We are in the midst of the a full renovation of all mechanicals. The contractor has asked us to make decisions on home security / alarm system since the electrician wants to finish up wiring and then seal up the walls. Can you please provide any recommendations on alarm / security systems? Budget is limited for this element since its been spent elsewhere. Please give us lower cost ideas if you have them, and any recommendations on what not to do are equally helpful. THANKS!


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  1. A wireless alarm system is better. I have just moved from France to Philadelphia and installed very easily my wireless alarm system in my new home. I bought it on http://www.alarmania.fr . May be you can buy something which is similar at a good price.

    Best regards,

    Rico

  2. I’d also add that you are better off getting your smoke detectors installed on the alarm rather than hardwired by the electrician.

  3. As to pricing, I think most sales guys make it up as they go along. You will get widely varying quotes. Get the wiring broken oout separately on the quote and you can pick and choose options like touch screen keypads vs. conventional etc.

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