Very happy with Central Security. Eric is the consumate professional. He didn't try to oversell us…read moreon unnecessary equipment and went out of his way to make sure we understood everything about the new system and how it worked. HIs honesty and integrity stood out from ADT, which lied to me and wasted hours of my time telling me I could get a digital landline at no charge from my internet provider, which was not true. Central does not need a phone line of any kind and I can arm or disarm my system from a key fob. Easy! Of course we tripped the alarm accidentally the first few days and they called right away to make sure we were ok. Great service at a great price. Very happy with Central Security.

I moved recently and needed to re activate a security system for which my new home was wired for,…read moreso after reading a lot of reviews and websites, I went with Central Security and was glad I did. Eric set me up exactly how I needed and took the time to go over everything as this was my first security system after living in high rises for the past 18 years. Just as important, Eric made me feel comfortable to get in touch with any further questions in the future. From observing him work, he's the type of guy to get details right and ensure a proper install and service. The pricing is very competitive and I like how Central Security is upfront on the cost without the need for a long term contract (just a 90 day cancel which is reasonable). I like doing business with straightforward companies and people, recommended!

Also got a call after a burglary was reported to the police. I was struck that the caller used the…read moreterm "victim" and "victimized" in his opening--I immediately corrected him, and he was evidently working from a script, because he just plowed on with his pitch. My impression is that this may be their mode of marketing, but I find it intrusive, offensive and predatory. I suggested they join the Austin Independent Business Alliance, and the caller replied that they advertise on KXAN. I bought a system from Dyezz, a local business who belong to the AIBA, and support local businesses. I shall elaborate my objections to the marketing strategy. If someone walked up to you and said, "Gee, that suit looks awful--I'm a tailor and I can fix it." How would you feel? Would you want to do business with them? If you had just had a major automobile accident, and a safe driving instruction school called and said, "Gee, sounds like your really need our services," would you react positively to that approach? The insensitivity of the caller and his hard sell approach didn't appeal to me. I think it would be far better to send a letter or a brochure through the mail, rather than calling.

I was contacted after a burglary in my neighborhood. I was shocked to learn it was only a block…read moreaway. This was a wake up call, we have irreplaceable valuables. After researching, Allied was the best deal. Free instillation and free service calls. The instillation was that week, the team was very nice and professional. They understood how concerned I was about any alarm testing frightening my dog. They were very understanding and warned me before any tests. They ran into a few issues because they were installing over a previous owners alarm, but were in and out quickly. A few weeks later, there were some alerts on my screen , I called in and they had an electrician out the same day to fix the problem. My favorite part about Allied is I can controll my thermostat and lights right from my phone with a free application, alarm.com. I love being able to turn my lights on and off when I am on vacation or turning down the thermostat on the way home so it is cooled off when I get in! I would highly suggest Allied, very satisfied with their service.

Their customer service is the worst! I had no problems whatsoever when it was FrontPoint but as…read moresoon as it changed to Alert360 things went down the hill. FrontPoint always provided the panel's battery replacement and new sensors for free, forget about it with Alert360. Whenever I tried to contact them to get assistance or to talk to a representative it took me about 30 minutes to be able to find a phone number to call them. Once I had them on the phone their assistance was of no help, some of the agents were even curt and didn't see to care about my issue. For financial reasons I had to cancel the service, last thing I remembered I was told with FrontPoint that there were no contracts and could cancel at any time without problems. Well, since moving to Alert360 it seems that one is under a contract since you have to give them 30 days notice to cancel or else you will be charged. Since I cancelled at the beginning of September they charged me for the month, ok that's fine, but I gave them my notification before October and guess what?! They went ahead and charged me for the month with no service! Ha! I called them twice to get the charge refunded (the woman that answered was pretty rude by the way), last agent I spoke to told me the refund should've been made right away on my first call! He said the refund would be posted in my back account within 5-7 days...it's already half month and no amount has been refunded so I had to dispute the charge which is still in process. Please don't trust this people and their business practices, they will screw you up any chance they get and you won't see a penny if you are asking for money back! **UPDATE: I received a call from one their representatives on October 29 telling me they had sent me a check on October 16 and I should get it shortly. Well, it is now November 7 and I still haven't received any check yet. I submitted a review at the ConsumerAffairs website and the BBB. My bank is also disputing and investigating this issue. I still don't recommend them and wouldn't go back to them even if their service was free... **UPDATE (11/22/24): The company called me to tell me that the check they had sent went back to them due to them missing to write down the apartment number (you would think they have the complete address since they're a security systems company! The irony!), fine, I gave the correct address and the agent says they'll resent the check. Next day, I received another call saying they couldn't send the check since they don't have the complete address! This company is just joking with me at this point! What type of training is the staff getting? They don't know how to write down notes in one's file??? It's ridiculous, a joke and a waste of time! My bank still dealing with the dispute (about two months ongoing now!) which they shouldn't have to...shm. I have updated every single complaint I put out there about this company (Google, Yahoo, BBB, Consumer Affairs, Yelp, etc.) so people will realize the kind of business this is and to PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY AND FIND SOMETHING BETTER!

