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"David at Energy Vision is absolutely wonderful! Fantastic knowledge, pricing and work quality! We are definitely considering hiring him to do more windows! We would recommend David / Energy Vision for all your window tinting needs!"

"Pro-Tint took care of tinting several large windows in our home. Our primary goal was energy efficiency and reducing heating and cooling costs, and we're very happy with the result. Luis was an absolute professional from beginning to end. We were provided different options and price ranges, and the installation was thorough. Great experience, and the company obviously values customer service. We'd recommend to friends and family and would hire again."

"I arrived without an appointment after having been really annoyed at a major retailer who wanted to charge me $100 and not place the system where I wanted it.. Sound Solutions quoted me $60 - they were friendly and did a great job and only charged $45. I was in and out in under an hour and a half."

"As a result of a break in and theft, I have been improving the security in my home. After seeing many video demonstrations of the security of specifically the 3M security film, I contacted Film Tek in High Point NC. The initial estimate appointment was prompt, concise, detailed, and on time. The installation was also prompt, and timely. The attention to detail was most impressive including customizing the film to my new French Doors with internal blinds. I believe they do other types of window film which is detailed on their website. I am very impressed."

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"We went with the Honeywell Tuxedo Touch Home Automation Controller which is enabled for a Total Connect 2.0 security monitoring/home automation account.  With this, we also purchased a Vista 21IP alarm panel, a 5883H wireless receiver (which we installed into the panel), Honeywell wireless sensors for motion detection, glass breakage, door/window opening, fire/smoke detection, Carbon Monoxide detection and garage door tilt.  We also purchased some Honeywell sirens to scare off intruders and alert us to alarms going off anywhere in the house.  We already had cable internet and a gigabit wireless router with high level encryption.  LiveWatch once we signed up with them would provide the cellular 4G card for the alarm panel.  By breakdown in communication, we had to rush ship a 6160 keypad to program the panel. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The most difficult part, and this is where I would suggest getting a licensed installer if your mind turns to mush just reading the manual for all the codes to enter for the numerous panel options.  I did, and I manage and configure computer equipment for a living, so don't feel bad about contracting this part out.  They'll configure the panel with all the appropriate settings, document all configuration parameters in the book (if they don't document in the provided pages in the manual, tell them they aren't getting paid.  they'll put the information in real quick or leave in which case you can get a better installer to program it).  This documentation should include installer and master codes, configuration codes chosen for each section and if applicable, email and phone numbers programmed into panel for notification of alarms. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />So now that the scary part is over, we can connect our security system's siren.  Wait?!  Siren!  Oh yeah, that thing that's going to be the most likely part of your home security system that will make an intruder want to leave immediately (other than your double-barreled rifle pointing at their face of course).  For this, we went with the Honeywell Wave2PD piezo siren (same as a smoke detector alarm, both in size and loudness (eg. decibel or db).  This we mounted to our central air ducts (think echo chamber) so the sound travels anywhere the air is heated or cooled. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Note that US building codes say you can't have non-plenum wires in ducts.  What you CAN do with the sirens is mount them directly against the outside of the duct with the siren facing the duct.</strong> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Now, you can program your Tuxedo Touch after powering up the alarm panel so that it can connect to your wireless router, or use the RJ45 (ie. Cat5e) hardwired connection to said router.  Use installer code which we won't be advertising here since it is in your manual and doesn't need to be handed out to criminals browsing the internet.  Setup year, month, day and time, set weather to your zipcode and setup some home automation via "scenes".  Scenes are what will be the brains behind our smart outlets, smart bulbs, etc.  Your Tuxedo will have access to see (not modify) the status of all sensors programmed into the alarm panel. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Finally, if you haven't done so already, work with your Security installer and/or Security Representative (in our case a LiveWatch rep and security engineer) to activate your monitoring at which point they can provide you the Total Connect 2.0 login for your Tuxedo (and Smartphone if applicable) as well as your alarmnet.com login (assuming they are using alarmnet like 99% of monitoring companies). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />As for the experience with LiveWatch, I can say that overall I was very pleased.  The Service rep I worked with over both phone and chat (Dominic) was professional, patient and good-natured despite all my questions about LiveWatch.  