Vector Alarm System Vs. ADT

Vector Alarm Systems serves a range of locations in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. Vector offers protection features for both homes and businesses, including motion sensors, window and door sensors, video surveillance, monitored smoke detectors, monitored carbon monoxide detectors, furnace failure sensors and flood sensors. Vector also offers the Personal Emergency Response System for the elderly and those with medical conditions who require fast response during an emergency. Intercoms and home sound and theaters systems are also available from Vector Alarm Systems.

Vector Alarm Systems has garnered mixed reviews. According to reviewers on alarmsystemreviews.com, Vector's positive attributes include affordable service, no hidden fees and fast response times. The negative reviews include false alarms, sensor failures, poor customer service, misleading service information, long-term contracts of 2 to 3 years, and failure to contact customers after an alarm went off.

ADT offers 24/7 monitoring of homes and businesses with several centers throughout the United States. Wireless equipment options include motion detectors, door and window sensors, a battery back-up system, monitored flood detectors, monitored smoke detectors, monitored carbon monoxide detectors, freeze sensors, a video surveillance system, and a two-way voice system through which you can communicate with ADT from nearly anywhere in your home. Another handy feature is the remote key chain that allows you to turn the alarm system on or off from any room in your home. The ADT Companion Service is an option for the elderly who need fast medical assistance during an emergency.

ADT also receives mixed reviews from customers. According to reviewers on the Good Alarm Bad Alarm website, ADT's positive aspects include quick installation service, easy installation for those who want to put the system in themselves, and many options to customize service. Some reviewers admire the quality of the service and equipment, while others complain of equipment issues and bad customer service. Other complaints include high cost of equipment and services, false alarm issues, hidden charges, and false advertising claims.