{"id":3721,"date":"2022-07-03T19:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T01:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/?p=3721"},"modified":"2023-01-20T05:53:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T12:53:24","slug":"westec-security-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/westec-security-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Westec Security Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Long history equal a good company?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 2 decade of existence, Westec has been providing security services for customers across the Nation. They are a recognized provider of interactive video and audio monitoring service for both private and corporate brands. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Westec was recently acquired by Interface, a leading provider of cloud-based managed network services and security systems for commercial clients in 2012. &nbsp;A look at Westec Security company shows a security company that makes use of 2GIG&nbsp; equipment to offer both home security and Home automation services. Monitoring Begins at $31 with no upfront Installation fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Let\u2019s take a look at the&nbsp;ups and the downs:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No Upfront Cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Own monitoring system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Cons<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No preset plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple website interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No <a href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/home-security-apps\/\">home security app platform<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Quick facts of Westec<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Founded:<\/td><td>1994<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Headquarters:<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Sensors:<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Touchscreen Panel :<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Remote (On\/Off) Fob:<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C02, Fire and Flood Sensors:<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mobile &amp; Tablet Control:<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cameras:<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Z-Wave:<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Features:<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly:<\/td><td>Undisclosed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Equipment:<\/td><td>Undisclosed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24\/7 Monitoring<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Smoke, C02 &amp; Flood:<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customer Rating:<\/td><td>4 of 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Support Rating:<\/td><td>3 of 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Equipment Rating:<\/td><td>4 of 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BBB:<\/td><td>A+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Pricing-Packages-e1378176132638-300x69.png\" alt=\"Price and packages - Westec Security\" class=\"wp-image-988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Pricing-Packages-e1378176132638-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Pricing-Packages-e1378176132638.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">How much will it be costing you?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no pre-set alarm packages but basic monitoring starts at $31.99. Their services are mainly tailored for commercial customers. They include video Surveillance, Environmental, CO2 and Motion Sensors. There are no installation or activation cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all you should expect $300-500 in start up costs. &nbsp;They charge you primarily for the equipment and the more advanced you want the higher it gets.<\/p>\n\n\n<p >No products found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Security-Equipment-e1379356657828-300x69.png\" alt=\"Security Equipment review - Westec Security\" class=\"wp-image-1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Security-Equipment-e1379356657828-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Security-Equipment-e1379356657828.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">A look into what Westec uses for their security system<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/2gig\/\">2GIG are the producers<\/a> of the security equipment installed by Westec security. They are generally regarded as extremely advanced security gadgets fully compatible with home automation. &nbsp;The durability of 2GIG systems makes it a great choice. Westec offers lifetime warranty on both parts and labor on all its security equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Installation-e1379356542598-300x69.png\" alt=\"Installation Process - Westec Security\" class=\"wp-image-1168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Installation-e1379356542598-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Installation-e1379356542598.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>How to get their alarm system up and running<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Westec offers Professional Installation on all its equipment. The process follows setting up an appointment after getting contacting their customer service. They do not offer DIY installations. A professional installer would have your system duly installed and running and would also answer any questions regarding the installed system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/History-300x74.png\" alt=\"History of company\" class=\"wp-image-962\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Smooth, rocky or great history?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Westec before its acquisition by Interface was founded in 1996. &nbsp;This was the same time that <a href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/vivint-reviews\/\">APEX (now Vivint)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/adt-vs-protect-america\/\">Protect America<\/a> were founded. &nbsp;However, both of these companies have surpassed hundreds of thousands of clients whereas Westec seems to be holding on by the end of the string. &nbsp;The parent company acquired Digital Witness in 2007, a recognized leader in the video surveillance industry.&nbsp; Westec runs multiple CSAA certified monitoring centers nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Customer-Support-Professional-300x80.png\" alt=\"Customer Support\" class=\"wp-image-958\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">How well do they treat their customers?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Their customer support can be reached via their phone line or online form available on their support page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone<\/strong>: 909-795-1234<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available: Monday &#8211; Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Our verdict on this company<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Westec is a renowned Alarm service provider. They make use of 2GIG equipment with zero installation and activation fee\/. Although their webpage doesn\u2019t offer much in terms of information. They are worth considering as an <a href=\"https:\/\/westecsecuritysystems.com\/\">alarm service provider<\/a>. &nbsp;Careful when getting this system though, if you move you can expect a very high cancellation fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/3-ways-to-know-your-alarm-system-is-outdated\/\">3 Ways to know your Alarm System is Outdated<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/vivint-vs-adt\/\">Vivint vs ADT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/top-outdoor-motion-lights\/\">7 Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights for Homes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/top-home-security-systems-atlanta-ga\/\">Top Home Security Systems in Atlanta, GA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/what-to-do-when-your-security-company-contract-runs-out\/\">How to Cancel Your Alarm Contract<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Long history equal a good company? Over 2 decade of existence, Westec has been providing security services for customers across the Nation. They are a recognized provider of interactive video and audio monitoring service for both private and corporate brands. 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