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SimpliSafe Home Security

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SimpliSafe Home Security

4.77(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

You’d pay a fortune to keep your family safe, but you shouldn’t pay a penny more than $14.99! Most alarms systems seem like a bargain---UNTIL you look at the cost of signing a long-term alarm contract for $30, $40, sometimes even $50/month. Protect your home and your wallet with a SimpliSafe home security system. Our alarm monitoring costs just $14.99/month, and we’ll never lock you into a contract, so you are free to cancel with us anytime. Each year that you protect your family with SimpliSafe, you’ll save up to $420...that’s why the nation’s leading financial expert, Dave Ramsey, recommends SimpliSafe to all his listeners. Try SimpliSafe today! You have nothing to lose---we are so sure you’ll be happy with your alarm that we offer you a three year product warranty and a 60 Day No-Questions-Asked Full Refund Guarantee

"They are fine. Their price is very good and the hardware is holding up very well."

Sidney J on March 2022

You’d pay a fortune to keep your family safe, but you shouldn’t pay a penny more than $14.99! Most alarms systems seem like a bargain---UNTIL you look at the cost of signing a long-term alarm contract for $30, $40, sometimes even $50/month. Protect your home and your wallet with a SimpliSafe home security system. Our alarm monitoring costs just $14.99/month, and we’ll never lock you into a contract, so you are free to cancel with us anytime. Each year that you protect your family with SimpliSafe, you’ll save up to $420...that’s why the nation’s leading financial expert, Dave Ramsey, recommends SimpliSafe to all his listeners. Try SimpliSafe today! You have nothing to lose---we are so sure you’ll be happy with your alarm that we offer you a three year product warranty and a 60 Day No-Questions-Asked Full Refund Guarantee

"They are fine. Their price is very good and the hardware is holding up very well."

Sidney J on March 2022


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Livewatch Security

4.79(
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Livewatch Security

4.79(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

LiveWatch Security, a DIY home security provider offering smartphone-enabled alarm systems and home automation, has revolutionized home security in America with its Plug & Protect® technology. Plug & Protect gives customers control of their alarm systems, surveillance cameras, and home appliances via an easily installable wireless control panel. Also featuring the patented ASAPer® (As Soon As Possible Emergency Response) service, LiveWatch’s affordable alarm monitoring plans guarantee emergency response times that are up to 90 percent faster than the competition. Founded in 2002 by a former paramedic and staffed by 200 home security experts, LiveWatch is headquartered in Evanston, IL and serves customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico .

"I was on the market for a security system and this one seemed easy enough to install.......went through the process and some of the window sensors were not working. I called Customer Support who was very friendly and we went through the entire process again...this time other window sensors did not work. This went on for a week or so...then the door senors stopped working....than the motion sensor stopped working...at no time in over a month did I have a fully operational security system. As I was about to return the system I was told they have "new" sensors and they just realized they received a bad batch and are working with another company.....Gave it a try....and same issue returned....some sensors worked....some didn't. I finally returned the system and stopped getting emails.....only to find that they were still billing my credit card even after I returned the equipment. Very nice people and very understanding.....unfortunately their product is not up to par. While we do have a large home, it's an open concept and the sensors that weren't working were no more than 15ft away from the base. The previous owners of my house had a wireless system with no issues at all.....I'm going to be using that company going forward."

Ralph D on May 2018

LiveWatch Security, a DIY home security provider offering smartphone-enabled alarm systems and home automation, has revolutionized home security in America with its Plug & Protect® technology. Plug & Protect gives customers control of their alarm systems, surveillance cameras, and home appliances via an easily installable wireless control panel. Also featuring the patented ASAPer® (As Soon As Possible Emergency Response) service, LiveWatch’s affordable alarm monitoring plans guarantee emergency response times that are up to 90 percent faster than the competition. Founded in 2002 by a former paramedic and staffed by 200 home security experts, LiveWatch is headquartered in Evanston, IL and serves customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico .

"I was on the market for a security system and this one seemed easy enough to install.......went through the process and some of the window sensors were not working. I called Customer Support who was very friendly and we went through the entire process again...this time other window sensors did not work. This went on for a week or so...then the door senors stopped working....than the motion sensor stopped working...at no time in over a month did I have a fully operational security system. As I was about to return the system I was told they have "new" sensors and they just realized they received a bad batch and are working with another company.....Gave it a try....and same issue returned....some sensors worked....some didn't. I finally returned the system and stopped getting emails.....only to find that they were still billing my credit card even after I returned the equipment. Very nice people and very understanding.....unfortunately their product is not up to par. While we do have a large home, it's an open concept and the sensors that weren't working were no more than 15ft away from the base. The previous owners of my house had a wireless system with no issues at all.....I'm going to be using that company going forward."

