Why a Monthly Subscription for your Cameras is Worth It

You’re probably not excited about another monthly bill, but when it comes to your home security cameras, that subscription does a lot more than you might think. Besides the obvious benefit of professional monitoring, here are 6 big reasons why a monthly fee for cameras is actually a smart investment.

1. Cybersecurity Protection

Perhaps the most important benefit of an ongoing camera service are the regular security updates that are pushed automatically to your cameras to ensure you are protected against hacking or cybersecurity attacks.

2. Continual Updates & Added Features 

Another big benefit is the periodic updates that keep your technology current without having to constantly replace your cameras or other security equipment and hardware. This removes the worry about them becoming obsolete, like so many DIY or discontinued systems such as Google’s Nest Secure, Hive View, Home Shield or Resideo that are no longer supported or have stopped working.

As an added bonus, some companies include upgraded capabilities and added features with their automatic updates. Here are just a couple of features rolled out recently to DFW Security customers without requiring new equipment:

•   -Perimeter Guard
• -AI Deterrence 
• -Safety Button
• -Apple Car Play / Android Auto
• -Package Detection

 

3. Better Customer Service

When you choose to pay for a monthly camera service, your provider has a vested interest in your long-term satisfaction. They’ll be motivated to keep an eye on your system, notify you if something isn’t working right, respond quickly, and make sure you’re getting the most out of your purchase. With a local neighborhood business like DFW Security you also get some of that good-old Texas hospitality that might be missing from the larger national chains.

4. Help When You Need It

Thanks to your monthly service, you get more than equipment, you get a team – with access to expert technicians, whether you need a quick fix over the phone or an in-person visit. No dealing with overseas call centers or endless escalations, just real people who are local, know what they’re doing, and are ready to help.  

5. Proper Installation

Professional installation makes all the difference. Local security companies are motivated to make sure their camera systems are sold and installed properly to ensure long-term customer satisfaction and avoid costly problems later. You’re far more likely to get a quality installation with a company you’ll be paying monthly versus a one-and-done installer.

Thinking about a do-it-yourself (DIY) camera system? At DFW Security we get calls weekly from frustrated people asking us to install a video system after their online DIY cameras fail or don’t perform as promised. In the long run, professional camera installation saves you time, stress and money.

6. A Company that Lasts

A company providing home security cameras incurs certain ongoing costs associated with making your cameras useful, such as video processing, communication, cybersecurity, cloud storage, data transmission and app maintenance. 

If a provider is not charging you for this monthly, they could be building it into the upfront cost by overcharging for equipment or skimping on functionality. And if they’re not, they could be making a poor financial decision. As a business owner for over 30 years, I’ve seen hundreds of security companies go bankrupt right here in Dallas. When choosing a company to protect your home, one that is well established in your community is more likely to make wise business decisions and be around to support you, than one that’s just out to make a quick buck.