When a company tells you it will take 24 hrs to get back to you regarding your inquiry on…read moreestablishing a new service, that is an indicator you are already not a priority. Thanks, NorthStar, for making my decision that much easier to go with your competitor. UPDATE: So, does that mean you didn't bother reading my response to you (see screen shot of image I just uploaded from my reply immediately back to you). Again, you have proved my point. Maybe your reps are tied up bc they're in the phone trying to respond to all the negative customer service reviews, like mine. It took you *2 weeks* to respond and accuse me of "not responding" to you when I did so within hours. Nice. Second Update: I see Martha has retracted her comment to me on my review (hence what my first Update spoke to....now it doesn't make sense, but you get the picture of what happened). More proof this company doesn't "have it together." I strongly encourage those looking for a security system to look elsewhere, or at least do your research before committing to North Star. This company has given me the run-around and I'm not even a customer! There are many other companies that value your time and business more than North Star. I am a perfect example.

I'm writing this on a day that my neighborhood just went nuts because we had some door-to-door…read moresupposed alarm company sales people going around. I called NorthStar, my security company, to see if they'd ever heard of these guys and they told me that "reputable firms don't go door to door." That reminded me that I was overdue for writing them a review. My husband and I (well, my husband mostly), interviewed four or five firms before selecting this one. Their installers are also their sales guys. In other words, these are people who know their stuff. Nobody tried to sell us something we didn't need. The guy who came out - and followed us through some installation difficulties (way our house was built, not NorthStar's fault) - his name is Gary. He is friendly and SUPER knowledgeable. He explained things and then explained them again and gave my engineer-husband all the detail he wanted. But when I had a question and DIDN'T want the detail - he boiled it down for me. Their pricing was similar to other firms we talked with. Pay for the equipment and have lower monthly monitoring, or do a 3-yr contract with higher monthly monitoring and lower/no equipment costs. They give you several options to work with your budget. Bottom line is, they weren't significantly higher or lower than anybody else. We had our first "false alarm" the other day. Our nanny accidentally set off the alarm and while she was punching the code in downstairs, my husband was also punching it in on the keypad upstairs, which cancelled the whole thing. Kinda funny actually. The monitoring service called us WITHIN TWO MINUTES. I was glad to know they were on the ball just in case we need them for real some day. In the end, we went with this firm because they were the most knowledgeable, didn't have pushy sales people, so we felt confident we were getting the info we needed to make a good decision. Turned out to be a very good decision!

So I contacted cool geeks after we vetted a few other TV installation companies and we are so happy…read morewe went went Cool Geeks. Not only are they professional, but they work quickly. He left no mess, kept in contact with me prior to installation day, and kept my fiance and I laughing the entire time! The prices are very affordable and he explained all additional add-ons (like a new wall mount and a credit card surge charge) so there were no surprises. I highly recommend this company and can't wait to use them again when we move into our new home.

I had a connectivity issue, my smart tv, surround sound and receiver were not syncing for some…read morereason. It was at the point where I was using 3 different remotes to control everything. David is excellent! Arrived on time, diagnosed my connectivity issues and explained everything in layman's terms, not geek speak. Did not sell me extra equipment, used exactly what I had to fix my problem. Nothing short of professional outstanding service.

Excellent service. Jose cut and programmed a spare key for my car. He was very efficient and detail…read moreoriented. I appreciated the extra effort he put in to make sure everything worked properly.

fast, superb communication and efficient. literally everything you'd want in semi-urgent situations…read moreyou will get with Tracy, Matt & John at Unlockit. I was on-deadline to get a mailbox re-keyed in time for my tenant to go out of town, and Unlockit did not disappoint. Although they promised next-day service and couldn't deliver due to other appointments going long, I was informed ALL along the way and they got out the day following. fantastic service always need to be backed up with reliable, clear communication and we got that in spades. if you're having a key/lock emergency, Unlockit should be your choice!

Did a great job. Fast communication and arrived on time. Really nice guys…read more I would hire them again

Did a great job! Even cleaned up afterwards. Will definitely be using their services againread more

After buying our first home, my wife and I decided to purchase an alarm system with monitoring…read moreservice to help protect our investment and our children. We had never used a security system before and knew little about how the systems or the service worked. Lew dropped by for a free consultation, surveyed the property, recommended a course of action, and scheduled an installation for the following week. Lew dealt patiently with us for we misplaced the key to the house on the installation day, and he happily fit us into his schedule the next day. Installation was quick, clean and informative: he explained components and features, offered different options, and uninstalled and disposed of random components of earlier systems spread throughout the house. And most importantly, at nine o'clock one night, when I called him after clumsily and accidentally fouling up the master code and a clutch of other settings too due to my inexperience with the system, he picked right up and walked me through the process of sorting out the whole mess, and taught me how to avoid making that mistake again. His generous customer service took a huge weight off my shoulders, and we couldn't have been more pleased. One other thing: Like T-Mobile, Atlanta Home Alarm offers their services without contracts. Everything is month to month--and their rates seem much cheaper than bigger companies'.