Ralph D on May 2018


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Link Interactive

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Link Interactive

4.86(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Link Home Security is a Mountain Alarm company and has been in business since 1952. We're 5-Star rated with Alarm.com--the highest rating possible! Our 5-Diamond-rated central station has redundant locations so you'll never be without service. Our 2Gig (cellular) and Z-Wave products are the highest quality on the market. Everything we sell is backed by a 30-day money back guarantee. Our customer support is unparalleled in the industry!

"Glad it's easy for some with no experience and I could save money along the way."

Jared C on September 2021

Link Home Security is a Mountain Alarm company and has been in business since 1952. We're 5-Star rated with Alarm.com--the highest rating possible! Our 5-Diamond-rated central station has redundant locations so you'll never be without service. Our 2Gig (cellular) and Z-Wave products are the highest quality on the market. Everything we sell is backed by a 30-day money back guarantee. Our customer support is unparalleled in the industry!

"Glad it's easy for some with no experience and I could save money along the way."

Jared C on September 2021


Uxari powered by Vitex

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Uxari powered by Vitex

4.86(
45
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

With Uxari, you and your home are connected, automatically. You choose what to connect (devices) and we do the connecting (wireless services plan). Plus, we do it for as little as $99 down with monthly payments as low as $34.99. At Uxari, you will talk to a real person when you have a question, 7 days a week. So go ahead, start enjoying your new life style, knowing answers to all your questions are only a call or an e-mail away. And the best part is all of our services come with a 30-day, risk-free trial. We believe in not only finding exactly the right plan for you, but making sure you’re completely satisfied with it, too.

"The Smart Home features they installed, such as thermostat and door locks, etc. do not always work. For example, the Honeywell thermostat can no longer be operated from our phones and is difficult to install. Remote door locks are also unpredictable."

William B on November 2019

With Uxari, you and your home are connected, automatically. You choose what to connect (devices) and we do the connecting (wireless services plan). Plus, we do it for as little as $99 down with monthly payments as low as $34.99. At Uxari, you will talk to a real person when you have a question, 7 days a week. So go ahead, start enjoying your new life style, knowing answers to all your questions are only a call or an e-mail away. And the best part is all of our services come with a 30-day, risk-free trial. We believe in not only finding exactly the right plan for you, but making sure you’re completely satisfied with it, too.

"The Smart Home features they installed, such as thermostat and door locks, etc. do not always work. For example, the Honeywell thermostat can no longer be operated from our phones and is difficult to install. Remote door locks are also unpredictable."

William B on November 2019


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HelloTech: Tech Support To Your Door

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HelloTech: Tech Support To Your Door

4.56(
380
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Customers say: Super punctual
2014 years of experience

Have no fear, HelloTech is here. We can send a tech to your door to help with your computer, home theater, TV mounting, and general device needs. In many cases, we can solve your issues remotely for much less, simply by connecting to your computer.

"They have excellent service"

Heidi G on January 2022

Have no fear, HelloTech is here. We can send a tech to your door to help with your computer, home theater, TV mounting, and general device needs. In many cases, we can solve your issues remotely for much less, simply by connecting to your computer.

"They have excellent service"

Heidi G on January 2022


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GuardMe Security

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GuardMe Security

4.44(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1997 years of experience

When we opened our doors in 1997, we had one goal in mind: to design custom integrated home security systems based entirely on the vision and needs of each of our clients. To that end, we decided we would provide the best security equipment available, offer the best possible customer service to our clients, and make security systems accessible and affordable to families and business owners. We’re proud to say that this driving philosophy remains the same – over 38,000 customers later. We continue to listen carefully to each of our customers before designing an integrated security system to meet their needs. At GuardMe Security, we take pride in our dedicated staff of trained professionals who serve as the foundation for our company. Each member of our staff does whatever it takes to exceed our customers’ expectations and deliver the highest quality products, installation, and service. Additional DBA - Guard Me Inc. Additional phone number - (732) 583-8445.

"They installed a camera and security system for me. The security system mostly works- though there'd been some weirdness here and there, but they are very slow at responding to help with system configuration issues. The install also took ~2x the time it should have due to poor planning on their part. The real issue are the cameras - poorly, incorrectly installed, and a sloppy job at that. I made my displeasure known - they are useless when it rains or snows - and they refuse to do anything about it. Add to that a 2x markup on end-of-life equipment, and I'm out. I'll end up replacing them myself and redoing the install job when the weather gets nicer. Long story short: when my monitoring agreement is up, I will move my business to another (DMP) integrator."

