Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I compared the three systems SimplySafe, Fortress and Pisector I want to purchase a system. I compared the three systems after days of research and wrote my review for SimplySafe, PiSector and Fortress. * SimplySafe: My friend has this system. The main disadvantages are that the kit contains 4 sensors, and if I need more sensors to secure my window, I would have to spend a lot of money to purchase extra sensors. SimplySafe is designed as a monitored system, which otherwise will make a lot of annoying noise, like keep speaking on the console. The main disadvantage here is that the system only texts and calls the monitoring station and only dials one number (the company) that costs $15/month. If you don't want to pay the $15 monitoring fee every month, you will not get any text messages or phone calls. * Fortress GSM-B is an old system device which was released on 2012. Based on the 2G signal, it supports 3/4G SIM card but not the 3/4G signal. Once T-Mobile or AT&T shut down the 2G signal, the GSM function will stop working, and now most areas in the country have already phased out 2G. So I can only get the landline function working and lose the GSM function. * PiSector: GS08-M is the newest system, released in July 2014. There are many new features which use the latest technology. It supports all 2/3/4G cellular signals. There is no need to worry about 2G being phasing out in the near future. It's only $30 more than the Fortress GSM-B, and I get a promise for 3/4G signal and the newest technology. The only thing I worried about was the reviews. It occurred to me that Pisector has been encouraging buyers to write a 5-star-review for a free gift. I believe this is a promotional method, a business way that encourages buyers to spend time issuing good reviews. I believe if a buyer like me who is not happy with a system, I would not issue a good review even they PAY CASH to me. PRO: * It comes pre-programmed in the box, which makes it look like a high quality product. It also has a lot of space base for easy installation (need to apply super glue on the frame before sticking the double stickers, otherwise they would not be strong enough to hold the sensor) · Pisector sensors are very cute and nicely designed. There are no visible antennas like Fortess sensors, and their size is much smaller than that of SimplySafe. Pisector window sensors use 3V CR2450 and Motion sensor use 3V CR123A. Replace the battery every 1-2 years. Fortress window sensors use 12V 23A battery, and its motion sensors use 9V squad battery which all run out very quickly, and battery replacement is needed every few months of time. · I bought a regular sized SIM card from AlarmSIM.com. No annual fees, no monthly chargers. I pay only when the system makes a call or texts me. It works as advertised. · GS08-M includes two wireless sirens. The indoor wireless siren is much better than Fortress wired siren. Fortress uses a wired siren with a wire that is only about 2-3 feet long. It will expose the location of the main console once the alarm goes off. Pisector use wireless sirens, with no wire between the siren and the console. I can place the siren in different rooms. All wireless sirens operate independently from the main panel, which means if an intruder finds and smashes the main panel, the wireless sirens would still blast for three minutes. I can disable the wireless sirens any time by simply press the Disarm key on the remote keychain or the main console. · GS08-M door/window sensors include a Chime function which reminds me if any door or window is open when I'm out of home. I programed my door sensor and enabled the Chime zone. When I open my door, the main console plays a bell-music. If I forgot to close my window when I go out, the system reminds and shows me an open icon on LCD screen. I can then press Search key on main console to find which window is not closed with the names I gave. This function is not available in Fortress GSM-B system. SimplySafe system however, does have the Chime feature like that of Pisector. · GS08-M sensors remind me to replace battery and the system would text me which sensor battery needs replacement. This function is not available in the Fortress GSM-B system. · GS08-M includes 50 zones, and I can rename and program each zone individually for delay /Home/ Chime. Fortress GSM-B has only 10 zones and does not allow renaming of the zone, so if I group a few sensors in one zone, it would be really difficult to identify which sensor is triggered when I get alarm calls. SimplySafe, like Pisector, also does allow renaming of the zones. · GS08-M includes internal backup battery, so if my house is power, or someone cuts down my electricity, the system would keep working for up to 10 hours. I still get alerts via cell phone through text messages. · My house is a range house, about 3000 in sqft. I put the main console in the center of house and had no issue with the wireless range. I even placed a few sensors in the basement and garage, they still work fine. · Pisector GS08-M does support ADMECO protocol. I can contact alarmmonitoring.com, or any ADMECO protocol monitor station to monitor my system for property insurance detectable. Fortress GSM-B does not support ADMECO protocol. · GS08-M supports both landline and Cellular signal, which insures a double protection. I don't have to worry if someone cut my landline or cables, since the system will automatically switch to cellular signal for callout. Cons · The double sticks are not strong enough to hold sensors. If I don't use super glue before sticking the sensors to the window, I would find the sensors lying on the floor the next day. What's nice is that the sensors seem to be good in quality. After picking up the sensors and fixing them with super glue, they still work fine. · The user manual is vague on programming Home and Delay functions. · Main controller keys contain quality issue (key 2 of my first console did not respond, contacted Pisector support for replacement of the panel) · There is no perfect configurable alarm system GENERAL: · For each sensor, I can rename the sensors. I can either set or not set a Chime alert depending on whether I want a music notice when anyone comes to my door. I can also decide whether or not to provide an entry delay. For example, I can have the back doors/windows alarm immediately, but have my normal entry doors delay the alarm for a time to disable them after entry. · I'm able to enable or disable the Home zone when I'm at home, and set the system Home armed instead. This allows me to enable and also disable part of the sensors, so that I wouldn't trigger my system by my own movement in the house. · Standard Four modes " HOME, AWAY, DISABLE, CHIME" · I can Arm/Disarm the system through phone, text message or the App. · I can set my cell phone as the master phone for an auto login, which means without inputting password for directly Arming/Disarming my system and operate the "listen in" "Intercom" features. · I can upgrade my system any time. It's easy to add extend smoke detectors, Water leak sensors, Temperature sensors, Carbon Monoxide detectors, remote controllers, keypads, wireless sirens, UPS backup batteries, and more. · I can set individual sensor as "silent" zone, so that I'm called or texted without waking up the neighbors. It is also helpful to catch the kids who are trying to sneak out. · I suggest all people to install a DVR system with cameras or IP/WIFI cameras to assist in watching the house when receiving alarm calls or texts, and then decide whether to call police or turn off the alarm systems. For now, I think this is a good system for its simple program, friendly operation and rich features. I would recommend and buy this system again when needed.