ADT Monitored Security vs. Bay Alarm
We’ve done all the research, making it easy for you to compare home security companies! The chart below compares what’s included in the basic packages offered by Protect Your Home and Bay Alarm. Please take the time to review our expert opinion below the chart for a no-nonsense comparison of the two companies.
| Our Offer | Bay Alarm | |
|---|---|---|
| Door/Window Sensors | 6 | 2 |
| Motion Detectors | 1 | 1 |
| Keychain Remotes | 2 | 0 |
| Up-Front Cost | $99.00 | $345.00 |
| Installation | Professional | Professional |
| Monthly Monitoring Rate | $36.99 | $30.00 |
| Contract Length | 36 Months | 36 Months |
| Money-Back Guarantee* | 180 Days | Not Listed |
| Theft Protection Guarantee* | $500.00 | Not Listed |
| Monitoring Centers | 4 | 1 |
| First Year in Business | 1998 | 1946 |
| Consumer Affairs Rating | 4.4 Stars | 4.5 Stars |
| BBB Rating | A+ | A+ |
| Equipment Warranty | Lifetime | Not Listed |
| Customers | 6.5 M | 100 K |
| Details | Details |
Please note that Bay Alarm does not provide any equipment data on their website. In order to provide you with this comparison, we pulled information from http://www.securitysystems.net/bay-alarm.php, a promoter of Bay Alarm’s services. Last updated Aug 2016.
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Our Expert Opinion
Harry Mehserdjian
HomesAlarm.com
Home Security Consultant
“I believe Bay Alarm’s basic package* is expensive without the added value of other alarm companies such as Vivint. The only way to get a quote from Bay Alarm is to have a representative come to your home and give you a presentation.
Bay Alarm’s equipment package is the 2nd worst we’ve seen. Comcast Xfinity is the worst. They only provide two door and window sensors, one motion, and no remotes. If you do the math, you can see their upfront cost plus monthly fees over the 36 months of the contract will cost you $1,425 ($345 + $30 X 36 months). Our package costs $1,430.64 over the same three year period. So, for $5.64 more, you get 4 more sensors and 2 keychain remotes. And Bay Alarm doesn’t warranty their equipment or offer a money back guarantee.
To top it off, Bay Alarm only has 1 monitoring center located in Pacheco, California, which is less than 25 miles from San Francisco. If San Francisco gets hit by another earthquake, it’s likely that no one will be at the monitoring center monitoring your home or business!
Think long and hard before choosing Bay Alarm. Of the alarm companies we’ve compared, they have the lowest BBB rating (tied with AT&T Digital Life), one of the worst equipment packages, and a monitoring center within 37 minutes drive from one of the United State’s most volatile earthquake zones.“
Disclosure: Above opinion is my own opinion and I do not receive compensation to provide my opinion. My opinion does not reflect the opinion of Protect Your Home. Last updated on Aug 2016.
Made Your Decision?
If you’ve ruled out Bay Alarm and are ready to secure your home with ADT’s monitored service, please call 1-866-946-8419 and ask for next day installation.
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