BuyerZone users' home security system requirements

We ask users of our quote request service to describe their home security system purchasing requirements in detail so the vendors we match them to can provide customized information in response. Now we're sharing these buyer requirements with you.

We hope these user comments help you get a sense of what types of home security systems other users are choosing and what considerations are important to the average buyer. Take a look and you'll probably see some responses that are relevant to your business.

BuyerZone user comments: home security system purchasing requirements

"Please note if downstairs windows are covered and/or, price for each."
-- Residential buyer, Hightstown, NJ

"We have a total of 12-13 windows in the house."
-- Residential buyer, Leesburg, VA

"Home was monitored previously through Slomin's - keypads and motion sensors are still there, but 7 out of 9 new doors have eliminated those contacts. Battery back-up disconnected. Would like all contact through e-mail."
-- Residential buyer, Toms River, NJ

"I have a small dog 15 lbs. I would like to have a battery backup. I have 5 doors and 19 windows with 8 of them in a sunroom which could have motion detection to reduce cost. I would also like to have 2 keypads one on the 1st level and one in the master bedroom."
-- Residential buyer, Goshen, IN

"1200s.f. home plus 600s.f. shop. One dog door into house. 3 entrances into house, one man door and two garage doors into shop."
-- Residential buyer, Portland, OR

"1. I want a hardwired system with a battery backup. With multiple selections noted above.Main level info:2. 3 walkthru doors and a sliding door (deck)3. 11 windows4. No motion sensors (dog & 2 cats)Above is good for a start.Thanks."
-- Residential buyer, Pelham, NH

"We already have a service with Brinks, but we would like what is out there."
-- Residential buyer, Tracy, CA

"I don't want or can't afford anything elaborate. I would just need something incase someone broke in while we were not there."
-- Residential buyer, Michigan City, IN

"I am looking for security system for theoutside of my home. I want 2 camera installed on the outside of my home. My cars were recently damaged by children."
-- Residential buyer, Lauderhill, FL

"Would like to monitor windows in homewould like fire alarm and battery back up."
-- Residential buyer, Tucson, AZ

"We already have an installed alarm system as well as an installed sprinkler system. We wish to link this to a home security company for monitoring of the alarm as well as the sprinkler system."
-- Residential buyer, Oakland, CA

"Mainly doors and window alarms maybe a motion alarm in the front and back."
-- Residential buyer, Oklahoma City, OK

"I want it to have smoke detectors and motion detectors."
-- Residential buyer, Howard Beach, NY

"Glass brakeage on all windowsPet monitor (I have a dog - around 24-25 lbs.)."
-- Residential buyer, Clinton, MS

"As simple as possible but keep us safe from intruders."
-- Residential buyer, Houston, TX

"System should be for about 13 door/window and with no phone line required only cell."
-- Residential buyer, Kissimmee, FL

"I want a full web interface. 30 days of event stored online and email and SMS event notification.I will need to add one or two sensors to my home.Current system is Brinks;."
-- Residential buyer, Houston, TX

"We use Vonage phone service.what is the extra cost if any."
-- Residential buyer, Naperville, IL

"9 windows monitored, 2 large pet sensitive motion senors and glass breakage sensors."
-- Residential buyer, Porter, TX

"We have one dog, one cat, and a walk out basement with an exit door."
-- Residential buyer, Hampton, VA

"Large rancher with lots of windows, two entrance doors, and two sets of sliders."
-- Residential buyer, Wilmington, DE

"I have 1 dog, I want the doors and windows monitored and battery backup."
-- Residential buyer, Chalmette, LA

"Home is currently set-up with glass breakers, motion sensors, door contacts, and two control panels. We have lived in the home for 9 plus years but never have had the system monitored, but do use it on occasion. Our home owners insurance company would like us to have the home monitored, so I am checking into the cost of the service vs paying more on our policy."
-- Residential buyer, Saint Paul, MN

"The less expensive the better. Looking for service where authorities/emergency and I am contacted in the event of an abnormal situation (burglar, fire, etc.)."
-- Residential buyer, Lawrenceville, GA

"This is a new costruction that is not complete (no drywall yet)."
-- Residential buyer, Gulfport, MS

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