ExFlyBoy5
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To convert the system, they charge a one-time fee of $399 plus $29/mo monitoring. Still no contract. On the downside, they require that any additional devices on the system be purchased from and installed by them. Their prices are "OK" but the selection is somewhat limited. So I've also thought about a DIY solution using a Qolsys panel. But every time I start researching this, it makes my head hurt. Plus, DW really likes the professional monitoring.
The self update is pretty simple, really. Surety uses the Alarm.com system but they have everything you need to get up and running and you don't have to spend the $30 a month. With dispatch it's $19.00 and without dispatch it's $14. Nonetheless, $399 isn't too bad if they do it for you.