When there was difficulty enrolling our alarm panel main board, he provided an email where I sent him the photo of the information he needed and he worked with an engineer there to complete enrollment for account creation. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The only negative, which was rapidly addressed when it was brought to their attention, was that an incorrect model of cellular card was shipped to me.  But like I said, they rapidly addressed this, getting the correct card pre-configured, and shipped the next morning (FedEx doesn't pickup after 5PM normally).  In addition, without asking for it, the engineer I was speaking with applied a free month of service to my account for the mistake.  The next morning I got the support ticket resolution email, but didn't get a tracking number.  So I chatted with Dominic who apologized for the confusion and determined the package was awaiting pickup, at which point I would receive tracking information.  Again, before I could even ask (and I type pretty fast), Dominic applied Overnight shipping on the correct card awaiting pickup at no cost. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />At this point, I'm just awaiting delivery at which point, Justin from LiveWatch will be calling at the scheduled time of day to guide me through installing the cellular card into the alarm panel and any other required steps at which point he will provide my TC2.0 and alarmnet.com account details when he verifies monitoring is successfully activated. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Update 10/15/2015</strong> <br /> <br />So I received a replacement GSMV4G cellular communicator and connected it to the charged battery from the one I already had plugged in.  I did this so that I could walk around the house checking for the best cellular signal possible in places where I could run network cables and power to the external device.  Eventually I found the best location (ironically) was right underneath a stairway.  I say ironically because it was actually fairly close to several large metal appliances/electronic devices.  I tested the new location by moving the communicator 6 inches to the left, the right and one step down and signal strength went from 4 of 5 bars down to 1 or 2 bars. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />I mounted the communicator in the new location, ran new network and power cable to it and worked with Pablo from LiveWatch (Level 2 technician) who confirmed excellent signal strength and full connectivity from the communicator, to the cell tower, to the alarmnet servers and finally to their central monitoring station. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />We then performed a test on the system by opening the front door to fault the sensor after arming the system in test mode (test mode at CMS).  It took less than 1 second for him to see the fault notification which was perfect!  After that was completed, Pablo sent me the login information for Total Connect 2.0 login for the default user which was under my email that I provided him previously. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />I also retrieved my home insurance policy number and called LiveWatch support to have them assist with getting my insurance discount.  I provided the policy number, agent first and last name, agent email and agent phone number and confirmed my home address.  The LiveWatch agent entered all the information into the form and sent it via email to my insurance agent and to my registered email address. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Due to the requirements of the city I live in, I will have to contact a specific individual for a permit form to authorize LiveWatch to contact Police/Fire/Medical (all one permit which has no cost) on my behalf.  Once I get the permit form, fill it out and get it approved, all LiveWatch requires is the permit number, though I'll probably just email them a copy of it along with a blank form so they can have it in their system for other Aurora, IL residents. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Update 10/21/2015</strong> <br /> <br />I had to purchase some more 14 gauge electrical"

"Rice provided recall service for three items on my 2008 Prius: steering shaft, floor mat, and electric water pump. They have a very efficient drop-off process; drive-in and someone is working with me right away. I can choose to wait or use their courtesy service to take me to work. Complimentary car wash after the service is a nice touch. <br /> I admit to having built-in suspicion of auto service from car dealships. Rice is the exception. Trust them enough to recommend them to my 87-year old father for his service. They don't suggest unnecessary work. <br />"

"He was professional and incredibly helpful - and honest! He pointed out that we had lower grade windows that would deteriorate faster if window tinting were installed and did not recommend moving forward with that option. I learned a lot and was impressed with his integrity. We would definitely hire him if our situation were different."

We specialize in ultra high quality Residential Window films and installation excellence. Where the OWNER does all the installations. We are regarded as the best of the best because we only use the best films money can buy. I won't ever compromise on quality and you shouldn't either. Real quality may cost a little more but it's well worth it, because we have NEVER had to redo any of our work. That's a blessing since we have tinting 1000's of homes and buildings over the years. Check out our website to learn more.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."