In July of 2019, we moved to Baltimore's Federal Hill area. This was my first experience with inner city living and I truly loved it. One of the necessities of city living, is having some type of security system for your home. I researched several companies and decided upon a highly recommended one, in First Security. First we met the sales representative, Jeremy, who was quite knowledgable about his competition and of course his company. He shared the differences First Security offered and every one of his points of contention were quite valid. I believed his straight forwardness and honest approach and agreed to utilize their services. Now the installation. Larry Conner was their man. This man had so much knowledge about his company, the alarm company they work with and every little detail one could ever ask for. He had the entire system set up in about an hour and completely covered every detail of their system. I was totally able to turn off, or turn on any part of their alarm from anywhere in the world. That was truly a feature we just loved. In early December we returned to our home, to find we had no heat in the upstairs of our home. Since the entire heating system had just been installed, we were totally baffled why this was happening. Was it our alarm installation? Did the installation effect the heating system? We called Larry to discuss the situation. He agreed to come back to the house to check out his installation and to be sure it wasn't caused by him. In an extremely professional manner, Larry explained why it couldn't be caused by the new security installation. He was so concerned that we didn't have heat, he called us at least 4-5 times during the week to see if we found the cause. That was far beyond his job description, but we truly appreciated his concern. We finally discovered by an electrician, that the wiring for our upstairs heating system was done incorrectly and the original gentleman who installed it, came back to repair the problem. Everything ended well, but we were totally taken back by the concern of First Security, We strongly recommend using their services. Totally first class in every way. read more

I have now worked with 1st security for both on my homes. The staff really work hard to make sure that you are totally satisfied with your install, as well as troubleshooting or addressing anything that comes up along the way. For me it's those two things that really stand out. Customer service and "it just works." In terms of customer service, it's hard to do better. The company's response time to questions is very fast. That's pretty much what you want. As for "it just works," the Alarm.Com system and equipment they are a dealer for really gives you peace of mind. It's actually secure. I could not be more pleased to work with and recommend the company. read more

The monitoring is essentially useless. The company will bind you in a 3-year contract. At the end of the contract they wont cancel it. In spite of what they told me two months before upon an inquiry I made. Instead they continued to debit my account. There is no way to stop it from your bank. Be aware of the scam and of their lies. When I cancelled with a form that I have to fill out, there was no acknowledgement. They still debited my bank account. They argued that there was a 3 days cancellation policy; this 3 months after my 3 year contract has ended. I have to yell for them to promise a refund for only 1 month. I am holding my breath. If this goes on, I will take them to court. read more

Absolutely love our security system! Larry was great from the initial appointment and on installation day. He explained everything he was doing and made sure to walk us through how to use our system both from the monitor and from our phone app. We got a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, window and door sensors, plus two outdoor cameras. The video quality is amazing, we get updates anytime the camera senses movement and we can watch from our app. On the second day of having our system I forgot to disarm it when entering the house and it set off the alarm, we got a phone call immediately making sure we were ok... then they even sent us a card! Great customer service. So happy we went with them over the other security systems available. Also, it's pretty affordable. read more

1st Security USA - Security Systems Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Jeremy was a pleasure to work with from the start. Easy to contact through Yelps and through texting, straight forward, and very responsive. We opted for a basic security system and from the start to finish, the process was smooth. We had one hiccup along the way, due to our own fault, and he even took care of that. No regrets. This company does do a credit check for home alarm, so be aware of that. read more

Great company to deal with. Totally customer focused. My wife was not comfortable with me installing our security system myself, so internet based alarm companies were a no go. I contacted our existing company, Vector, Vivant, ADT & 1st Security. I met with all of the reps. Jeremy from 1st Security came to our home right away to conduct a detailed security assessment. He listened to our needs and our concerns with our existing landline based security system (through Vector), and he designed an effective yet practical and affordable set up for our home. Their prices cannot be beat- trust me I did my homework. Larry came to install the new security system and he was also great to deal with. Knowledgeable and patient- he took his time to explain how the system worked and gave us his cell # in case we had any issues. Kudos to 1st Security USA! Great folks doing business the way it should be done- honest and professional. I will be spreading the word read more