David T on March 2019

When we opened our doors in 1997, we had one goal in mind: to design custom integrated home security systems based entirely on the vision and needs of each of our clients. To that end, we decided we would provide the best security equipment available, offer the best possible customer service to our clients, and make security systems accessible and affordable to families and business owners. We’re proud to say that this driving philosophy remains the same – over 38,000 customers later. We continue to listen carefully to each of our customers before designing an integrated security system to meet their needs. At GuardMe Security, we take pride in our dedicated staff of trained professionals who serve as the foundation for our company. Each member of our staff does whatever it takes to exceed our customers’ expectations and deliver the highest quality products, installation, and service. Additional DBA - Guard Me Inc. Additional phone number - (732) 583-8445.

"They installed a camera and security system for me. The security system mostly works- though there'd been some weirdness here and there, but they are very slow at responding to help with system configuration issues. The install also took ~2x the time it should have due to poor planning on their part. The real issue are the cameras - poorly, incorrectly installed, and a sloppy job at that. I made my displeasure known - they are useless when it rains or snows - and they refuse to do anything about it. Add to that a 2x markup on end-of-life equipment, and I'm out. I'll end up replacing them myself and redoing the install job when the weather gets nicer. Long story short: when my monitoring agreement is up, I will move my business to another (DMP) integrator."

David T on March 2019


Alarm.com

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Alarm.com

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Alarm.com is a technology company focused on developing innovative cloud services for the connected home. We invented the first interactive security solution over a decade ago and today we power the largest and most widely used connected home platform. The Alarm.com platform combines innovative communication devices, reliable and proven cloud services, top rated mobile apps, a broad ecosystem of connected devices and a network of best-in-class professional dealers offering a comprehensive solution. Our proven expertise, exceptional solutions and experience delivering reliable, secure cloud services sets us apart as a trusted connected home provider.

Alarm.com is a technology company focused on developing innovative cloud services for the connected home. We invented the first interactive security solution over a decade ago and today we power the largest and most widely used connected home platform. The Alarm.com platform combines innovative communication devices, reliable and proven cloud services, top rated mobile apps, a broad ecosystem of connected devices and a network of best-in-class professional dealers offering a comprehensive solution. Our proven expertise, exceptional solutions and experience delivering reliable, secure cloud services sets us apart as a trusted connected home provider.


Protection By Design, Inc.

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Protection By Design, Inc.

4.38(
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Customers say: True professional
1990 years of experience

Protection By Design was founded in 1990 to offer the areas best in Home Security and Home Entertainment Systems. We will help you determine your own unique needs and take full advantage of todays technology. Whether it's security with alarm monitoring, audio systems that play throughout the house, the latest in home theater products, or a whole house automation system...we make it a reality. Now more than ever, you need an expert to guide you through the technical world. Protection By Design is that guide, installing, optimizing, maintaining, and updating the technology that helps run your life. No matter how big or small your needs, we have the know how and commitment to help fit your home to your lifestyle. We will treat your home like we would our own. We do not use subcontractors and each member of our staff is certified by the Department of Criminal Justice. Our staff is dedicated to customer satisfaction as our service department is available 24/7.

"I asked Protection and Audio/Video by Design to supply a quote to include an LG TV catalog number OLED65C7P along with the best receiver and surround sound speakers to complete the system. They recommended the Yamaha RX-V683BL receiver and an Episode series ES300 speaker system. I accepted and a date was set to install. Big Mistake! When the installers showed up, the TV they delivered was an older model than the one ordered. I called the salesman and he said that he could not get the model specified and that I would never know the difference between the old model and new model once it was installed. I told him that was not acceptable and that I would provide the TV specified. I purchased the correct model TV from a local retailer to be installed the same day. This year the Yamaha receiver went into safe mode. I took the receiver to a Yamaha service center along with the Episode speakers for testing. I picked up the receiver and was informed that the receiver was fine but that the Episode speakers did not meet the specifications recommended for use with the RX-V683BL receiver. Yamaha specifies 8 ohms speakers for use with RX-V683BL. The Episode speakers recommended and supplied are rated 6 ohms by Episode. I decided to replace the speakers with a system that met the Yamaha required specifications for use with the RX-V683BL. To do this, the front left and right speaker wires needed to be moved from the center of the mantel piece to the left and right edges. I hired Protection and Audio/Video by Design to move the wires. It took three visits and the tech manager was able to get the wiring straight on the third visit. Before he left, he told me to make sure that the speaker system I installed was rated 8 ohms, as that is what the Yamaha receiver required. Once paired with the right components the Yamaha receiver and new speaker’s system sounds great. If you want it done right, do it yourself."

Chuck G on June 2019

Protection By Design was founded in 1990 to offer the areas best in Home Security and Home Entertainment Systems. We will help you determine your own unique needs and take full advantage of todays technology. Whether it's security with alarm monitoring, audio systems that play throughout the house, the latest in home theater products, or a whole house automation system...we make it a reality. Now more than ever, you need an expert to guide you through the technical world. Protection By Design is that guide, installing, optimizing, maintaining, and updating the technology that helps run your life. No matter how big or small your needs, we have the know how and commitment to help fit your home to your lifestyle. We will treat your home like we would our own. We do not use subcontractors and each member of our staff is certified by the Department of Criminal Justice. Our staff is dedicated to customer satisfaction as our service department is available 24/7.

