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About Brinks Home Security
Brinks Home Security is a Dallas, Texas-based provider of home security systems. The company is owned by MONI Smart Security, a subsidiary of Ascent Capital Group. In 2018, MONI purchased exclusive licensing rights to use the 165-year-old Brinks name and branding in the U.S. and Canadian home security and smart home markets. Brinks Home’s customizable security systems feature 24/7 professional monitoring and free professional installation.
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Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020
It's been great with Brinks. Their reps were courteous and very helpful. They've taken care of me. I appreciate it.
Juney, thank you for the feedback, At Brinks Home Security we love to hear this from you and are grateful that you are a loyal customer. If there is anything else please let us know, we are here to help! -Edwin Q.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020
I went from the push panel to the touch screen and I love it. I like the way that it looks very much especially the pictures. The installer was nice and very professional. I didn't have any problems with him. He got the job done and he left. Everything is good.
Mary, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us to let us know of your great experience. We strive for experiences just like these. If there is anything, we can do please let us know, we are happy to assist. – Juana H.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020
I converted over to Brinks from my previous alarm company. I spoke to a person last week and the experience was very good. The person was not only patient, but sounded patient. I was really satisfied with how he treated me. Even when there were things that I didn't understand, he was very patient and didn't have a tone or an attitude.
Maria, Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback, we love to hear that you had a good experience with us .At Brinks Home Security your satisfaction is our priority and if there is anything else we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out. -Edwin Q.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020
I've had Brinks ever since when it was MONI. It’s still good and I've had positive experiences when speaking with the customer service reps.
Annette, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad to hear we are providing you with the service you deserve. If there is anything, we can do to make your experience even more amazing please let us know. – Juana H.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2020
I had a problem and Brinks had somebody that came out and took care of the problem. The battery was out in the smoke detector, and also in the motion detector. And so, I replaced the batteries, but the motion detector just kept beeping and it was saying it was still offline. So, they had to have someone come in and put a new motion detector and they replace the old one. He came pretty much right on time.
Jarnebro, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. At Brink Home Security we strive to do better than we were the day before. We are happy that were able to rectify the issues that you had with the system. If there is anything else that we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. - Daniela S.
Original Review: Sept. 30, 2020
In Oct of 2019 a salesman came to our door to get us to switch from Vivint to Brinks. His pitch was a great one so we did. BIG mistake. They sent a tech to come switch our panel settings to Brinks and was supposed to changes all our batteries on the sensors which he missed a lot and used very cheap batteries. After a few months our sensors stopped working and garage sensor never worked. So I called Brinks customer service. Long wait time and the female agent would not give me her name. She was very argumentative as I explained everything that happened. I asked to talk to a supervisor and said many times I would wait since she said they were busy. So after 40 min. Of argument she says we are under warranty and they will send someone out and bill the warranty company Capital Alarm.
I had no idea there was two different companies. She only offered this because I said I was going to call corporate office. So after waiting 3 weeks I get a call to set up the technician appointment. He comes out and checks the batteries of the sensors that were not working and said they were never changed so then he goes through all our sensors and changes the one that didn't work or never got changed. We thought he fixed the one garage sensor but it is still out. He has an invoice that says they are billing the warranty company like 399 for the service call. Weeks later I get a bill for the total amount. So I called again and explain everything and the agent says she will put in to have them bill Capital alarm.
My concern was because I'm on auto pay I would be charged. She assured me that I wouldn't because it's a separate charge not my reoccurring payment I agreed to. Well they went into my bank and took out the entire amount. Over $400 and put us in a bind with our bills. I was furious so I called again and now I'm told there is nothing they can do that I need to get reimbursed by capital alarm.... WHAT!!!! I said everyone I spoke with even the tech said they were billing them. Had I known Brinks was going to rip me off I NEVER would have switched to them. The agent gave me a number to capital alarm that is not the correct one. Very poor business practices and the agent once again would not let me speak to a manager. Beware of this company!!!
