How Do I Get The Best Deal On My Security System?

April 17th, 2024



Getting the best deal on your security system has a lot to do with what you get out of it. First and foremost, you want your investment to provide you with peace of mind and a restful night. You want your security system to capture and monitor all you need to be monitored to feel safe in your home or business, and one that does so is one that gives you your best deal regardless of investment.

4 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Security System

Listing some specifics one can make a checklist from is a great way to ensure the most is received from any security system. 4 tips for getting the most out of your security system are:

It can cover all the right areas – If your security system cannot cover the areas you want to be covered, it’s not an investment well made. If you’ve recently moved to a new home and want to keep your front door monitored, you may not want a security camera that mounts on a porch when you can have one that rests by your door. If you’d like a system to monitor the alley behind your business, you may want a moving camera with motion detection that keeps track of passersby.

Installing the right kind of system – Getting the most out of your security system isn’t just about where it goes, but what it does. If your primary recording time is at night, you may want a camera that has night vision or infrared capabilities to capture quality footage in low light conditions. If you wish to monitor a large area, a dome camera with 360-degree visibility will work better than a small camera only good at capturing a single area.

Invest in remote access – One of the best ways to get peace of mind from your surveillance system is to invest in the ability to access it from anywhere. Long gone are the days of simply reviewing tapes, and we can access our security footage from anywhere with remote access. Remote access security systems allow you to control and view your system from the palm of your hand using your smartphone device.

Optimize your settings – Your frames per second rates and resolution mean a lot to the clarity of your footage. Without the right adjustments and settings, the footage you record may be rendered unusable. What you want to look for as a baseline is a security system that provides high resolution, high frame rates, and a high capacity DVR for storing plenty of high-quality footage.

Check Up On Your Security System

No feature or spec will add to the value of your security system if you never check the footage. Even if you’re not aware of any problem or trespasser, the footage could show different, and your security system should be checked regularly regardless if you have a reason to check it or not.

What Our Customers Say

"I had the Alibi system installed several years ago. It has functioned flawlessly. The image quality is exellent both night and day and in all weather conditions. I particularly like the replay (which can be set at various speeds) and zoom functions of the system. Tech support from Crimefreeliving has been excellent. I have received quick responses to questions, and timely home visits — as when I changed IP carriers and my Alibi system needed to be reset. I have recommended Crimefreeliving to several friends."

Rich

"As a small business owner here in Chico we definitely saw the need for video surveillance. After expressing our needs and concerns Tim did an excellent job getting us set up with the set up with the appropriate equipment. He really took the time to address our concerns in a very friendly, professional and knowledgeable manner. I highly recommend Tim for all of your business and residential video surveillance needs."

Ron H., Owner/Auto Doctor

"I have to say I love having my security cameras at my home. Tim Truby did a wonderful job of installing the five cameras. He is very neat and cleaned everything up after the installation. He explained to me how to operate the monitor, my phone and IPad. However, I have had to call Tim because I'm not tech savvy and forget what he has told me. He usually just helps me over the phone and then all is well. I'm 80 years old and enjoy the comfort of knowing I have these security cameras."

Gloria

"Tim Truby designed and installed a 32 camera system for us here at the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District. We had received several other quotes from security system vendors, but Tim’s quote was the least expensive. Tim also installed the system quickly and has always been available when we needed him. We are very happy with our security camera system and we can highly recommend Tim Truby for all of your surveillance system needs."

D. Weseman, Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Crime Free Living updated our old video system with a new 16 Channel HD Alibi Video Security System. The old system had been added onto by different installers which resulted in a cabling mess. There were cables that worked and cables that went nowhere. It was a mess. Tim sorted it all out and installed cameras that are very clear. He also installed a monitor for our cashiers to watch hidden areas, a monitor to watch the entry door, and a monitor that allows employees to watch the outside parking and gas pump area. All work was done on time and very professional! Will always recommend Tim and Crime Free Living.

S. AM PM Chico Arco Station

"I had Tim install an Alibi Video Security System at my residence and a couple business locations. The remote view option is invaluable to absentee owners or anyone who travels a lot. The clarity and quality of the cameras have allowed for viewing employee theft. The evidence provided from the HD video cameras was fantastic! Tim was professional and provided extra value from his law enforcement background."

J. Folsom Arco Station

"Tim, I want to thank you again for doing such a fantastic job on installing a wireless IP security camera system at our dream home. The extra time that you took to hide wires, and install a clean, professional system is much appreciated. I still can’t believe the clarity, quality, and ease of use of this new system. I wished that I would have met you before our original inferior system was installed by another company. Now, whether I am at home, or monitoring the system from around the world, I know that my home and family are safe and sound."

John M.

"In April of 2017, my husband and I made a phone call to Crime Free Living that turned out to be a smart and wise decision. Amazingly, in just a few hours, Tim installed four Dome Security Cameras, weatherproof enclosures, and hooked up into our home a 23" Full HD Widescreen Security Monitor. Even more than his professional expertise was the time spent with us in making sure that this system was working correctly and properly installed on our phones so that anywhere in our travels we can monitor our new home in Magalia."

Tieka and Don S.

"I have been using Crime Free Living for the last couple years ar work and at home and I really recommend this product. Tim is a very good service provider. If he can't figure it out, he's got good tech support with the system that he offers."

Gary D.

"I have known Tim for over 10 years. To date, Time with Crime Free Living has installed two separate surveillance systems for my company. With each system, Tim has listened to my needs and custom dsigned surveillance systems for my specific needs and within my budget. The equipment used is always state of the art, the workmanship is top notch, and Tim is the example of trustworthy. I would recommend him for any job."

Steve D., Down Range Indoor Training Center

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With 16 years of experience in law enforcement, Tim Truby, CEO, is fully certified in video surveillance and training.

  • Certified Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Academy Instructor Certification
  • California POST Certification in Specialized Surveillance Equipment
  • California POST Certification in Basic Crime Prevention
    • Advanced Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
    • Certified Alibi Security Dealer
    • Enhanced Risk and Threat Assessment (FEMA)
    • Incident Command System (100 & 200)
    • Certified Cognitech Video Forensic Investigator
    • Neighborhood Watch Toolkit Trainer
    • Computer Crimes/Investigations
    • Domestic Crisis for Crisis Negotiators
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