We have used Holmes Security Systems since 2013. A Local Family Owned Business with local…read moreMonitoring. The peace of mind we have is priceless. We decided we needed to upgrade our doorbell. The service we received from Lindsay V. the Life Safety and Security Consultant was Superb. She even sent a personalized thank you card. The technicians Justin and Tyler are very Professional, Knowledgeable and Respectful. They even showed us how to use the app on our phones. I Highly Recommend this Local Family Owned Business for all your security needs, J and D Domina Parkton NC

that not what we were told come on there is nothing protecting the house from someone opening the…read morewindow and coming into the house all basic packages include a motion sensor and the fact of the matter is, I asked to fix this when the account was current. I told them that I would gladly pay the account if they would fix it, but they snapped at me and treated me like garbage so the account will not be paid for the simple fact that you guys would not fix the functionality of the panel. I was mistreated by your office on several occasions I'm done. I found somebody else that will treat me fairly and for the price that I paid I've got a better company coming out here and I'm gonna take care of my mother. Don't give me this bull crap that it was because the account was past due that you guys wouldn't service the panel I asked and asked when the count was current, but did nobody come out here and fix it not a single person

Absolutely horrendous experience, do not purchase through Vivint. They will screw you over with…read moretheir contracts. I started services with them in 2022, ended it in 2023 - so I thought. They have been charging me for a service I have not used and will not let me cancel. RUN FROM VIVINT

Sales person was very rude and disrespectful. Could not…read moreunderstand and respect my decisions. Looked very poorly dressed. Very unprofessional.

We recently moved into a new house. Nick and James came to our house to set up our system. Then…read moreNick walked us through the APP and how to use it. It's very similar to the one we had in Maryland but easier to operate. Both were very professional and courteous. They answered all of our questions and told us about any options we may be interested in the future, such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and an annual maintenance agreement where we can save money with the plan (such as no-fee service calls). The company is in Fayetteville but they have a location in Wilmington. Overall, highly recommend this company for a home security system.

We just utilized the Holmes Security Systems team in Wilmington, NC to install a system in a new…read morehome we purchased. We called this office after using the Fayetteville, NC team for years and on several homes. The customer service and knowledge shared is excellent. Our sales consultant Sheila was wonderful. She went out of her way to meet with us, offer good advisory and to make sure the install occurred even in our absence. Josh the technician went out of his way to install items in the locations preferred by wife and to make sure that we were happy / the system was operating appropriately. Rarely do you find a business of this size that has consistency in quality customer service, quality people and exceeds expectations every time.

Well after dealing with this company for multiple system installs i will say that I will not go to…read moreanyone else for my IT/security needs. His prices and professionalism are off the charts. Shows up when he says he'll be there. Kinda of a rare thing nowadays. Everyone should give them a try.

From the owner: We specialize in commercial and residential security cameras and security camera systems, access…read morecontrol, network design and installation. Our work includes single structures to multiple structures, apartment complexes, warehouses, manufacturing spaces, office space, and residential.

I am very pleased with ADS Security. The Sales Rep, Jay, and Installer, Daniel were always on time…read morefor their appointments with me. Both went the extra mile to satisfy my needs and wants. Both took pride in their work ethics, very professional, cleaned up scraps; answered all my questions and concerns. Jay and Daniel are excellent representatives for ADS Security. You can tell they enjoy helping people feel more safe in our crazy world. Thank you, Jay & Daniel, for helping me feel more secure at home. I highly recommend ADS Security if you are thinking about investing in an alarm system....because it is an investment for you and your family's welfare.

I was an IWATCH customer for five years. They were a small veteran owned family business and had…read moregreat service. Recently they sold out to a national conglomerate and I quickly became a number. It was a bear trying to get through to anyone that knew anything. I would continually get transferred from person to person to person and never got anyone that could resolve an issue for me. I always paid annually in advance and it was time for renewal. That said I migrated to another company that's family owned and couldn't be more pleased.

For several years, I had a security system provided by another company. My prior security system…read morewas 3g and outdated, and my prior security provider did not contact me about the 3g sunset in a timely manner. I decided to find an updated security solution with another provider. After looking at reviews for local security service providers, Iwatch Security stood out based on their consistently high reviews. I reached out to them in late Aug 2023 for an evaluation and estimate. I was soon contacted by a sales rep/advisor and we made an appointment within a couple of days. The rep evaluated my home and current system and prepared a solution with some upgrades (a doorbell camera, enhanced control panel, system controllable with phone app, etc.) and investment/purchase options. I accepted the system proposal and an installation was scheduled. The technician came and did a great job replacing my prior system with the new components. Wherever possible, he placed new components in the place of old components which minimized aesthetic issues. Afterwards, he efficiently went through the required forms, account setup, and other administrative tasks. He guided me through using the new control panel and app while also configuring some of the basic functionality. I have been very pleased with my experience with Iwatch Security.