Cher, we are sorry to hear about your experience with us. At Brinks Home Security we do take these matters seriously and want to reassure you we are here to help. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, I have located your account and will contact you to resolve this matter. -Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2020
I like the pricing of Brinks. I have the two cameras and I like those. One of the guys helped me with my camera the other day. The guy did an awesome job. It works and Brinks has been good so far. I was thinking about getting another camera but I can't do it right now. I use the smartphone app and I like that it’s easier to manage.
Lavonne, At Brinks Home your security and satisfaction is our main concern and your review reassures all the work we do to achieve that. We are grateful for your amazing feedback and want to thank you for taking the time to let us know. All of our representatives are trained to provide you with a remarkable experience to ensure you get all the information needed to set up your services. I have a system myself and I love how easy and efficient the application is as it gives me remote access to it from anywhere. Thank you for entrusting us with your security and allowing us to give you a peace of mind. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2020
Brinks was recommended to us when we purchased our house through our warranty program. Their service technician was really good. The only concern I have with Brinks is when I called when I've had a couple of false alarms due to batteries being low in the house that we're not staying in at this moment, the person calling talks too quickly and muffled. It was not the connection. It's just that they talk a little too quickly leaving phone numbers to call back or what their name is. They're just not the clearest. I feel like when it's something around an alarm going off, they need to speak slower and more clearly. Anybody who has an alarm system feels more secure. Yeah. I feel more secure having it, and the app is good. I can at least have a sense of whether it's armed or disarmed. So, it's comforting.
Virginia, at Brinks Home Security we strive to do better than we were the day before. I am glad that you provide us with this feedback so we can do better! We look forward to protecting your home for many years to come. please do not hesitate to reach out to us, we will be more than happy to assist . -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2020
I got Brinks two years ago and at that moment, I liked the price, the service and the equipment such as the camera and the sensor. Everything was installed and by that point, I had 3G technology. Now, everything is 4G and more, and my system is not working very well. At the beginning, they said they were gonna send the technician from the company that works with them. The people were gonna be available according to their agenda and I was told to contact them. I did it but I didn't understand why I have to contact somebody else. My contract is with Brinks Home Security.
I called the company and we made an appointment for September 21st. I didn’t go work that day because the technician was supposed to come between 8:00 in the morning and noon. I stayed here at home and the rep called me that he had a situation and he couldn’t go here. I would have to reschedule and the next appointment is one month from this time. I said that I was losing one day working because I stayed at home waiting for them. The company is supposed to have more technicians. It's not my fault and I am not sure if they come in and nobody's here, they're gonna charge me for some kind of things. Nothing happened and now, I must reschedule for this morning on October 16th. Hopefully, everything runs well for that time. If it's not, I'm going to cancel the service.
Before this time when everything was working, I was so good, happy and excited. But at this point, I am not so happy with the service. My app, cameras and doorbell are not working. My thermostat is just controlled by hand and not by phone. Nothing is working except the alarm itself in the home. As long as I am paying completely, I’m not paying the half or three-quarters of the monthly payment. If I pay everything, I‘m supposed to have everything in the service that they offered me. But that’s not the reality right now.
When you have all the features working, everything is good with Brinks, like other companies in the market. Today, they are not offering something that means they are the only one. They are between others in the market and they say in the advertisement that their customer service is the best or the first thing in the company.
Hello, we are sorry to hear about the inconveniences that you had with us. Please know that at Brinks Home Security we never mean to make any request a difficult one. With that being said, I will be reaching out to you to resolve this matter.I was able to locate your account, we will be in contact soon. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2020
I called Brinks in regards to my security because the door-to-door solicitors had came by my house and trying to solicit another plan. I was really concerned in regards to how he was able to get my information without me giving him a passcode. I didn't even give him my date of birth or social details, but he was able to access my billings. I was really concerned about that as to how much information an individual can acquire. When I was doing that, the lady checked. I thought about security cameras. I've talked it over my husband because he does a lot off the road truck driving. We've decided to get the security cameras because of the length of service time that we've been with the company. She told me how I could acquire that at no charge. I have an appointment scheduled for the 19th. Rachel was the one that assisted me. She did do an awesome job. She went above and beyond to assist me.