How do you find a reliable, affordable home alarm provider when you are new to Atlanta and know…read morehardly anyone? I got lucky with my online search and called Atlanta Home Alarm Systems to check out the system installed in the home we just bought. The existing system was stickered by one of the 3-letter acronym outfits and I knew from trying to deal with them when my I moved my parents to an assisted living center I wanted nothing to do with them. Atlanta Home Alarm Systems came over within 24 hours, converted the system to their monitoring service and I couldn't be more pleased with their service, reliability and value. AND they offer pay as you go, monthly payments, no contract! I still can't believe it. Since then their very capable techs have replaced sensors when they went kafitz!, moved all the sensors when we had our windows replaced, relocated the cellular service connection to the attic when the under stairs wiring closet couldn't keep a connection... All good. I couldn't be more pleased.

These very nice folks came out today and installed my new 65 inch TV. They were very easy to work…read morewith actually arrived exactly on time and did a wonderful job. They took very good care of my TV, and the surrounding areas as well. The wiring looks wonderful behind the TV. I couldn't be more happy. I highly recommend their services if you need a TV or a chandelier or anything that might need to be hung.

Matt and Kate are outstanding. I was in a bind after another installer failed to show up, and they…read morestepped in right away and installed my Frame TV perfectly. They were professional, courteous, and precise throughout the entire process. If you want the job done right at a great price, this is the team to call. Thanks so much!

I don't often hawk local service providers, but felt compelled to with SPS - these guys/gals are…read moresimply awesome. After a near-miss with some lightning, which completely knocked out my First Alert system, I found out how Ackerman makes all their money - the estimate was over $650 to replace the board and that didn't include any additional bits that might need replacing (had to replace two door sensors too). I ended up buying my own Ademco kit and hiring SPS for both the install and monitoring. This time I went with a wireless unit for phone (the lightning came in via the phone line - it actually hit the service pole). A call brought Bo Beaven from SPS out to look things over and give me an estimate - their hourly rate was HALF what Ackerman charges - and since I got my own equipment when John the installer came out it was a breeze, and half again the estimated time I got from Ackerman. The entire experience was fantastic. I also ended up using them for the monitoring - which came out about the same as what Ackerman was charging me, even with the added expense for the cell service on the wireless phone. Recently I was throwing a code and was able to get a human on the phone with the first call, and get a live technician with instructions to clear the code over the phone. To top it off they're coming by next week to take another look to make sure that there isn't an issue with the wireless - that's what I call CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Got the doorbell camera so I can check who's at the door on my phone before opening. Installers…read morewere on time, cleaned up afterwards, the cost matched the estimate quoted, so good experience overall.

After being very disappointed with two well-known home security companies, I signed on with CPI,…read morehave been with them for about 5 years now, and in 2 homes, and am VERY happy with them! They offer a great package, competitive pricing, and top-notch customer service. Their system is so effective and thorough, that I feel like I live in Fort Knox, which is a great feeling for a woman who lives alone! Very straight-forward and easy system to use, and the company's responses to events are within seconds. Chuck, who has been with CPI for several years, is not only a terrific installer/technician who knows his job from top to bottom, but is always so happy to explain to the customer everything he's doing, and answer their questions and concerns thoroughly. He also ensures that his customers have all the security features that they want/need, prior to leaving their homes. He's also very intelligent and a lot of fun to be around. On the other hand, Michael S., who initially installed the CPI system in my current home, simply came in, did his work, and never really bothered to explain ANYTHING to me, unless I asked him a specific question. Even then, his response was very brief. And, thanks to Chuck, I just found out yesterday that, for 3 years, I was being charged for a security feature that Michael had neither offered me nor installed. So, in addition to highly recommending CPI Security Systems, I also highly recommend that you request Chuck to do your installation, etc., if available!

After a lot of research (I mean a lot) we decided to go with CPI over the other companies in…read moreAtlanta. So far we are very happy with the system, main service, and their installer Chuck (who is awesome, to say the least!). When we did experience a few issues/concerns CPI responded quickly and made our concerns feel valid and made us feel important as a customer. We highly recommended CPI and Chuck (our installer) if you can get him.