.

Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other security gates are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.

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