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Protection 1 Long Island

Smart Home System Install or Service, Alarm or Security System Installation, Alarm or Security System Repair,

About us

Protection 1, a repeat Angie’s List Super Service Award recipient, is the nation’s largest full service security provider, protecting residential, business, national account and integrated system customers at millions of locations across the U.S. With its headquarters in Chicago, IL, Protection 1 operates 70+ local offices with more than 2,500 employees for immediate assistance to our 1.6 million customers. Celebrating 25+ years of service excellence, Protection 1 has a proud history of focusing on its customers. This is reflected in our A+ BBB Rating, 10+ Year BBB Accreditation, 95.6% Customer Satisfaction Rating and being rated the #1 in Security and Home Automation by SDM Magazine. Other ways we stand out include our professional installation, same day service, 24/7 live customer service by phone/chat/email(no more automated phone attendants or extended wait periods) and a network of multiple company-owned monitoring centers providing nationwide redundant security coverage and peace of mind. As an additional measure of security, each Protection 1 employee undergoes a 14-agency background check so you’ll always know you’re in good hands. As a privately held company we serve the broadest spectrum of residential and commercial clients, including household brand named national accounts in the retail, banking, manufacturing and high-security markets. We maintain a full-time licensing and compliance staff, which maintains thousands of state and local licenses to ensure nothing but the best customer experience. Call our security experts today and receive up to a 20% discount on your homeowners insurance with a professionally monitored security system from Protection 1, the better choice. Call now.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
37 years of experience

Services we offer

CCTV & remote video, Professional installation, burglary alarms, business intrusion monitoring, carbon monoxide, card access control, dedicated cellular monitoring, digital cellular backup, extended warranty, fire detection & video surveillance, flood, heat detection & sump pump high water alarm., identity theft protection, low temperature, maintenance program, smart phone apps, smoke & fire, web & mobile-based controls, wireless home security monitoring

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.618 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
11%
3
6%
2
0%
1
6%
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews
Ina C.
Jun 2012
1.0
$1,600
Overcharged for all service done. Sold us unnecessary serviceCharged us to cancel after being steady paying customers for 24 months.

Sarah A.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
I have had no problems with them.  I have nobody else to compare them.  Their price was good.  I was comfortable paying their price.  I will continue to use their service.

Susan Y.
Dec 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are very good, they are very responsive when we have problems. They're customer service is great too. If there are any issues with our system they always call to follow up.

Joan B.
Aug 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
The technician arrived during the time they said he would and did his work in a professional manner. We are now using them for our central station and so far no complaints.

Mike W.
Oct 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Excellent service, on time installation, great advice on locating equipment neat and clean installation.

SHERRY K.
Aug 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
We definitely feel safe with this alarm company. We like that they have central station monitoring with the fire department and police department. They are very good to come out if we need something adjusted. This is a very good and responsive alarm business.

RAY C.
Mar 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$34
I HAVEN'T HAD TO DEAL WITH THEM SINCE THEY INSTALLED IT BECAUSE WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS. THEY WERE INFORMATIVE WHEN THEY DID INSTALL IT AND MADE SURE I KNEW HOW IT WOULD WORK. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO OTHER PEOPLE.

MAUREEN P.
Mar 2006
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
THEY ARE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND RESPOND PROMPTLY WHEN CALLED. THE MONTHLY FEES ARE REASONABLE. THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY.

CARRIE W.
Feb 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
I REALLY ADMIRE THIS COMPANY FOR KEEPING MY HOUSE AND MY FAMILY SAFE. THE WORKERS ARE ALWAYS ON TIME AND VERY EFFICIENT. WHEN THE ALARM GOES OFF THEY RESPOND IMMEDIATELY. MY ALARM IS WORKING EVEN BETTER NOW.

Homeowner
Feb 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
I THINK THIS IS THE BEST COMPANY IN NEW YORK. THE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED NEATLY AND SECURE. THEY RESPOND QUICKLY WHEN THE SYSTEM GOES OFF. I FEEL SAFE KNOWING I HAVE PROTECTION ONE.

Homeowner
Feb 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
I HAVE USED THIS SERVICE FOR THE PAST THIRTY YEARS AND AM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS COMPANY. THEY COME OUT WHEN NEEDED, ENSURE THAT ALL MY BATTERIES ARE CHANGED, AND THAT THE SYSTEM IS WORKING CORRECTLY.

MICHELLE G.
Jan 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
PROTECTION ONE DID A GOOD JOB. THEY CAME OUT RIGHT AWAY AND GOT THE PROBLEM FIXED IN NO TIME. THEY WERE PROFESSIONAL AND INFORMATIVE WITH ANY QUESTIONS I HAD.

Homeowner
Jan 2006
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL. HE TOOK HIS TIME TO EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT TYPE OF SERVICE I WOULD BE GETTING AND WHAT THE PRICE WOULD BE MONTHLY.

ED V.
Jan 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30
THEY DO A GOOD JOB ANYTIME. I HAD AN ALARM GO OFF AND THEY SENT SOMEONE OUT RIGHT AWAY OR CALL TO CHECK ON IT. THE STAFF IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM FOR HOME MONITORING.

Homeowner
Jan 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
I HAVE BEEN USING THIS COMPANY FOR ABOUT EIGHT YEARS AND THEY ARE THE BEST. THEY RESPOND QUICKLY TO THE ALARM SYSTEM. WHEN I CALL, THEY SEND SOMEONE OUT THE SAME DAY OR THE NEXT DAY. I FEEL SAFE KNOWING I HAVE PROTECTION ONE.

Homeowner
Jan 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35
THEY DO AN EXCELLENT JOB OF MONITORING MY HOME ANYTIME THAT I'VE HAD ALARM GO OFF IN MY HOME THEY CALL RIGHT AWAY OR SEND SOMEONE TO CHECK IT OUT. THE STAFF IS VERY FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL.

DEBRA M.
Jan 2006
3.0
$480
THEY ARE AN OKAY COMPANY. THEY DO NOT DO ANYTHING SPECTACULAR, AND THEY DO NOT DO ANYTHING WRONG. THEY JUST DO THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM THEY HAVE TO TO KEEP MY BUSINESS.

CHARLOTTE M.
Dec 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
THEY ARE VERY GOOD. THE SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT. THEY WERE THERE ON TIME. WHEN THE ALARM GOES OFF, BEFORE THE ALARM IS TURNED OFF, THEY ARE PRACTICALLY ON THE PHONE.

Licensing

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FAQ

Protection 1 Long Island is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Protection 1 Long Island accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Protection 1 Long Island offers free project estimates.

No, Protection 1 Long Island does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Protection 1 Long Island does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Protection 1 Long Island offers emergency services.

No, Protection 1 Long Island does not offer warranties.