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I hope this is not inappropriate even for the off-topic stuff from the forum. If it is - please bump it.
One of my companies here in Australia is the distributor for a wired/wireless domestic alarm that combines security (an alarm), surveillance (remote and local camera view and record capability) and automation (lights, fans, electric blinds, appliances etc) in one device.
I am looking for one exclusive distributor in the US, and one for Canada. But be that as it may - I would be interested to know from members who it is that they would call if you wanted to buy a new alarm for your home or business, and how you expect that it would be installed. Would you go to Home Depot, Lowes or someone else to buy the main part of the alarm system, and then go to someone else to buy your cameras? Would you want to instal it yourself or get someone to do it for you? Would you call your electrician and buy whatever alarm system he or she recommended? Do you research alarms online and track them doen wherever you can find them?
It is just a bit of an information leg-up for me to prepare myself with some actual US consumer ideas before I hit the US later this year. I will be talking with the stores mentioned above, and some of the bigger security companies. I promise that I am only after ideas - you will never get an unsolicited e-mail from me!
Would be interested in your opinions! PM me if you like and I will give you my work e-mail address to avoid loading up the site.
Thanks! IanM