My installer, Pete King, was wonderful! He set our system up exactly the way we wanted it, was…read moreextremely patient with our questions and made absolute certain that we were well informed & comfortable before leaving. Although he was very efficient with his time, we never felt rushed....and believe me, we asked A LOT of questions! We're so excited that we finally have a security system that addressed all of our concerns and needs.

It was a pleasure working with Sentinel. Keyan gave good advice on where to place security cameras…read moreto meet my specific needs (including keeping to a budget - he suggested less than I originally thought I needed). The installation itself went smoothly and he helped set up all the software I needed to access the cameras on my computer and mobile device. He also followed up afterwards to see if I had any additional questions. I would definitely recommend Sentinel to others.

We were very pleased with our experience with Sentinel Surveillance. They were extremely…read moreprofessional and showed outstanding customer service. When we wanted to make changes, we were taken care of with no extra charge. They also have a great product that we can access from my mobile device. We highly recommend them!

Really great experience (from start to finish) working with this family-owned company! When I say…read morefamily-owned, I mean that Mary, her husband, and their son will come to your house to install your new system. That level of family-owned. First and foremost, Mary has fantastic communication. When I initially sent my quote request, she responded quickly and thoroughly. Throughout the process, I had multiple questions (new to this), and she took the time to carefully reply to each question via email. This level of responsiveness is super important to me especially when it's a field I'm not knowledgeable in. There are a lot of moving parts when alarming a house and it was important that I understood exactly what we were getting. Her team did a great job installing our new security system. Everyone was very nice and professional. They took the time to explain everything and asked our input (regarding placement, etc.) whenever necessary. Mary carefully went through everything in the app to get me set up and familiar with the interface. They were also very respectful of our home -- offering to either remove shoes or put on their own shoe covers (we're a shoe-free household with small children so this is important to us). I also really appreciated how customizable everything was. There are so many different options that are offered with the security system (including a lot of automation like locking doors and controlling lights, etc. that we weren't actually interested in). If you're a newbie like me, I'll break down the basic security options. It helps to have some understanding of what's available before you get started. I was a little overwhelmed but Mary was helpful in answering my questions. Anyway, you've got a keypad that controls your alarm system (arm/disarm). You can do that via app (even if not home) or key fob. Then you've got your various sensors. Obviously, the door open sensors are a must. They'll trigger the alarm if someone opens the door (when armed) and is unable to enter the proper disarm code. Then you've got the option of installing window open sensors. There are also glass break sensors (generally, one per small room or two for large rooms) that will notify you if a glass break is detected (or if house is armed, set off the alarm). Finally, you've got motion sensors (these are automatically turned off when you arm your system in stay mode versus away). Assuming you'll wire the doors, you need to decide if you want glass breaks and if so, whether they will cover full home or just most vulnerable areas; if you want window sensors and if so, on all or some windows (might depend on your window type and vulnerability to window being manually opened and whether glass breaks might be sufficient); and whether you want motion sensors and which areas you want them to cover. I'd recommend doing some preliminary research/planning on how these tools might fit your home and what coverage is necessary versus overkill. It depends on your layout, etc. Next, you've got cameras. They offer WiFi-based cameras (operated through alarm.com) and standard wired cameras. Video doorbells too. We replaced our Ring with their doorbell cam to centralize our camera controls. You can have everything controlled through the alarm.com app for convenience. The app is great -- very user-friendly. Anyway, there are a lot of other options available as well that I didn't even delve into. Thought I'd share the basics to get you started. Don't hesitate to use this company! They offer free in-person consultations and fantastic service -- professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. Oh and their rates seem reasonable and competitive. Very pleased with this experience as well as our new alarm system! BIG THANK YOU!

