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Two years short of a century of Alarm security provision, Doyle security is a family owned Security Company based in the upper New York region. A widely recognized name in Alarm systems and monitoring, Doyle security offers cutting-edge security equipment made by Honeywell which it monitors through its own UL-listed monitoring center in New York. A certified member of the NetOne body, Doyle offers both landline and cellular monitoring with quality maintenance and one of the best technical security training in the country.
A quick look at the pros and cons is available below.
Pros
- Trusted track record
- Quality equipment
- UL-listed monitoring center
- A+ BBB rating
- Home automation available
Cons
- Not Available nationwide
- One time equipment cost payment
- Local means you could have monitoring outtages, price hikes and cancellation fees
- Could go out of business, get bought out and contract changes (happened to Brinks)
Quick facts
| Founded: | 1994 |
| Headquarters: | New York |
| Standard Sensors: | Yes |
| Touchscreen Panel : | Yes |
| Key Remote (On/Off) Fob: | Yes |
| C02, Fire and Flood Sensors: | Yes |
| Mobile & Tablet Control: | Yes |
| Cameras: | Yes |
| Z-Wave: | Yes |
| Advanced Features: | Yes |
| Monthly: | Starts from 25 |
| Equipment: | Advanced |
| 24/7 Monitoring | Yes |
| Smoke, C02 & Flood: | Yes |
| Customer Rating: | 4 of 5 |
| Support Rating: | 4 of 5 |
| Equipment Rating: | 4 of 5 |
| BBB: | A+ |
Look into what Security system equipment they use
Doyle security equipment is manufactured by Honeywell. The system utilizes the Lynx as its control panel. The Lynx security system is compatible with its mobile app (the total control app) from which customers can easily control various home automation equipment. It also has remote control access from anywhere in the world. In all packages, Doyle security offers a lynx touchscreen panel, 2 door/window contact, 1 motion detector and live two-way voice monitoring.
Home automation brings mobile control via any mobile app and remote door lock and unlock control, lighting control etc.
What it’s going to cost you
With Doyle Security, there’s nothing like free security equipment. Consumers are supposed to pay the full cost of the equipment before signing a monitoring contract of 36 months, unlike other providers who offer “free” security equipment with a contract or paid security equipment with no contract or a maximum of 12 months monitoring contract.
Doyle offers 5 different packages each offering what the previous offers with extra features and of course a higher monitoring cost. Here is an outline of the plans as obtained from their website.
The total home package is the most elaborate of the packages and it comes with a $39 monthly monitoring charge.
- Color night vision: An all-new Starlight Sensor records night time video in full, vivid color. The Starlight Sensor can...
- Indoor/Outdoor: Wyze Cam v3 is a wired video camera with an IP65 rating so you can confidently install it outside in the...
- Motion & Sound detection: Wyze Cam records video when motion or sound is detected and sends an alert straight to your...
Installation
Doyle security offers only professional Installation by well-trained technicians. Once payment has been made for the system, Doyle sends a professional installer to your home at your convenience who easily install the system and teaches how it’s operated. They would also answer any question you may have regarding the system.
A better look into Doyle Security
Doyle security a family owned business was established in 1919 by John A. Doyle who started off providing security services for the Rochester. Doyle security today cuts across both residential and business alarm monitoring. Medical monitoring, CCTV as well as others services.
Support for Doyle security is available via the following portals:
Phone: 866-463-6953
Website: Godoyle.com
Online chat support: Available 8:45 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday
Conclusion
Doyle security is one of the trusted alarm companies in the country. Particular popular in the New York region, its long track record makes it worth considering if you live in its area of coverage and if the one-time equipment cost is affordable. Other choices abound which offer same equipment at a cheaper monitoring cost and contract length.
Other local companies that users have a hard time getting out of contracts with include Bay Alarm, Central Security Group and DSC. Please leave any feedback below about Doyle security whether positive or negative.
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