I had a security system in place that had transferred ownership to 3 companies in total. I needed service on the system and received poor customer service and outrageous pricing for a small service needed. That inspired me to look elsewhere for a new security system provider. I came across Jeremy and Larry from 1st Security LLC and all I can say, being a person in the service industry, they came through big time. Not only were they punctual and knowledgeable, they were plain old nice !!!! From the quote with Jeremy to the install with Larry, it was a pleasurable experience and one that I would recommend over and over again. read more

The best service hands down. I was out of the country and my property was broken into. I called and had a tech in my property within hours fixing my broken alarm unit and checking all my windkwi and doors for security. Way outside of the scope of his job. I can't recommend them enough. They secure my personal home and rental properties. read more

My experience with 1st Security was about the best you could have with a security company. From the initial walkthrough assessment through to installation and follow up, Larry and team were on point on every occasion. The 3rd party camera installers were also wonderful and Larry showed up in the middle of the installation just to see how things were going and give me a personal tutorial on how to configure and monitor the cameras via mobile app and internet. They were neat and tidy, always being conscious of our carpets and walls. It's an absolutely professional looking job yet the cost was significantly lower than I was quoted from other companies. Our system is also professionally monitored by Dynamark, who were lightning fast in responding to the one false alarm we've had so far (it was our fault and more to come I'm sure, LoL). All in all, every expectation I had was exceeded. I'm looking forward to working with these folks again as we expand our security footprint as new technologies become available. read more

Called them today and spoke with Larry. Very transparent and informative, got an appointment already for Monday. So far so good with customer service and pricing! Will update after my appointment. read more

Upon closing on my new townhome in Alexandria, VA, I was contacted by ADT trying to sell me an alarm system package. They used pressure sales, similar to time-share presentations if you've ever been to one of those, stating if I didn't purchase by 11 pm that night then the deal they were offering would go away. I don't know why businesses use that tactic - a product's offerings should stand on their own without resorting to such bullying. For the next two months, I scoured the internet reading reviews. As this was my first home purchase, I new I didn't want a DIY so I could guarantee the install was done correctly and ensure the safety of my home. 1st Security USA had tremendous reviews, and, their (conducted by Jeremy) in-home presentation was very informative and helpful, without the pressure tactics. The next day, I signed with 1st Security USA and I couldn't be happier with that decision. The ability to remotely turn on and off my alarm from anywhere has been a big help when I've left the house and forgotten to activate. Additionally, I can tell my the few times that I inadvertently opened a door or window with the system activated, the sensor capabilities are top-notch. The third-party monitoring firm, Dynamark, has also provided great support - calling immediately upon activation of alarms and ensuring my family is not in danger. The hand-written notes I receive from them was a nice touch. Many thanks to Jeremy's presentation, Larry's installation, Dynamark's monitoring, and Alarm.com's hardware for making my security system purpose a great one. They are a great team & I look forward to working with them for many years to come. read more

I could not be more impressed - and I know the difference! From the security side, what 1st Security USA offers - in connection with alarm.com is great. Their proprietary system is exactly right for my home security/home automation needs and me. From a service standpoint - my initial call with Jeremy was centered on my needs - scheduled at a time that worked for me - and lacked a cookie-cutter/one size fits all approach. Jeremy heard me. Next came the selection, where again, it was about what my home needed... Then came the install of the devices I selected and that's where I met Larry... a real pro. Larry was efficient, polite, and made my wife and kids feel safe. 1st Security USA is legit! read more

I am in looooveee with my security system!! In these times, it's all about convenience and peace of mind and this is exactly what this security system gives you. I can do literally everything from my phone. I can adjust my thermostat, lock my door, activate/deactivate my alarm plus tons more. To top it off, it's very affordable. The customer service is amazing as well. The technicians explain everything about the system in detail and have you demonstrate back to them how to use the system. The response time with the police is extremely quick (i learned this by accidentally setting off the alarm). I definitely made the right decision in choosing 1st security!!! read more

I got my security system installed by this company earlier this year after doing some in depth research. First off their monitoring company rocks. They are local and when something goes off they call within seconds to make sure everything is ok. I needed a system that allowed home automation so that I didn't have to keep using multiple applications. Their alarm.com solution ties everything in. My blinds are controlled by alarm.com, light switches, even found a way to integrate with my Logitech harmony remote. I saved thousands of dollars vs going with control4 all thanks to 1st Security USA. Oh and thanks Amazon for alarm.com app where I can pull cameras off Amazon Fire. read more

