Jim Kirk Premium Member join:2005-12-09 49985 |
Jim Kirk
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2010-Oct-8 9:15 am
No thanksYeah... I really want to entrust my home security system to Comcast. | |
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| NickD Premium Member join:2000-11-17 Princeton Junction, NJ |
NickD
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2010-Oct-8 10:17 am
Re: No thanksBurglars must be rejoicing at this. | |
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| | GNHI know my limitations. Premium Member join:1999-12-20 Canyon Lake, TX 1 edit |
GNH
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2010-Oct-8 10:48 am
Re: No thanksFunny, one of the first security systems available for residential service was QUBE, which was a Warner Amex subsidiary. We installed it in our home and a business in the early 80s; during the franchise wars. Worked great for us until they got out of the market and several others came in... we went to a local provider, then to ADT... [then to Brinks, which became Broadview, and now it's ADT. What goes around comes around?]
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Re: No thanksI was selling PCs in Seattle in the early 80's and used to use QUBE as an example of the future of PCs. | |
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| Mark H Premium Member join:2008-05-18 Sterling Heights, MI |
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I searched the home improvement forum here the other day looking for a network-able thermostat but struck out. Anyone know of a good one for home use? | |
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Mike Miller
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2010-Oct-8 7:49 pm
Re: No thanksI actually srecently tumbled across something for that called SproutBoard. Although, it's the core for a full system, overkill for a single component | |
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Check out BAYweb products. They have the least expensive that I have seen (approx. $200), and has some great features.
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| | camperjust visiting this planet Premium Member join:2010-03-21 Bethel, CT |
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said by Mark H:I searched the home improvement forum here the other day looking for a network-able thermostat but struck out. Anyone know of a good one for home use? Try this place: » www.smarthome.com/ | |
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said by Jim Kirk:Yeah... I really want to entrust my home security system to Comcast. There is no way I'd entrust my home security system to Comcast, and have to worry about dealing with Comcast's horrific customer service. There are just too many other good security vendors out there, most of whom have excellent customer service. | |
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Will there be a mouthy rent fee per Device?Will there be a mouthy rent fee per Device? Like how comcast does with cable boxes? and NO we will not trun on Devices that you payed for on your own. | |
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| neufuse join:2006-12-06 James Creek, PA |
Re: Will there be a mouthy rent fee per Device?personally they should have an interconnected firealarm relay module... all new homes are built with interconnected fire alarm systems in places... its a code requirement now... I would not want to have to replace that system with some one comcast sells... just give me a module that connects to that system that relays the fact its going off back to them... | |
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Re: Will there be a mouthy rent fee per Device?said by neufuse:personally they should have an interconnected firealarm relay module... all new homes are built with interconnected fire alarm systems in places... its a code requirement now... I would not want to have to replace that system with some one comcast sells... just give me a module that connects to that system that relays the fact its going off back to them... fine we will rent you a cable card like module but some stuff that you get with our main system will not work with that cable card like module. | |
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yeah so each time you burn toast you have a fire truck show up.
You know they (fire dept) start charging you for false alarms after the first couple.
Bad idea all around. | |
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FFH5
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2010-Oct-8 10:40 am
Re: Will there be a mouthy rent fee per Device?said by alfnoid:yeah so each time you burn toast you have a fire truck show up. You know they (fire dept) start charging you for false alarms after the first couple. False Alarm guidelines let you call off a dispatch if you know the alarm is an error. » media2.comcast.net/anon. ··· arms.pdfquote: Set up Enhanced Call Verification You may request the central monitoring center to use ECV when your alarm activates. If they receive no answer at the alarm site, they call a responsible partys or authorized users cell phone prior to requesting a law enforcement dispatch.
More false alarm info: » customer.comcast.com/Pag ··· 087c443a | |
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Ulmo
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2010-Oct-9 2:33 pm
Re: Will there be a mouthy rent fee per Device?"No, I did not get a bullet to my head after 1 minute ago when the Verification Call got put into your call queue. Yes, they're still here, waiting for you to do the Verification Call before you dispatch anyone, just to give you a chance to catch them. Yes, I'm fine, they didn't do anything to stop my ability to handle the situation."
