We also like the visual design of most of Bay Alarm’s pieces. This isn’t your grandmother’s ugly security system; it’s not going to be a total blight on your home decor. We’ll update this review with current camera information once we can get it. DMP says the following about this camera:
It records at 1080p and has a 180° view. It uses your existing doorbell hookup. It’s got motion detection features. It updates its software automatically. Its footage has “pinch-to-zoom technology” to look more closely at anything that interests you. It comes with four different faceplate options so you can customize your look: black, charcoal, silver, and pearl.
These features and specs definitely make the V-4060DB comparable to the most popular video doorbells.
Control panels Keypads Motion sensors Door and window sensors Key fobs Glass break sensors Heat detectors Smoke detectors Carbon monoxide detectors Door locks Thermostats Lights
Bay Alarm Security home automation integrations
Z-Wave-enabled door locks Z-Wave-enabled thermostats Lights? Of some kind? (Bay Alarm doesn’t say which.)
Could be better, and could definitely be worse. We’re guessing the Z-Wave love means Bay Alarm Security is straight-up Z-Wave compatible, but we currently can’t confirm. Installation fee: Bay Alarm only knows. But it’s supposed to be reasonable. Most Bay Alarm Security reviews rave about the technicians, so you’ll likely be in good hands. In fact, the installation techs are a major reason we’ve rated Bay Alarm customer service so highly. (See the next section for more.) There are also plenty of customer benefits to love with Bay Alarm Security, such as the following:
Safety escort services: Don’t feel safe going home alone? Instead of calling the police and trying to convince them to send resources to you, you can ring up Bay Alarm Security for an escort. Vacation watch: When you’re away from home, you can arrange to have Bay Alarm Security personnel drive by. They’ll pick up your mail and check your house. 90-day satisfaction guarantee: If you aren’t satisfied in the first 90 days, you can return everything and cancel. No harm, no foul. One-year warranty: Bay Alarm Security will replace faulty or broken equipment during the first year of service.
We have to be honest: this is the only service we’ve ever reviewed that offers safety escorts and vacation watch. We think these offerings are incredible, and we love Bay Alarm Security’s thoroughness in looking out for their customers. But there are lots of things we appreciate about the equipment, and we’re super sold on Bay Alarm customer service. Seriously, this security company has far better reviews than most big-box providers. So if you’re not on a set budget, and you live in California, Arizona, or Washington, Bay Alarm Security is worth looking into. If Bay Alarm doesn’t sound right for you, there are plenty of other security systems to choose from. Check out our Frontpoint security review, our ADT security review, or our Xfinity Home review to get started. You can also look at this comparison of the top home security systems. Bay Alarm Security and Bay Alarm Medical, although related, appear to be run as two separate companies. Each has its own headquarters, logos, and websites. They don’t even cross-advertise services. If service bundles exist, they aren’t calling them out. One possible reason for this: medical alert systems are self-installed, so Bay Alarm Medical offers service in every state. Bay Alarm Security, on the other hand, only does business in three. In short, Bay Alarm could offer medical alert/security packages in those three states alone. To be clear, though, we think Bay Alarm Medical’s worth it even if you can’t bundle with security. We haven’t written a Bay Alarm Medical review, but we’re familiar with both the medical alert industry and Bay Alarm’s product. It deserves its acclaim as a top-ranked medical alert service.