Best in the business. I was an AD&T customer for 3 years and I would never go back to them. I am glad I found Jeremy and the team at 1st Security USA. read more

From initial presentation to the after sales service, I have been very impressed with the fabulous service and attention from the team. They did an awesome job of making me feel secure in my new home. The pricing was the most competitive as well. I am so excited by having a smart house tailored to my needs at a reasonable cost. It also is great to support a leader in the field but also a local MD business. read more

Jeremy was awesome and really went in depth about the system. I did not feel any pressure to sign up for anything and the price he offered me was incredibly reasonable. I ordered the technician to come out in a few days from the initial estimate and he set up everything very quickly. Big name companies like ADT do not even come for an in home estimate! Also if you look at ADT reviews, they are terrible. 1st security is clearly the better choice! The technician also explained everything to me in a very easy to understand manner. The whole process was a breeze and I would recommend 1st security to anyone who is minded about having a top notch security system. I am very pleased with my new system and even recommended him to my family. Thanks 1st Security! read more

I recently had a system installed in my condo. I did a lot of research in order to decide which company to go with since my ADT contract was up. I think initially what I liked about this company was the touch screen keypad (scrolls pictures while the keypad is idle) that was much better looking than my current system. I also got the door locks so that I only have to use a code to get in. I'm paying less than what I paid with ADT and feel like I'm getting a lot more. I've had my system for about a month now and I love it! read more

1st Security USA - Absolutely love it!!! - Security Systems Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Our interaction with 1st Security USA's employees and technology has been great so far. We have a crazy busy schedule and we travel a lot, and the versatile security options that 1st Security USA offers are great and very reasonably priced. It's all very user friendly and reliable. Jeremy helped get us setup with our new system - he was great, very informative and candid. Larry came out and installed everything, and he was a pleasure. I totally recommend 1st Security USA to anyone in the Washington DC metro area. read more

Jeremy was very responsive to the initial phone calls. Scheduled an in home consult quickly and gave a thorough presentation of their systems and capabilities. We scheduled the install a few days later for our system. Larry was helpful and professional. We has a couple of hiccups, which were resolved. We also decided to add security cameras and has a little trouble scheduling that install. Once installed all is working well. We're very happy with the products and service. read more

Jeremy arrived early and was very informative. He ensured I fully understood how the system would operate and what to expect. Larry completed the install and he was very friendly and fast. Overall I am very pleased with the entire transaction and the system is working great. I'd definitely recommend this company to my friends and famiily members. read more

Couldn't recommend them enough! I spent a ton of time researching security companies & having multiple sales people come to my house. Save yourself the time and effort and just reach out to 1st Security USA! They're super knowledgeable, honest, well priced, and great people. Couldn't be happier with my security system, monitoring company, and my go to security team! read more

Jeremy and Larry were amazing to work with. Super easy to use system and a free on site demo. The install was very thorough and professional and Larry hung back for a bit to show us the system from top to bottom. They even were quick to answer questions via email. Forget the competition, there simply isn't any. Stop at 1st Security and save yourself time, money, and aggravation. read more

My experience with 1st Security was incredibly smooth and painless. From the moment I submitted my interest online (i got a call back from Jeremy immediately!) to the completion of the installation! They are professional, fast yet thorough and very diligent with their service and satisfaction. Highly recommend! read more

Go with this system and business! Jeremy provided a great orientation and raised itemd that I didn't think of considering. I was highly impressed with his knowledge of the industry and security systems. Larry did the Installation. He takes great pride in his work and created minimal disruption in my home. These flattering comments would be worthless if the system didn't work...And it does so fantastically. I love it! Glad I found them here. You will be happy too. read more

I honestly wish I could give more than 5 stars!! 1st Security USA was by far the best decisions I could have ever made when it came to alarm systems. I heard from ADT, Vivint you name them I heard from them. But the customer service and professionalism that they displayed was what sold it for me. You could tell they had your best interest at heart versus your wallet. I had Larry install my system and if you get your system definitely ask for Larry!! He gave me so much advice on being a first time homeowner and how in the future I could protect my house as my family grows. He even fixed my lock that I'd put on backwards (it worked though)! Thank you Larry for all the advice and making sure my house was protected!! Remember ask for Larry he's the best!!! read more