Why have a security system in the first place, then? | |
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| | | | | xpkranger Premium Member join:2000-10-27 Tucker, GA |
Re: Will there be a mouthy rent fee per Device?It's not a perfect system, to be sure. There are so many false alarms that keep the police tied up, not doing more useful duties. I don't know what the solution is. You'd have to have your own on-site security guard to come closer to eliminate false alarms. (and speaking from experience, some of them are very good, but others aren't always on top of things or the most trustworthy either.) | |
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heheFire Alarm not authorized call 1-800-COMCAST to get the fire alarm authorized. | |
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spewak
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2010-Oct-8 10:16 am
Re: hehesaid by neufuse:Fire Alarm not authorized call 1-800-COMCAST to get the fire alarm authorized. "Would you prefer the 8-12 am appt. or the 1-5 pm appt. to extinguish your house fire?" | |
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FFH5
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2010-Oct-8 10:36 am
Re: hehesaid by spewak:said by neufuse:Fire Alarm not authorized call 1-800-COMCAST to get the fire alarm authorized. "Would you prefer the 8-12 am appt. or the 1-5 pm appt. to extinguish your house fire?" LOL. But the actual monitoring is done by security industry approved local monitoring companies and not by Comcast. | |
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| insomniacOh Yeah Premium Member join:2002-09-22 Naperville, IL |
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"We will provide security to your home UP TO 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Continuous monitoring of your home is not guaranteed." | |
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beachintechThere's sand in my tool bag Premium Member join:2008-01-06 |
A little late?A little late on the reporting here? This has been out for a long time. | |
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Sterling
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2010-Oct-8 12:23 pm
Re: A little late?Yeah that's what I was thinking when I read this, This has been in Houston for at least the past 4 years | |
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| fiberguy2My views are my own. Premium Member join:2005-05-20 |
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It's about time.. Comcast has been talking about home security systems since 1996 for as far back as I can remember.. but yea, it's old news, like you said, since it's been in TX for a while now. | |
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axus
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2010-Oct-8 9:53 am
GreatIt's a good idea for Comcast, they can offer it as part of their bundles. I think more competition in home security is a good thing. My home security system was Brinks, which became Broadview, and now it looks like ADT is buying them.
There are several local companies that offer cheaper home security, check dslreports forums ;p But, the more competition the better for everyone. | |
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Re: Watch out for install & service agreementGood eye. Yikes! | |
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said by ThrowDemsOut : If Comcast or their sub-contractors damage your property max liability is $250 on them
Holy Banana Beans... Where's the self install kit... | |
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Re: Watch out for install & service agreementsaid by TuxRaiderPen:said by ThrowDemsOut : If Comcast or their sub-contractors damage your property max liability is $250 on them
Holy Banana Beans... Where's the self install kit... Indeed. What if they hit an electric line or water pipe? Damage could easily be several times that. | |
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Jim Kirk
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2010-Oct-8 11:42 am
Re: Watch out for install & service agreementsaid by cooldude9919:said by TuxRaiderPen:said by ThrowDemsOut : If Comcast or their sub-contractors damage your property max liability is $250 on them
Holy Banana Beans... Where's the self install kit... Indeed. What if they hit an electric line or water pipe? Damage could easily be several times that. With Comcast's track record, I wouldn't be surprised to see a few houses burned down during the install process. | |
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Re: Watch out for install & service agreementsaid by Jim Kirk:With Comcast's track record, I wouldn't be surprised to see a few houses burned down during the install process. or install tech just fall asleep on our couch | |
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said by cooldude9919:said by TuxRaiderPen:said by ThrowDemsOut : If Comcast or their sub-contractors damage your property max liability is $250 on them
Holy Banana Beans... Where's the self install kit... Indeed. What if they hit an electric line or water pipe? Damage could easily be several times that. Me thinks the $wtp liability limit would never hold up in court. | |
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said by FFH5:If Comcast or their sub-contractors damage your property max liability is $250 on them That's enough for me to never consider it. | |
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| hambone42Peace, through superior firepower Premium Member join:2002-02-02 Manassas, VA |
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Comcast reliability, limited liability, *and* a four-figure ETF? YGBSM!!!
I want some of whatever the heck they're smoking up there in Kabletown. | |
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Time Warner has been doing this for yearsI am in a Cablevision area of New Jersey but was able to get a security system with Time Warner Cable. The monthly fee is about $27.00 and this includes 3 keypads, door and window magnets and motion detectors. Service is included also. The 24 hour monitoring center is one of the best that I have ever had. No termination fee at all. My only complaint is that when I call for service the Reps don't get it right away that I have no cable service but just a security system. | |
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newviewEx .. Ex .. Exactly Premium Member join:2001-10-01 Parsonsburg, MD |
newview
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2010-Oct-8 11:30 am
I can just see it now . . .'I'm sorry sir, but to fully protect your home you'll have to subscribe to our cableTV service."
No thanks. | |
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tvtekLive life to its fullest Premium Member join:2004-03-07 Walnut Creek, CA |
tvtek
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2010-Oct-8 11:51 am
Oh greatGreat just what I need, a bunch of Comcast vans to show up when my house is on fire!.... | |
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Re: Oh greatBetter yet, Comcast vans showing up when burglar alarm goes off. I can just see several Comcast techs running around like the Keystone Cops trying to find the burglar. | |
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DaarkenRara Avises Premium Member join:2005-01-12 Southwest LA |
Daarken
Premium Member
2010-Oct-8 11:56 am
Suddenlink SecuritySuddenlink Cable has been offering home security for a while now, and several months ago became licensed to operate in Louisiana.
