itGeeks 187 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I have a family member that just lost her husband so she is living a lone and asked me for advice on a security system that only has a local siren with no monthly fee's for monitoring. I explained to her that a security system that does not have monitoring kind of def the purpose and she said she knows but she does not want fees and only is concerned when she is home. I found a system called Scout Alarm Reviewed by CNET and I was wondering if anybody has used it? It seems to not only sound a local siren but also send notification to your phone. Any other advice for a security system that does not require a monthly monitoring fee is welcome. Thank you in advance... Link to post Share on other sites
schoondoggy 894 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Simple Safe is very affordable at $15 per, if you can talk her into a service: http://simplisafe.com The Almond router has security and a siren and does not require a service: https://www.securifi.com/products You could also build a system around home automation products with no monthly service. You could start with a hub from SmartThings or Insteon and add sensors and siren: http://www.insteon.com/all-products https://shop.smartthings.com/products Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 434 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 All good ideas. Perhaps a few more, abode or Arlo Pro. Arlo being g just cameras but has a very loud siren in the base. Abode is a system I've had my eye on. https://goabode.comSent from my Pixel XL using RESET Forums mobile app. Link to post Share on other sites
ImTheTypeOfGuy 55 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Is she interested in home surveillance at all? I am just starting to look into this for my place (already use Vivint for security but it is a monthly fee) and everyone that I know that does both has told me to never combine the two. Primarily due to monthly costs skyrocket for most systems that are combined but they seem to like having the separate control/viewing as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tree 2 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 The Leviton Omni system can do a complete stand alone system. It can be wired into some sirens in the home, and it looks and acts just like any paid system. The system can also be monitored if she ever got to the point that she did want that. http://www.leviton.com/en/products/security-automation/automation-av-controllers/omni-security-systems 1 Link to post Share on other sites
schoondoggy 894 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Woot.com has the deluxe Simple Safe kit for $299.99 https://tools.woot.com/offers/simplisafe-wireless-home-security-deluxe-pack-21 Link to post Share on other sites
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