"I asked Protection and Audio/Video by Design to supply a quote to include an LG TV catalog number OLED65C7P along with the best receiver and surround sound speakers to complete the system. They recommended the Yamaha RX-V683BL receiver and an Episode series ES300 speaker system. I accepted and a date was set to install. Big Mistake! When the installers showed up, the TV they delivered was an older model than the one ordered. I called the salesman and he said that he could not get the model specified and that I would never know the difference between the old model and new model once it was installed. I told him that was not acceptable and that I would provide the TV specified. I purchased the correct model TV from a local retailer to be installed the same day. This year the Yamaha receiver went into safe mode. I took the receiver to a Yamaha service center along with the Episode speakers for testing. I picked up the receiver and was informed that the receiver was fine but that the Episode speakers did not meet the specifications recommended for use with the RX-V683BL receiver. Yamaha specifies 8 ohms speakers for use with RX-V683BL. The Episode speakers recommended and supplied are rated 6 ohms by Episode. I decided to replace the speakers with a system that met the Yamaha required specifications for use with the RX-V683BL. To do this, the front left and right speaker wires needed to be moved from the center of the mantel piece to the left and right edges. I hired Protection and Audio/Video by Design to move the wires. It took three visits and the tech manager was able to get the wiring straight on the third visit. Before he left, he told me to make sure that the speaker system I installed was rated 8 ohms, as that is what the Yamaha receiver required. Once paired with the right components the Yamaha receiver and new speaker’s system sounds great. If you want it done right, do it yourself."

Chuck G on June 2019


Home Theater Concepts

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Home Theater Concepts

4.67(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Home Theater Concepts has been offering the highest quality in audio/visual entertainment since 2004. We are devoted to providing the highest quality,value and service by offering one-on-one consultations for each individual homeowner. Because each home is unique, we create a custom designed system to achieve the perfect at-home entertainment experience for you and your family. Our dependable team of professional installers provides the finest quality of services available throughout the Williamsburg, Richmond and Virginia Beach areas. From the Living Room to the Bonus Room to the Home Theater Room, we are here for all your audio/visual needs. Big or small we are happy to exceed your expectations. Invite us over for a free consultation and see what a difference true, personalized service can really make or come visit us at our new Showroom located at the corner of Rt 199 and Jamestown Rd.

Home Theater Concepts has been offering the highest quality in audio/visual entertainment since 2004. We are devoted to providing the highest quality,value and service by offering one-on-one consultations for each individual homeowner. Because each home is unique, we create a custom designed system to achieve the perfect at-home entertainment experience for you and your family. Our dependable team of professional installers provides the finest quality of services available throughout the Williamsburg, Richmond and Virginia Beach areas. From the Living Room to the Bonus Room to the Home Theater Room, we are here for all your audio/visual needs. Big or small we are happy to exceed your expectations. Invite us over for a free consultation and see what a difference true, personalized service can really make or come visit us at our new Showroom located at the corner of Rt 199 and Jamestown Rd.


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MFC Electric

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MFC Electric

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Established in 2013 MFC Electric is build on the integrity of our professional services provided to our clients. Offering Residential and Commercial services we strive to leave lasting impressions.

"They are very good, helpful and did everything. I'm satisfied."

Olivia . on November 2022

Established in 2013 MFC Electric is build on the integrity of our professional services provided to our clients. Offering Residential and Commercial services we strive to leave lasting impressions.

"They are very good, helpful and did everything. I'm satisfied."

Olivia . on November 2022

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Home Automation questions, answered by experts

Smart switches require a neutral wire for correct installation. Neutral wires aren't typically present in a single-pole switch configuration, so this project can be a tricky one for average DIYers. In most cases, you should hire an electrician to run a new circuit or adapt your existing wiring to include a neutral connection to accommodate a smart switch. 

This is the topic of much debate, though there is no “better,” as it depends on personal preferences. Some of the components of a wireless system keep working when the power goes out, as they are battery-powered. On the other hand, a wireless system typically connects to your modem and router. Wired systems use landlines to communicate, which never go out on their own unless they’re physically cut.

Yes, you can install a home security system in an old house. In fact, you can install a security system in any home. Some wiring may need to be added, but most home security systems do not require a lot of additional wiring. Wireless security systems can easily be installed with minimal additional wiring, if any at all. Most wireless security systems can be monitored and controlled from your smartphone, and the cameras and sensors operate on batteries.

Improves water efficiency, reduces oversight, and enhances landscape health.

Yes, many services offer motorized or remote-controlled shutter options for convenience.

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