The issues I have with this is that in Louisiana a security technician has to also be licensed and have a complete background check, which is rather thorough and if you don't pass it, your application will be rejected. | |
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Re: Suddenlink Securitysaid by Daarken:The issues I have with this is that in Louisiana a security technician has to also be licensed and have a complete background check, which is rather thorough and if you don't pass it, your application will be rejected. You have a problem with this? From a consumers perspective, that would make me more likely purchase such a product... | |
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Daarken
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2010-Oct-12 9:57 am
Re: Suddenlink SecurityThe only problem I have with it is that suddenlink, can easily send out a non licensed installer for the security work itself rather then what is required. However I am glad that they are following the guidelines and laws so far. | |
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ilikeme
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2010-Oct-8 12:47 pm
Nothing newThis is not new. Time Warner was offering alarm systems in Houston before the Comcast take-over in 2006 or 2007, and Comcast has been offering the same thing ever since. | |
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Home securityThere are lots of concerns about a cable company providing home security - and a separate set of concerns about home security delivered via broadband. It's just as easy for an intruder to sever the broadband connection as a phone line - and this is happening more and more. Cellular is the way to go. More an more alarm companies are offering GSM monitoring, and even include all the interactive services that the next-gen community wants (remote arm/disarm, text & email notifications, even apps). Some companies (like ours) even have video - but the video is broadband-based, since it's rarely a life-safety issue. Note: I work for FrontPoint Security, and have been in the alarm industry over 20+ years. | |
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Re: Home securityGSM is EASILY hacked on current systems. Just sayin'. Though ith LTE and HSPA+ M2M modules are getting closer to being less hackable. | |
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hemi427
Premium Member
2010-Oct-8 2:28 pm
oops..i can just see it.. the thief walks up to the outside of your house, cuts the cable wire and walks right in and cleans you out | |
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They know when you're homeAnyone think that they could use this data to find out when you are home and how frequently when you spend time at home do you watch TV or surf the internet?
Could also work in our favor though if they take a look at the data to see what times people are at home for scheduling appointments. | |
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Re: They know when you're homesaid by krazymon2:Anyone think that they could use this data to find out when you are home and how frequently when you spend time at home do you watch TV or surf the internet? Could also work in our favor though if they take a look at the data to see what times people are at home for scheduling appointments. I think the cable box reports alot of info about what is being view anyways. | |
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Murdoc49 Premium Member join:2009-02-08 Manitowoc, WI |
Murdoc49
Premium Member
2010-Oct-8 7:10 pm
Exspensivecast home security.150 dollars more if you don't bundle our cable tv. | |
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skuv
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2010-Oct-8 8:18 pm
Time Warner Cable already offers this...Time Warner Cable already offers this in some of its markets.
Just standard home alarm service with a standard looking alarm panel. | |
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panth1
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2010-Oct-8 8:52 pm
InstallationWho is doing the installs, Comcast or a contractor? | |
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Mirazh
Member
2010-Oct-8 10:00 pm
Monopoly Much...FFS,
Monopoly Much? Way to kill competition & capitalism whilst promoting the join or die mentality.
Yep, just keep on giving opportunities to companies/people/government who ALREADY HAVE TO MUCH influence and control.
You won't feel so safe once that bill is due after x amount of years that have passed after idiots have handed Comcast the keys to their home security.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely. That corruption is passed on via your monthly bill.
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Re: Monopoly Much...Don't buy and you won't add to the corruption.
Also, Comcast isn't the first to add security services as a "play" for their services. Two telephone cooperatives in my area (central TX, not Golden CO) have security as one of their options...it means one telco can offer "triple play" while the other one can do "quadruple play."
I guess Comcast users in Houston can do...5-play???...thanks to cable + internet + phone + security + mobile broadband...
...which reminds me, in Houston Comcast could use WiMAX as their cellular backup for if someone snips the cable into the house. Wonder if they're thinking of doing this. | |
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2010-Oct-11 10:23 am
Open SeasonIf it works like their phone service I might as well leave the front door wide open. | |
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Mr Anon
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2010-Oct-13 8:34 am
Ha!The one time I am actually glad they have not upgraded my cable system to digital....they can't offer their crummy home insecurity system to me.
Comcast management are idiots. You would think they would want to upgrade 100% of their cable systems to digital, just so they could spam 100% of their customers with their sorry products.
Most corporate executives are extremely greedy and will do anything to increase their revenue stream. Not Comcast.
I guess several billion dollars per year of net profit is enough for them. | |
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