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LiveWatch’s piercing, impossible to mute beeps drew complaints from one tester, as did Link Interactive’s inaccurate digital display. Others, like Vivint and ADT, were easier to incorporate
unobtrusively into our daily routines. The majority of home security companies recommend or require you to call when
ordering your service. We recommend this as well, because regardless of whether calling beforehand is required, having an attentive lineup of customer service comes in handy, especially when self installing or encountering difficulty with the system. You can often get a lower price by discussing your quote with a salesperson. Sometimes home security systems require an installation fee, equipment fees, or an activation fee.
Consider setting up a separate computer to store your CCTV video feeds. Although a common DIY home security system records video only when there is movement in the camera’s field of view, that footage needs to be stored in a computer that is kept on at all times. For better reliability, it’s good to have a standalone computer that is dedicated to this purpose. 8. Many DIY security system companies offer free technical support and installation instructions over the phone or online. There are also some that give technical trainings for a price.