Absolutely HORRIBLE service! Stay away from them. They are the cheapest service, but you get what…read moreyou pay for. We were with this company for 2 years. Had problems with central station not calling us when we tested the alarm. We reported that many times to them. We had another similar incident and they sent out workers to check the panel. Turns out the alarm system was wired wrong to begin with, which THEY installed. They sent us a bill for $100 bill for coming out. When I spoke to management about that because it was their wrong wiring that did cause all the problems, the manager, named Jeff, said, "well, when your car breaks down, you don't expect the dealer to fix it. If you don't like it, you can find another company." And that's exactly what we did.

My home came pre-wired by Safewatch security so I chose to give them a try. What a disappointment…read more I was charged $181.00 for the install and the first month and a half of monitoring. Now lets rehash all of the issues... My originally installed touch pad was not working and they had to go and take one from another residence. After the new was installed the downloads and testing was performed on the system and all seemed fine. ( For accuracy, the system came with smart home technology for control of the front door, hvac, two cameras, one of which was the doorbell cam, three door contacts and a motion detector with police, fire and 24 hour monitoring ). The second installed touch pad had an issue with its ability to connect to a cellular tower, I was told that the signal was the weakest allowable and if I wanted to approve on it I would have to purchase another one. Red flag. The very next day neither camera was working. I called the owner and he said that he'll try and trouble shoot them but to no avail. No mention of returning to check on the issue. Red flag. At that point I decided to cancel the agreement. The number to call on the letter head was out of service. Red flag. The cancellation agreement states that "You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation". I guess not returning my $99 doesn't fall under the " without penalty" clause. Stay away there are way more ethical and professional companies available.

I filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission's military consumer site at…read morehttps://www.militaryconsumer.gov/report-scam; NC State consumer protection agency; and North Carolina BBB. First two organization moved my complaint with other complaints for ADT while the last one turned out to be as useless as the Safewatch Security / ADT. Upon moving into my house in 2016, Safewatch sales person contacted me and offered their services. I was shopping for a security system and contemplating between CPI and ADT. After reviewing online, I asked for ADT Pulse with alarm monitoring, ability to a video monitor, lock/unlock doors, and turn on/off the lights. I have the sales person's business card with his handwriting, which states "0" dollars cost to you for the equipment, installation, and activation of the services. However, when we wrote the contract, he wrote ADT pulse + glass break sensor + control panel + cameras. I was under the impression that These were the items that I would be getting in addition to the ADT pulse I asked for. After the installation, I did not see any window sensors or automated locks. When I asked the installer, he stated this is everything I will be receiving. I contacted the salesperson to rectify the issue, but he said that is all I would get based on my contract. As I was trying to explain to him that there is a misunderstanding, he raised his voice and talked to me in a condescending manner, and called me a liar. I called the company and spoke with the owner, who was way more professional than the salesperson. The owner of the company offered compensation by waving the company's profit and labor cost for what the salesperson has told me the equipment and services I would be receiving, but at that point, I just wanted to cancel my contract and avoid any future interactions with the company. However, I was told that my three days gross period for cancellation was over and they can not cancel my account without charging me the cost of the contract, which was about 2,150.00 + tax. This was the day after they complete my installation, which I became aware of the issues, but the contract was signed ten days ago and the gross period for cancellation started on the day of contract signing not the day of installation completion. I called the ADT customer service, but they were way more ignorant than the Safewatch salesperson. ADT customer service refused to transfer me to a supervisor and intentionally disconnect the service multiple times "while transferring my call." At any rate, all this was happening as I was preparing to go overseas, and I gave up pursuing the matter. I just received an e-mail from ADT stating my service charges would be increased due to an increase in their operational cost, which prompted me to write this review after three years. I called ADT and told them I do not accept the increase, and they said "OK" no problem and my service fees remained the same. I wonder how many people call them to dispute like me and how many people would not bother and allow ADT to steal their hard earned money. This was my experience, and I hope nobody else would go through the same issues as I did.