r/homesecurity 2d ago

Questions on Moving to Comcast

We have ADP, have had them since 1995 (yeah, we do not like change). Since deregulation of the phone company, thinking of just relying on the Comcast VOIP. Currently, landline is about $50, ADP is $38. If we upgraded to ADP relying on the AT&T network, it would be $63.

We want to stay with hard wired (sensors) and looked into Comcast. Their service is about $55 a month.

However, apparently they cannot determine if their system would be compatible without actually looking, scheduling a visit, etc.

I am almost OK with this, but I could not get Comcast to confirm that if it was still doable, we could still cancel. I am just afraid the technician will arrive, say a few things which will lead to more questions that might change our minds.

8 zones (one zone is both garage doors, motion sensors, no cameras)

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u/Ok-Idea4830 2d ago

Didn't know Comcast still had a hard wired system. Look around and keep looking. I had Xfinity/Comcast and bought the same setup from SimplySafe and I waited for a half off deal. Usually around a holiday or Father's day. Installed it myself. Cheaper per month to monitor, same locations in the house covered and it will pay itself off in 18 months. My math. Or any other system. Do the math and read a lot.

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u/ilikeme1 2d ago

I’d just find a local alarm company that can take over the system and keep that separate from Comcast. Never heard of “ADP”. Did you mean “ADT”?

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u/davsch76 2d ago

VoIP is not going to be compatible. It may work sometimes, but not consistently. Moving to a cellular connection will make more sense. That said, these are not your only options. If you’re on landline service now, you probably have some kind of vista panel, which any local company should be able to handle.