Home Security Systems for Temporary Absences
We are looking for feedback on Home Security Systems while we are away for a couple weeks, up to a couple months. We're new at the retirement RVing and want electronic support (in addition to check-u...
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We use FrontPoint Security. See HERE
They use the GE system. The sensors are wireless stick-on units and very easy to install. They use cellphone data networks - Verizon in our area - to send real time info to the company.
They have a 24 hour backup battery in the control unit in case of power failure. The system sends us an email when the power goes down and another when it comes back on.
We have window open, freeze, motion, and flood sensors. Sensor batteries are good for two to five years depending on which type of sensor.
You can turn the system on and off on line.
If a sensor activates they will call you and ask for your verification word (your choice of word) so they know if you are under duress or not and tell you what is going on. They also call the proper responder - fire, police, or your designated number.
They use the GE system. The sensors are wireless stick-on units and very easy to install. They use cellphone data networks - Verizon in our area - to send real time info to the company.
They have a 24 hour backup battery in the control unit in case of power failure. The system sends us an email when the power goes down and another when it comes back on.
We have window open, freeze, motion, and flood sensors. Sensor batteries are good for two to five years depending on which type of sensor.
You can turn the system on and off on line.
If a sensor activates they will call you and ask for your verification word (your choice of word) so they know if you are under duress or not and tell you what is going on. They also call the proper responder - fire, police, or your designated number.
