You're not looking for another monthly bill. You're looking for the confidence that if something happens at 2 AM, someone competent is already calling the right people.
That's what professional security monitoring does. Motion detected at your back door while you're at work? You get an alert, and so does our monitoring team. Break-in attempt while you're asleep? We've already verified it's real and dispatched police before you're fully awake.
Houston saw over 45 property crimes per 1,000 residents last year. Settegast faces even higher risks with Harris County's elevated prisoner release rates. Your home alarm system isn't just about deterring break-ins—it's about having trained professionals respond immediately when deterrence fails.
The difference between a basic alarm and real security monitoring is simple: one makes noise, the other makes sure help is already on the way. You get to focus on your family instead of wondering if your security system is actually doing anything.
Choose the security solution that fits your needs. All plans include 24/7 professional monitoring and local Houston-area support.
We've spent over 15 years learning what works in Houston's unique environment. We've protected more than 700 homes and businesses through hurricanes, power outages, and everything in between.
We're not a national call center where you're a ticket number. We're licensed, insured, and local—which means when you call, you talk to someone who knows Settegast's streets and understands why backup power matters here. Our technicians live in the communities we serve.
Angie's List recognized us with their 2018 Super Service Award. Home Advisor named us Best of 2019. But what matters more is that families trust us with their safety, and we take that seriously every single day.
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We start with a conversation about your home and what concerns you most. Not a sales pitch—an actual assessment of entry points, blind spots, and where you need coverage.
Then we walk you through options that fit your situation. Motion detectors for main areas. Door and window sensors on vulnerable entry points. Cameras where you want eyes. Smart locks and video doorbells if you want mobile control. We install everything the same day in most cases, usually within 2-4 hours.
Once your home security system is active, it connects to our 24/7 monitoring center. Every sensor, every camera, every alert goes to trained operators who know your address and your emergency contacts. When something triggers, they verify it's real, contact you immediately, and dispatch help if needed.
You get a mobile app that lets you arm, disarm, and check cameras from anywhere. But the real value is knowing that even if you're not looking at your phone, someone qualified is watching your home and ready to act.
Your security system includes professional-grade equipment designed for Houston's climate. Wireless sensors on doors and windows. Motion detectors with pet immunity so your dog doesn't trigger false alarms. Glass break sensors for windows. Control panel with backup battery that keeps working during power outages—critical during hurricane season.
Cameras integrate with your system for visual verification. Video doorbells let you see who's there before opening the door. Smart locks mean you can let in family or service providers remotely. Everything connects through one app, but works independently if your internet goes down.
The monitoring service is what separates a basic alarm from real protection. UL-certified monitoring centers track your system around the clock. When an alarm triggers, operators see it instantly, verify whether it's legitimate, attempt to contact you, and dispatch police or fire if needed. Average response time from trigger to dispatch is under 60 seconds.
Settegast families face specific challenges—higher crime rates, frequent severe weather, and the need for reliable protection on realistic budgets. That's why we offer flexible monitoring plans starting at $17/month for existing systems, with no long-term contracts locking you in. You also get potential insurance discounts up to 20% with UL-certified monitoring, which often covers a significant portion of your monthly cost.
When your alarm triggers, our monitoring center sees it within seconds. Operators immediately begin verification—checking which sensor triggered, attempting to contact you via phone and app notification, and reviewing camera footage if you have visual verification enabled.
If it's a real emergency or we can't reach you to confirm it's false, police or fire dispatch happens within 45-60 seconds of the initial trigger. That's significantly faster than if you had to notice the alarm yourself, assess the situation, and then call 911.
False alarm protocols matter too. If you accidentally trigger your system, you have a brief window to enter your code or respond to our call before dispatch. This prevents unnecessary police responses while still ensuring real emergencies get immediate attention. Most alarm companies charge fees for excessive false alarms, so we help you understand how to avoid them during installation.
Your system includes backup battery power that automatically kicks in when electricity goes out. Most systems maintain full functionality for 12-24 hours without power, depending on how actively sensors are triggering.
Wireless systems have a major advantage during outages because they don't rely on phone lines that might go down. Your alarm communicates with our monitoring center via cellular connection, so even if your power and internet are both out, your security monitoring stays active.
This matters in Settegast because Gulf Coast weather means frequent storms and occasional hurricanes. The times when power goes out are often the same times when home security is most important—during severe weather when visibility is low and opportunistic crime increases. Your system keeps protecting your family even when the neighborhood goes dark.
Yes, you get full mobile app access to arm and disarm your system, check sensor status, view camera feeds, control smart locks, and receive instant alerts. You can manage everything from anywhere with cell service.
But self-monitoring through an app isn't the same as professional security monitoring. If you're in a meeting, asleep, or your phone dies, you might miss critical alerts. Professional monitoring means trained operators are watching 24/7 even when you're not looking at your phone.
The best approach combines both. You get the convenience of checking your system whenever you want, plus the backup of knowing professionals are always watching and will respond even if you can't. Many Settegast families use the app for daily convenience—letting kids in after school, checking if they forgot to arm the system—while relying on professional monitoring for actual security events.
Professional monitoring typically runs $30-50 per month depending on features. Basic monitoring with phone and cellular backup starts around $30. Add video verification, smart home integration, and mobile app access, and you're looking at $40-50 monthly.
If you already have a compatible system from another provider, we can often monitor it for as low as $17/month. No new equipment needed—just switch the monitoring service to our UL-certified center.
Here's what makes it worth the cost: most insurance companies discount homeowners policies by 10-20% when you have professional monitoring. On a typical Settegast home, that's $150-300 in annual savings, which covers a significant chunk of your monitoring fees. You're also avoiding the much higher cost of replacing stolen belongings or repairing damage from break-ins. The average burglary costs homeowners $2,800 in losses and damage.
We offer monitoring without requiring multi-year contracts. Some companies lock you into 3-5 year agreements with hefty cancellation fees, but we'd rather earn your business month by month.
You'll have an initial service agreement that covers installation and equipment, but monitoring itself can be month-to-month. If you're not satisfied with the service, you're not trapped. This approach works better for Settegast families who want flexibility without sacrificing quality.
The reason we can do this is simple: we focus on service quality and customer relationships instead of trapping people in contracts. When your monitoring company actually responds well, answers calls promptly, and handles your security professionally, you don't need a contract to keep customers. They stay because the service works.
Modern security systems integrate with most major smart home platforms. If you have smart lights, thermostats, or door locks, we can usually connect them to your security system for unified control through one app.
This means you can create automation rules—lights turn on automatically when motion is detected, doors lock when you arm the system, cameras start recording when sensors trigger. Everything works together instead of requiring five different apps.
Compatibility depends on your specific devices and which security system you choose. During the initial assessment, bring up what smart devices you already own. We'll confirm what integrates directly and what might need a workaround. The goal is making your home security system enhance what you already have, not forcing you to replace working equipment with proprietary alternatives.
