Simple, cheap intrusion alarm system for small business?

July 14, 2022 11:25 AM

I run a small business in California. I have two doors and one window. Looking for a simple, cheap alarm system for the premises. Any recommendations?
posted by fake to Grab Bag (5 answers total)

We just got Simplisafe to use in our van. The components are purchased a la carte so you can just get what you need, and we have the interactive monitored service which is $28/mo but they have a cheaper option where you just get alerted.
posted by Lyn Never at 11:57 AM on July 14, 2022 [1 favorite]

I have Simplisafe for a small business and would also recommend it. It worked great as just a monitored alarm when that's all I needed. It was also the simplest option when I decided to add a keypad lock and a camera, since it's all integrated and the service/platform (though not the hardware purchase) is included with the monthly monitoring.
posted by hovey at 12:16 PM on July 14, 2022 [1 favorite]

I also use SimpliSafe and would recommend it. It’s pretty easy to find a coupon or sale for 40-50% off the components if you’re willing to Google/wait around a bit, too. My old-school alarm company wanted like $75 a month for monitoring and it was impossible to do anything without a technician coming to the house; SimpliSafe has just worked for significantly less than half the price.
posted by charmedimsure at 3:18 PM on July 14, 2022 [1 favorite]

I'm using Wyze for my house.
posted by kathrynm at 4:27 PM on July 14, 2022 [1 favorite]

We also have Simplisafe and recommend them. They customer service has been very good for us. You can choose your level of monitoring/payment. Easy setup. Their monitoring has been great, even though all our alarms have been false (setting off the smoke alarm while cooking, missing their check in call, and having the fire department show up was definitely embarrassing).
posted by oneirodynia at 11:11 PM on July 14, 2022 [1 favorite]