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Commonly Asked Questions

Clear Answers For Your Security Questions

Homeowners

How much does a security camera system cost in Phoenix?

It depends on how many cameras you need, the type of camera, and how much recording you want to keep. A small home system with a 4-channel recorder is a very different job from a 16-camera business system, so we come out, look at the property, and give you a written quote with exact pricing. The consultation and quote are free, and financing is available so you can pay monthly instead of all at once.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. We offer financing through Wisetack, and every quote shows the estimated monthly payment. Financed systems include a monitoring agreement.

How much is alarm monitoring per month, and is there a contract?

24/7 professional monitoring starts at $39.99 a month, which covers monitoring with arming and disarming at the panel. For $45 a month, you also get full remote access through the Alarm.com app. If you buy your equipment outright, monitoring can be month-to-month. If you finance your system, a monitoring agreement is required.

Can I control my alarm and watch my cameras from my phone?

Yes. Your alarm runs on the Alarm.com app, so you can arm, disarm, and get alerts from anywhere. Our camera systems include remote viewing on your phone, and we set up the app and show you how to use it before we leave.

Will my alarm still work if the power or Wi-Fi goes out?

Yes. Our alarm panels have a backup battery and talk to the monitoring center over a cellular connection, so they don’t depend on your home internet or phone line.

Can you take over my existing alarm system, or switch me from ADT, Brinks or Vivint?

In many cases, yes. We install Qolsys and 2GIG panels (and sometimes Honeywell), and depending on your equipment we can often reuse your existing door and window sensors, which saves you money.

Will a security system lower my home insurance?

Many insurance companies give a discount for a professionally monitored alarm. After your install, we can give you a monitoring certificate to send to your insurance company.

How long does installation take?

Most home alarm and camera installs are done in a day. Bigger systems and commercial jobs take longer, and we give you a timeline with your quote.

Businesses

Do you install access control for businesses?

Yes. We install key card, fob, keypad and mobile-credential access control using PDK and Brivo. These are cloud-based systems, so you can add or remove users, see who came in and when, and unlock doors from your phone.

Do you work with general contractors, AV companies and property managers?

Yes. We regularly work as the low-voltage security subcontractor on commercial projects, and we can provide submittals, insurance certificates and our ROC license for your bid package.

How many days of camera footage will I be able to keep?

It depends on the number of cameras, the hard drive size and the recording settings. We size the recorder to how long you need to keep footage. A typical system we design keeps about 30 days.

Do your cameras hold up in the Arizona heat?

Yes. We use commercial-grade outdoor cameras and mount them to limit direct afternoon sun where possible.

About Us

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. American Security Solutions LLC holds Arizona ROC license #346667 (CR-67, Low Voltage Communication Systems), and we’re fully bonded and insured. We can provide a certificate of insurance on request.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa and nearby cities, and we travel for larger projects.

What warranty do you offer?

Everything new we install comes with a 1-year warranty. Our LTS Pro-X cameras also carry a 3-year manufacturer warranty.

How do I get a quote?

Call 602-799-4616 or fill out the form on this page. We’ll set up a free consultation at your property and send you a written quote with financing options included.

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Call 602-799-4616 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and we’ll set a time for your walkthrough together.