Alarm New England

HOW DOES Alarm New England WORK?

Equipment - 9 / 10

Home Security Features

With hardware manufactured by Qolsys, Alarm New England’s equipment is reliable and sophisticated. The award winning IQ Panel 2 is a 7” HD touchscreen with built-in 5MP camera and multiple wireless radios in a clean, elegant, modern user interface. It’s easy to use and customizable in order to accommodate any property, owned or rented, whether it’s a suburban home or small business in the city.

The IQ Panel 2 keeps you connected to an entire ecosystem of smart devices giving you control over your entire home. Exciting new features like touchless disarming using Bluetooth and a built in glass break detector are enabled through powerful software that improves over time through regular software updates.

Alarm New England offers a wide array of sensors, including door & window, garage door, glass break detection, motion sensors, recessed door sensors, and crash & smash protection. The environmental protection and surveillance components are robust as well, boasting carbon monoxide, flood, temperature change, and smoke sensors, in addition to all types of indoor and outdoor cameras.

Because the hardware is non-proprietary, Alarm New England’s security system is reusable should you decide to move outside of their service area or change providers.

Business Security Features

In addition to home security systems, Alarm New England also installs security systems for both small business and commercial customers. While these systems are similar to those used in the home in that they involve sensors and cameras, they also enable more advanced features such access control, ideal for business owners who work with sensitive or hazardous materials or those who want to control the flow of people in their building.

Their access control solutions make use of a centralized management platform that makes it simple to provide or revoke access to individuals or groups of people and monitor employees’ and guests’ movement in the building.

Alarm New England’s commercial security camera systems offer high-resolution images that are clear and crisp, making it easy to get a clear picture of the overall situation. By integrating their video monitoring solutions with the latest and greatest in access control and burglar alarm services, Alarm New England is a trusted provider for any business that desires comprehensive 24/7 protection.

Security Monitors, Sensors, & Devices

MONITORING

Monitoring - 9.5 / 10

In addition to the standard wireless control panel and door sensors and window sensors, you will also have the option of adding security cameras that you can access through the mobile app. With this, as well as all of Alarm New England’s home security systems, it comes with 24/7 alarm monitoring services.

How much does Alarm New England cost?

Contract & Price - 8.5 / 10

The company provides two installation options: professional or DIY. Customers can choose between month-to-month plans or save money with a contract. Alarm New England offers a 100 Safe Nights Guarantee, which ensures that if a customer is not happy with their system, they can return it within 100 days for a full refund.

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIONS

Technology Integration - 9 / 10

Alarm New England features an unprecedented level of technology integration, focusing on easy-to-use, award-winning home automation devices which they design and manufacture themselves, unlike most home security companies. Even if a disconnection with the central monitoring station occurs, their touchscreen panel sends email and text alerts.

See what’s happening at your property
Control your whole home from a single screen. Whether you’re at work, on vacation or just relaxing in front of the TV, Alarm.com’s mobile app puts your home’s security, access and comfort at your fingertips.

Watch live video and recorded clips
1080p video from your security cameras stream directly to the app so you can view the live feed through your smartphone.

Remotely arm and disarm
Interactive security, video monitoring, energy management, and home automation solutions give you instant awareness and remote control for the places you care about most.

Real-time notifications
With the interactive app, you can also receive real-time email, text message, and push notifications for the specific events that matter to you.

Compatibility

Alarm New England reputation

Reputation - 9 / 10

Alarm New England has excellent ratings across various certifying agencies, including the Underwriter’s Laboratory. Their customer reputation is stellar across every review platform, and they currently offer support via various channels, including their mobile apps, website, and phone.

• Certifications & Associations
• Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL)

Alarm New England is one of the largest regional home security companies and currently provides services to over 27,000 customers. The security company is known for its advanced alarm technology and quality customer service.

Unlike most companies that offer restrictive, pre-packaged plans, Alarm New England focuses on a customized approach. Customers can choose between basic equipment like a a touchscreen control panel, a smoke detector, a door/window sensor, a motion detector, and a key fob. The key fob can be used to arm or disarm the system without having to enter the home. Additional equipment is also available, including recessed door sensors, glass break detectors, flood/freeze sensors, carbon monoxide detectors, doorbell cameras, smart thermostats, and more.

Alarm New England equipment and monitoring aren’t the cheapest out there, but the cost is still affordable. Their basic plan for Wi-Fi only 24/7 monitoring is $26.99 a month. Their standard plan is $36.99 per month and gives you 24/7 professional monitoring and full use of the mobile app, including alert notifications. If you add things like door locks, doorbell cams, and thermostats, you’ll need the $46.99 per month plan, which lets you control home automation devices using the app and Amazon’s Alexa voice commands.

Alarm New England beta-tests each piece of equipment they sell to ensure that it meets their quality standards. Also, all devices function using Z-Wave and are wireless (including cameras and smart thermostats), so installation is a smooth process.

Reviewers stated that Alarm New England delivers dependable customer service—both for user questions and in emergency situations. The company highly receptive to customer feedback and works hard to implement recommended changes.

Alarm New England is a top-notch alarm and home automation company, using all the latest equipment and technology. The company offers a wide variety of options, features, and benefits. If you live in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, or Maine, Alarm New England is worth looking into.