Signed a 3-year contract. Received very poor customer service of security system purchased from First Security USA after the sale. Issues with equipment not resolved. read more

1st Security USA is the company I was looking for. The professionalism of Jeremy and Larry won me over. Jeremy explained how the system would work wrote up the contract. Larry did the installation he arrived promptly at 9 a,m. on a Saturday. He took his time installing the alarms and made sure all of them were positioned just right. He also made sure that we understood how the system worked. My husband and I are Seniors so I was concerned about the system being complicated but it is so simple to use. Larry installed the phone app for us and made sure we knew how to use it. I feel like we are now part of the 1st Security USA, family. I highly recommend 1st Security USA. Thank you, Jeremy and Larry. read more

Most up to date security system on the market. Jeremy was great in walking through our home and making sure we had the best protection. Larry who installed the system is clearly a leader in the field with an extensive knowledge of the system and installation process. The installation was flawless and we got a great overview of how to use the system. No question these are the guys to go with for your next security system. read more

Run as fast as you can from these guys. I have been cheated out of close to $700.00 from this company. I will report them to the BBB, the news and legal. I paid them monthly only to find out if I had an alarm to go off they were not notifying the police. They have reportedly said I had no permit with PG County but I called and verified that I had a permit. Upon telling them that I do have a permit, they have refused to refund me my money. The payment given to this company was for the security of my home and my family. Once I found out I was not receiving service I was paying for my heart dropped. Not just the money but the fact that I laid in my home and left my children there without the that extra layer of security I thought I had. On top of this hey tried to force me to stay with them after I brought this to their attention. 3rd, the service was beyond POOR!! The individuals calling you were always waking up from sleeping (mom&pop). The alarm would go off, I would cut it off and they would call an hour later. They had no maintenance plan. They would get smart with you if you called with a concern or if something was not working correctly, never wanted to come out to service the system. The guy Jeremy came out once and could not fix the problem, as he left my home he just said - call Larry; this incident took months and I mean months to resolve. . I filed a dispute about the payments only to find out They are not 1st Security, they are Dynamark monitoring who I would have never purchased services from ever. Every time I would say I'm leaving or moving on, Larry would say, oh you can't we have you under contract - I would tell him, no longer am I under contract and I'm leaving. At that point his smart attitude would change. When I now stated I'm leaving, they offered me a new system telling me the reason I'm having problems and the system is working badly is because the system is outdated and they need to install one that works - what? Huh?? All I can say is you are being cheated, their cost is crazy high and they know they did me bad therefore I feel they are money hungry to keep my funds knowing they did not provide they service I signed up for through their sales person - Larry. I'm writing this because I feel no one should be ripped off. I want to make people aware. I believe in doing people right. Yes, I'm pissed because my family had no security. I can't stop thinking about the danger. Why do we get a security system - for safety and I'm HOT I was duked I will not ever forgive them for this....never. I RATE this business ZERO!! I mean ZERO!!! read more

i heard about 1st Security USA from Yelp. Jeremy came by and did a free estimate along with a nice presentation about the security system. We were very impressed with his knowledge of the product. There was no pressure to make a decision right away. The next day I called Jeremy and decided to go with the basic package (I may upgrade in the future). They were able to come in 2 days to install the security system. Larry installed my security system and although I was late, he was very pleasant, kind, and patient. Once everything was done Larry made sure to test everything to make sure that all alarms were working. He was also very knowledgable about the products. He assisted me with setting up my account using the app. He answered all questions that I asked and even offered some tips that may be helpful in the future. I would highly recommend 1st Security USA. I am very happy that I listened to my fellow yelpers and went along with this company. Thanks Larry and Jeremy! read more

I recently had 1st Security install a system in my new house and so far have been very pleased with all aspects of the system, from the initial estimate to the installation to the functioning of the system itself. Jeremy did our initial estimate and provided us with a thorough explanation of the system. I already had done a significant amount of research comparing Alarm.com to ADT and some of the self-install options, but Jeremy was able to provide even more information and help me to understand better the pros and cons of each approach. Larry did our installation and also was very friendly and knowledgeable, explaining each step of the installation process and providing me with a tutorial at the end. My wife and I have had no issues with the system so far. It is very intuitive, and we have been able to customize it to fit our unique needs. I highly recommend considering 1st Security for anyone looking at installing, switching, or upgrading their security system. read more