{"id":2987,"date":"2022-04-17T12:54:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T18:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/?p=2987"},"modified":"2022-12-19T08:15:15","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:15:15","slug":"livewatch-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/livewatch-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Livewatch Security Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"
Last updated: August 6, 2018. \u00a0<\/strong>A quick way to grow a Home Security company these days is by pre-activating the equipment and shipping it out to the new customer. \u00a0Why is that?<\/em> \u00a0Then they can advertise Nationwide and save costs on a technician going to your house to install it. \u00a0There are a number of companies<\/a> doing it as it is easier and more efficient for the company to grow and those savings get passed on to the consumer.<\/p>\n They are the only company that you can buy a complete security system online just like any other product you have before while still being monitored by them.<\/p>\n With that being said,\u00a0let’s take a look into the good and bad of a Livewatch security system:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n So yeah, installation is ‘free’ (because you do it yourself) and they make sure you know about that. \u00a0But what they don’t tell you about is their shipping and other hidden costs.<\/p>\n Equipment\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>– As we show below, you can expect to pay $99-199+ for starting equipment. \u00a0You get to choose the amount of sensors needed for your home. \u00a0They are low cost ($14.95\/window sensor and $39 for extra motions.) \u00a0Example:\u00a0<\/strong> We did a mock purchase for a home that needs 4 door sensors and 2 motions. \u00a0Here is what it costs up front:<\/p>\n (‘My Cart’ shown on Livewatch checkout process)<\/em><\/p>\n Activation costs\u00a0<\/strong>– Aside from Protect America who has no upfront costs; most security companies charge $99-199 for an ‘activation cost’. \u00a0Livewatch comes in well below the average at $19.95 for a one-time activation charge.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n (LiveWatch pricing plans shown)<\/em><\/p>\n No products found.<\/p>\n LiveWatch is surprisingly the only company that has streamlined the checkout process to resemble a typical online store. \u00a0You can still submit your name or call them and sign up or you can follow the way below:<\/p>\n 2 – Click the ‘Plans’<\/strong> or ‘Browse Service Plans’ buttons seen below<\/p>\n 3 – Choose which package<\/strong> fits your home & then choose a ‘base system’ \u00a0which are the fundamentals. \u00a0(Type of control panel and basic sensors.) \u00a0Depending on which package you choose, these will be discounted to $99-299. \u00a0The higher plan you choose a month the lower the initial startup will be here.<\/p>\n 4 – Add more sensors as needed.<\/strong> \u00a01 per door, 1 motion per large living room or hallway. \u00a0Most homes are 3-4 door sensors and 1 motion. \u00a0Most homes do not do 2nd floor windows or doors, only primary entry\/exits on the first floor. \u00a0Doors that lead into the garage are also recommended as many burglars break in through this entrance.<\/p>\n 5 – Last of all –\u00a0Checkout. <\/strong>\u00a0They do Free 2 day shipping and if you have any questions during the checkout process there are live chat agents available to help. \u00a0This takes out the stress of dealing with a high pressure sales rep on the phone.<\/p>\n No products found.<\/p>\n Their standard package comes with a:<\/p>\n Their new IQ 2.0 comes with the same equipment but instead of a Simon XT touchpad panel you get a touchscreen one. \u00a0For home security cameras, you get 1 free one with the $49\/mo. package and anything else will cost you out of pocket.<\/p>\n Who, What, When, Where and Why\u00a0<\/strong>– In 2002 by Chris Johnson. \u00a0He noticed there is a difference between seconds and minutes in response time, often a difference between life and death for someone. \u00a0Acting on this he teamed up with others in the home security niche and founded LiveWatch. \u00a0Their goal is to make it affordable to everyone which they are accomplishing with low $19.95 activation rates, purchase as you need equipment and quick ASAPer patented technology. \u00a0Their colors and branding often get confused with Link Interactive<\/a> who has orange & blue colors and similar name and DIY security system.<\/p>\n So that is everything you need to know about LiveWatch before committing to them. \u00a0They aren’t a bad security company,\u00a0just not a great one either. \u00a0<\/em>They definitely are better than Simplisafe which is another popular DIY solution.\u00a0 Nothing stands out from the other 20 of our top 20 home security systems list<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0but they are a company\u00a0\u00a0you can trust.<\/p>\n You may also be interested in<\/em> LiveWatch vs Frontpoint<\/a> or Livewatch vs SimpliSafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n Is their\u00a0DIY Home Security System any Good? Last updated: August 6, 2018. \u00a0A quick way to grow a Home Security company these days is by pre-activating the equipment and shipping it out to the new customer. \u00a0Why is that? \u00a0Then they can advertise Nationwide and save costs on a technician going to your house to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":118,"featured_media":3171,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[120,113,226,220],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n<\/p>\n
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What’s LiveWatch Security Going to Cost?<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
Higher upfront costs but a mid-range monitoring rate.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Monthly Prices<\/b>\u00a0– The monitoring fees<\/em>. \u00a0They have 3 different packages from basic to home automation.<\/p>\n\n
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Steps to buying a LiveWatch Security System Online<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Livewatch Security System reviews<\/span><\/h3>\n
Nothing to brag about here. \u00a0GE sensors and a new touchscreen package.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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The Story of\u00a0how they came to be…<\/span><\/h3>\n
Careful, this one might bring you to tears.<\/span><\/h4>\n
Final Verdict on LiveWatch Security \/ What was once ‘SafeMart’<\/span><\/h3>\n
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