United Alarm Systems Reviews 103

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We needed to replace a couple of keypads at the Community center. We were informed that we need to upgrade the entire system. They gave a quote and we had them come in. They installed the wrong pa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I chose United because my home was broken into and I honestly couldn't sleep. My stress levels were at maximum and I was becoming a hopeless victim. My friend suggested United because she had a simila... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Darrell our installer did a great job. We had some problems understanding the price quote and agreeing it to the final invoice. One comment about the installation of the Skybell doorbell camera is t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt, good at handling our special request regarding a rush installation. Overall, very good personal service. System is easy and very user friendly. Initial cost of equipment and monthly monitoring... See more

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  1. Home & Garden

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United Alarm is a Calgary-based alarm company that offers home security systems, commercial security systems, security cameras, and more. They are locally-owned and operated, ULC-listed, and the Consumer Choice Award Winner for 13 consecutive years. Contact them today for a free security evaluation over the phone or at your house or business.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

So far our experience has been fantastic! I would strongly recommend united to anyone looking for home security!

May 14, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service

The guy I spoke Gerald Sta. Ana was so helpful and he answered and explained well all my question. Also the technician was very good.

April 22, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I chose United because my home was…

I chose United because my home was broken into and I honestly couldn't sleep. My stress levels were at maximum and I was becoming a hopeless victim. My friend suggested United because she had a similar story. When the Technician come to do the installation he was very empathetic and understanding. He understood the importance of my questions and made it possible for me to feel like my home was safe again. The whole process gas given me my life back again. Thank you United

April 12, 2019
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Huh - Si je savais

Huh, let me just say, "I should have known better". Some lessons are learned the hard way but this is the last time I will base my decision to pay for a service or product purely on price.

April 12, 2019
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Service Sucks!

I was deceived into believing that if I bought the cameras and NVR that it was mine. Wrong, United Alarm will not give you the super user password. So, if you need to set the clock you need to get United to come and do that for you,dumb!! probably at a cost. These guys want a small fortune for a camera and installation. If you can ever get a quote from these guys. They don't seem too interested in selling any cameras or installation. If I would have known this prior I would have never have purchased this equipment.Been waiting 6 months for a quote to install 3 more cameras. Gave up waiting. I will now get rid of this equipment and camera and purchase one elsewhere that I can upgrade, or make changes myself. Not happy with the customer service. It's like pulling hen's teeth to try and get someone out and that's after I contacted Robert Stevens twice. Still haven't heard from anyone. I bought a sky-bell camera and the things hasn't worked longer than it has, always problems with it.I spent a lot of money for garbage that doesn't work and I can't get anyone out to fix it.

September 24, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initial response was perfect

Initial response was quick, info over phone & in-house assessment very professional and quick, installation done quickly, technician left a bit of mess in basement. Overall experience - perfect!

September 20, 2018
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Had several frustrating hiccups for the…

Had several frustrating hiccups for the first week, now solved and things seem to be running smoothly. Will be doing away with the security service as the one night they were sent out to check a false alarm, I sat and waited for at least one hour with no response. When I finally called to ask why no one was getting back to me I was told that they ( security ) will make several calls before they get back to you, really? Therefore if I had not called I may have sat up through the night wondering what had happened,

September 20, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome system with plenty of expansion…

Awesome system with plenty of expansion abilities to monitor and protect your home depending on your end goal be it security or convenience. Really good technical support and prompt responses. Very versatile when app service is enabled.

September 19, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and follow-up.

September 13, 2018
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Reply from United Alarm Systems

Hi Daniel,

We appreciate that you took time from your day to leave us such a great review. Our staff is always pleased to hear that a customer is happy with our service.

Thank you for supporting a local Calgary company.

United Alarm

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We have been suffering from several…

We have been suffering from several false alarms because of this service.
The most disturbing was the one that happened in the middle of the night
awakening not only us but the whole family of our daughter and I had to take the trouble in working with the panel to cancel the defect. the next morning.

September 11, 2018
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor install experience, but monitoring has been fine. Not many inexpensive touch panel options

No incentive for referrals. Was referred by my son. Sent a tech that seemed very inexperienced to a complex install. Had to call and escalate the situation to a manager to get someone out to site to fix the install and make the system function.

September 11, 2018
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Reply from United Alarm Systems

Hi Margo

We’re sorry to hear you’ve had a less the great expense with United Alarm. We did contact your son and as per his request we mailed out a gift card. This thank you was mailed out at the begin of the month. Unfortunately with the high number of referral we do have about a one month turn around from installation. We did have one of our newer tech’s to do the installation of the alarm system, the next day your son had called in and requested to have a different tech to come out and take a look at the tilt switch. A tech came out the same day to fix the issue and can’t see that you have had issues with your system. We hope moving forward that we are able to provide you with a better experience.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Initial consult and installation went…

Initial consult and installation went great. However, after a couple days, the alarm system failed and we couldn't activate it. I called around 6pm on a Wednesday to report the problem and was told an after-hours tech would contact me but no one did. The next day, I called again and was told they could send someone out the following week. Unacceptable! They did end up sending a tech later that day and fixed everything up.

July 31, 2018
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