We contacted Security Consultant Pros about purchasing cameras for our property as well as several…read moreother companies. We chose Security Consultant Pros because we felt really comfortable dealing with a smaller family owned company. They were extremely knowledgeable, professional and a very quick install. They walked us through how to operate and use the system and made sure we were comfortable with everything before they finished. We contacted them later about an issue we had with the system and they immediately helped us over the phone on what we needed to do to correct the problem. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience and we know that they are only a phone call away for any help that we may need. Thank you Security Consultant Pros for a job well done.

Technology has changed a lot, and fast, and the alarm/surveillance/security industry is no…read moreexception. Our original pub became a Dyezz customer in 2013 and they have kept us abreast of the latest innovations at our second location since it opened in 2017. We recently completed a significant camera and alarm system update and the results are splendid. The security cameras are much sharper, have great infra-red response at night, and now zoom, remote access is fast and simple, and alarm monitoring and notifications are safe, secure and reliable. A recent service call (rare) was dispatched and handled quickly and the technician took time to explain all possible causes for an error condition and what he had done to ensure it was resolved. We remain happy customers after more than 10 years, and are happy to recommend Dyezz to anyone who needs alarm or surveillance/security services.

Westley Mayhew is the absolute best! He came to our place and was extremely helpful with breaking…read moredown and explaining our security system. We just moved in and had no idea how to use it, and he was so thorough, attentive, and provided great options for us to consider. Big thank you, Westley!

Request for service are unreliable. It's simply too difficult to get them to respond. I do not…read morerecommend especially post purchase.

I don't post often, but I have to say that I had a great experience with Builder Systems Group. I…read morecontacted BSG to purchase speakers and have them installed, as well as for calibration of my new receiver. Christopher Hall assisted me with the purchase and setting up the delivery, installation and calibration. Chris did a great job. Chris was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accessible. The price was right, and there were no hidden costs. The sales experience exceeded my expectations. Tim Cruz was my installer. Tim was fantastic. He went above and beyond to get my system set up exactly as I wanted it. I had lots of questions and Tim addressed all my needs and more. The experience with Tim also exceeded my expectations. Most transactions these days are pretty unremarkable, but not this one. My experience with BSG was outstanding. I highly recommend them and will absolutely use their services again in the future.

DT Security's Danny and his installer Angel are excellent. We'd been with ADT/Brinks for 37 years…read more Our current system had been hard wired into the home we built in 2002. Its notices went out on a landline via Spectrum. Spectrum was out so much lately, (actually constantly), our system kept notifying that it'd lost communication waking us every morning between 3 and 5 am. We did not know dropped communication was the error. ADT did not know what the error code was. We attempted to resolve the issue over a 2-3 week period with ADT, including a 45 troubleshooting time after pushing ADT's AI to get a human tech. The tech could not even find what our error code meant. He could not resolve the issue, but wanted to install a new system with all new equipment. A second ADT tech the next day had me show a pic of our control panel and she immediately looked up the error code and it was dropped communication. She too wanted to take everything out of our system and start over. The estimates for two ADT sources were off by several hundred dollars. I was told the less expensive one was not correct even though it had a price guarantee until August 28. I was fed up. I went to AI. It said pull the AC plug on the system, it tends to hang on to error cords. Thank you! That stopped the beeps. We went through one more episode with corporate ADT and ended more frustrated. I looked for top home security system installers in the Bastrop area and DT Security (Round Rock) was on top in Yelp. I called and instantly reached Danny. He took us through their whole process, including taking advantage of the well installed original sensors. We reviewed Danny's contract. Our system would still use ADT (DT Security is a licensed ADT installer). The very next afternoon DT Security's installer Angel, upgraded our system to cellular, attached all the trip circuits we had, added new equipment when necessary and was done in 3.35 hours with everything working perfectly. Angel first met with my wife Chris and I, explaining everything in detail he was going to do. He was very considerate of our time and kept us informed through out the install. This morning I had a question and sent Danny an email. He called me within an hour and walked me through something I'd missed. So no 30 minute holds on the phone, no AI to negotiate with, no being passed from tech to tech, just good solid "local" services. After dealing with ADT for weeks, this was certainly a breath of fresh air and excellent service. This was a strong reminder to deal locally.

DT Security provided exceptional customer service, offering clear and detailed explanations…read morethroughout the installation process. Danny and Angel were incredibly helpful from the start to the end, making the installation a breeze. I couldn't be more pleased and secure in my new home thanks to their expertise.