I'm writing this because today's interaction with Atlantic Security was so unprofessional that it…read moregenuinely shocked me. Months ago, I called Atlantic for a quote on a system. I decided to keep researching, because unlike many customers, I don't jump into expensive security decisions blindly. After doing extensive research, I determined that the DSC NEO system was the right fit for me. I contacted Atlantic Security again and requested a quote specifically for the NEO. The quote came back at over $5,000, which was unnecessarily high, so I declined politely. A few months later, I purchased the DSC NEO directly from Tyco Integrated / Johnson Controls--the manufacturer. Today, I called Atlantic Security to inquire about installation and monitoring. Instead of receiving normal customer service, I was spoken to with a snarky, condescending attitude by a representative named Laina. She told me they were "not interested in doing business with me" and that I had "wasted their time multiple times." This is completely unacceptable. Comparing prices, researching equipment, and ensuring I make the right decision on a multi-thousand-dollar security system is not "wasting time." That is called being a smart consumer. These are major decisions--not impulse purchases. Here's the part Atlantic clearly didn't bother to consider: My father's company is a major corporation with multiple homes, buildings, and commercial sites--every one of which is secured and monitored. He is one of Atlantic Security's largest clients. In addition: I personally own a large technology company, and the amount of future business Atlantic could have received from me alone is something they clearly can't even begin to fathom. Because of the disrespect I experienced from one representative, Atlantic Security has now jeopardized--and likely completely lost--two major long-term clients representing a massive amount of revenue. All because of one employee who chose to speak to a customer with rudeness, attitude, and zero professionalism. I will be filing a formal BBB complaint. At minimum, Atlantic Security needs to retrain or reassign Laina, because speaking to paying clients or potential clients that way is unacceptable in any industry--let alone the security industry. Congratulations, Atlantic Security. In a single phone call, you managed to lose a tremendous amount of business from two extremely large companies

This company's billing department needs professional training. I've sent over every payment made…read moreper month since March 2022 validated by bank statements, and as of today 9/08/2022, they have not corrected the problem. my last request to Atlantic Security was as follows: See below Please explain, Obviously, the accuracy of this matter is incorrect. I need a detailed report of all payments received to date. Please reference with invoice numbers. See your last error report response below. From: AR Dept ardept@atlanticcompanies.net Date: May 23, 2022, at 2:57:42 PM EDT To: Ron Brooks Ron-Brooks@outlook.com Subject: RE: Statement Dear RTB We have updated our records to show recent payments made on May 03, 2022, for invoice 245433. However, the payment made on March 24, 2022, is for invoice 241359, not 237851. So, invoice 237851 is still due and outstanding. Please don't hesitate to call me on the number below should you have any questions. Thank you for your business. Mat Cueva Accounting Clerk I ATLANTIC SECURITY Corporate: (904) 743-8444 ext. 122 | Fax: (904) 743-8466 1714 Cesery Blvd Jacksonville, FL. 32211 ardept@atlanticcompanies.net | www.atlanticcompanies.net From: Ron Brooks Ron-Brooks@outlook.com Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2022, 9:20 PM To: AR Dept ardept@atlanticcompanies.net Cc: Ads security Ads localprocess@gmail.com Subject: Re: Statement attention AR, Please update your records. See attachments.

We recently asked to cancel our contract and was told we were renewed for a 5 year contract and to…read morecancel we will need to pay over $900 - pull payment up to end of contract. Really?? What company can "muscle" you into staying with them. Our first contract with SafeTouch was 2 years, our new upgraded is not living up to the service we were lead to believe we were paying for but that is okay, but we can end by paying lump sum or GET THIS, system can be turned off and we can just continue paying monthly, REALLY??? If we are not satisfied why make us continue to pay you for it???????????? update: Management called and we were able to come to an agreement in cancelling our service. Thank you for working with us.

when the battery goes dead, make sure they tell you how to go get your own and install it next…read moretime. I will get Service to come and do it. I still have not seen the battery from them. I serviced it myself.

Great company! Been doing business with Richard for years! He's the best in this town. Affordable,…read morereliable, responsive, integrity. Those are what describe Ossi the best.

As of 23 March 2025, I' been a customer of Vivint since the middle of 2022. Over the last 12…read moremonths, the smoke/carbon detector has been going off more frequently as every month past. When talking with Vivint Representative during trouble shooting, there response was the dust is why the alarm would activate. I had my ventilation ducts cleaned, and after several weeks, the alarm continued to be set off 3 to 4 times per month. Finally, Vivint agreed to replace the detector. The same vivint Representative I spoke with on replacing the device, said I would also receive prepaid postage to return the old faulty detector. Upon receiving the new detector, I opened the package to find the new detector with no prepaid postage label or even a return address to ship the old faulty smoke detector. The directions were not detailed enough to program the new detector into the vivint hub panel. So, I had to call Vivint and to get the detector setup and get them to email me a return address to mail the faulty detector to (58 minute phone call), which should have not taken over 10 to 15minutes at the most to complete. Here is further information, highlighting why the phone call took so long. First of all, customer service had very broken English, I could barely make out every other word they were saying. I was having to ask them to repeat what they were saying. 2nd, I ask them to clarify procedures for returning the faulty equipment. The Representative, first said the faulty equipment didn't have to be returned (red flag) completely contradicting what the first Representative had told me 10 days prior. I told the Representative, that I'm not going to be on the hook for a ridiculous fee of not returning faulty equipment, and the information that he was giving me was conflicting information of the first representative. I requested email to be sent to me with a address to ship the faulty equipment to, and after 45minutes waiting on the phone, I finally received the email. It didn't take but 5 minutes to give him the numbers off the new device and he manually entered it in his system and it appeared on my security panel. Vivint has a good product in my opinion, please work on the setup instructions and improving customer service. I hope this review has been helpful.

Likely the most dishonest and lazy company I have ever dealt with…read more First, they lied about the contract length on the phone. The rep who signed us up was "very helpful," but misled us into believing the 5-year term was for "financing" only -- not a contract -- and that we could cancel anytime. Dishonest right out of the gate. When I called back to ask about it, the rep said, "It's not what was said on the phone, it was in the contract." A company with real integrity, apparently. The service side is just as bad -- absolutely lazy. After the initial install, I tried multiple times to reach my local rep about adding some other options. Crickets. A year later, we needed service to reinstall part of the system. The technician, Tom Frank (badge #2520), was completely uninterested in helping. We had 6 sensors already wired to the panel that just needed to be mounted -- two screws each, one ladder, maybe an hour's work. He said he only had 1.5 hours, then canceled the entire appointment rather than mount even one sensor, leaving my family unprotected. I intend to report them to the CFPB for misleading financial sales tactics, and to the BBB and every review site I can find. Fair is fair. To be balanced: the cameras themselves are great.

Outstanding service and products. Bates got us setup for home security ASAP during the COVID-19…read morecrisis. Everyone on the team was super: Chris in sales, Joseph and Marvin for installation, and Sydney in billing. A+

From the owner: From Orange Park to Jax Beach, and from Hollyford on south to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, there…read moreisn't a business or residence in the Jacksonville area that Bates Security can't protect. We install state-of-the-art burglary systems, access control systems, video surveil­lance systems, and fire detection systems that save lives every day. Even if a system is already installed by another company, we can monitor it as well. If something does trigger an alarm, first responders can be alerted within seconds thanks to our monitoring station.

Salesman came by. Gave me a quote. Three days later system installed and did exactly what they…read moresaid. A pleasure to do business with. Also very good price. I will do business with them again on my other properties. No doubt

We had a power outage due to a lightning strike on 8/18/22 which caused our alarm system to…read moreconstantly blare. We received no help from Scott Alarm and we stopped the noise by removing the battery. When the power came back on at 2 in the morning, the system blared again. Two police officers came in response to the alarm and assisted us in disconnecting the sound device. While they were in our home, we called Scott Alarm 3 times, each time being told they would connect us to their service department. No one in the service department ever answered, even after we had explained that police officers were in our home trying to assist us with the alarm. Since that time, we have left numerous detailed messages which have never been answered. We are paying for an alarm system that has left us unprotected for 5 days and we are outraged! There seems to be no way to get this company to perform according to our contract with them. We tried to stop payment to them and there was no way to do this. If anyone has a suggestion on how to get relief from this company, please post that as soon as possible.

I reached out one month ago for a security /smart home project. Robbie reached out with several…read moreideas that were not given to me from other installers. He came out to my home FREE OF CHARGE and told me that he would get back to me with a price . Not only did he come back with a great price he explained to me how things would work and mage me feel very comfortable. I call Robbie now for anything digital or wifi related . He has come to my home several times and fixed things without a hitch. He makes things easy to understand and won't sell you something that you don't need . He is a very very honest human being thank you

From the owner: Hey there! Out-Smart is a consulting and management company that provides solution and installation…read morefor any smart devices at home or office. We offer FREE consultation services via phone or email. We are here to resolve any technical issue your home/office is having. We specialize in smart technology services, surveillance systems, remote smart hands, rack & stack, cabling and troubleshooting. Don’t hesitate to contact us, we are here to leverage the use of latest technologies and fix your technical issues.

My daughter has a home built in 1930 and her front door and lockset is an antique! But the guys at…read moreDege's Lock did a masterful job fixing the lock and making it operational. Thanks guys!!

When you walk in, you will definitely know these folks know their trade. Well versed in knowledge…read moreacross the board and readily available to assist

Don't do it, worst system ever. Equipment doesn't work, no such thing as customer service helping…read morewith anything. Nothing works, they are charging more than our contract is for but can't tell us why but when you call to try to get them to do anything all they want to do is try to sell you more crap that doesn't work. When you finally agree to pay shipping to get new equipment there to replace there faulty equipment they send wrong replacement equipment and then want you to pay to send it bac k& pay again for the new equipment to be sent again & hope its right. Just horrible!!!

Worst Alarm Monitoring service when it billing and cancellation…read more They try to lock you into long term contracts of 4 years. They increase your bill almost monthly little amounts that add up. They just run you around in circles transferring you to different departments and no one picks up if you want to cancel.