Clara, , at Brinks Home Security your protection and satisfaction are must and we will do everything we can to ensure this. Thank you so much for leave us this honest review and for letting us protect your most valuable investment. We will investigate this matter to ensure the privacy of our customers.If there is anything else that you need please don't hesitate to reach out to us. - Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2020
We had Protect America for years, after Brinks absorbed them the last 3 months of trying to do my monthly alarm test has been a nightmare. I spent 1 hour on hold with various departments trying to test my system. They told me there was no signal and put me on hold for tech. support, after a half-hour Tech. Support informed me my signal did go through and there was not a problem. Customer Service Rep. did not have command over the ENGLISH language and had to repeat everything over and over until I understood. I Will Cancel my contract when the time comes and inquire into different alarm systems. I never had these issues with Protect America.
Ted, we are sorry to hear about the experience that you had with us over the phone. At Brinks Home Security we care for all our customers and the protection of their home. By any means we never mean to make any request a difficult one.With that being said, I would like the opportunity to look into this matter and reach out to you.-Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2020
When I bought my house, the previous owner had Brinks. They told me that their service was good, so I started the service with them and the free cameras. So far, I'm liking it. The technician was great. I have regular home services and I was calling because I wanted the camera services for the outside of the house. The time that I placed the order, the offices were closed so I didn't make an appointment for someone to come out. Since no one had come out, that means the order isn't complete. So, I need to cancel it. The young lady helped me with the new order that I did the other day that I need to cancel. Everything is good.
Erica, we are grateful for your feedback and want to thank you for taking the time to let us know. At Brinks Home our goal is to ensure the protection for all of our customers. We are glad to hear you like the quality of the system. If there is anything, we can do to make your experience with us any more wonderful please let us know. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2020
My overall experience with Brinks was very good. The other system, half of the sensors weren't working on it. I'd have to go to the battery store to get the batteries to put in them and it was a bit much. Now, I feel much more comfortable with Brinks. We have the camera and the tablet on the stand. All the sensors and glass break detectors are working. It's a much better feeling. The technician that came out to install was very good. He was on time, very knowledgeable, very pleasant, and very helpful. Everything that he told us about the system and things that we can do on our own was crystal clear. It wasn't like I had to call anybody and say, "Well, I didn't understand this. I didn't understand that." I was very pleased.
When I got the Protect America system, it was not as easy to do as they made it seem. Getting someone to come out once I had the do-it-yourself kit here at home was very hard. When I had the ADT system, it was the pad on the wall and it was okay. But I got to the point where I needed to do something else that's why I did Protect America. I thought that this was gonna be a better fit for me. But it was hard to get somebody to come out so you would get them on the phone and they would walk you through it. With this, I requested that they come out, do it, show us how to do it and what we could do if we needed extra help.
Gayle,thank you so much for the kind words you have left us today. It is customer like yourself that fills our hearts with joy, simply knowing we could provide you with not only an amazing experience but safety and security as well is the reason, we get up every day. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us this amazing feedback and have a great day. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2020
When Brinks bought Protect America, they acquired my account. So far they've been okay. The picture is clear. My phone was fine when someone was at the door. But I don't get my clips consistently. I'm still kinda working out the kinks with the cameras and trying to get video clips. They start and then once I surpassed that time cut off, they start back up. But we’ll get them pretty regular because it's on the side door. We go on in and out of the side door. So I probably am using a lot of the clips with the activity but they start up and they are good for about 10 days but then they stop. After about 10 days, they start back up again.
When they were with Protect America, we didn't have any issues with getting clips whenever someone was at our side door. But after Brinks took over, we started having issue. I’ve talked to the technical department before and we walked through it. The clips were coming back in good but they started falling off again. I think there is an allotment per month and maybe that's why they're cutting off because I've reached them.
Makeba,thank you for taking the time to leave us this honest feedback. At Brinks Home Security our goal is ensure that our customers are satisfied and protected. If there is anything else that we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. - Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2020
We wanted to get rid of a completely-wired home security system and go to integrating Google Home with the rest of our Google Home stuff. Brinks was the provider that could then provide the monitoring. Security systems are largely useless but everybody’s supposed to have one. It's as much to stay in line with our high-end home furniture as anything else.
We don't use our alarm very often and it's more of having it because you're supposed to have one. We were playing with it and set it from a remote location, and we got a false alarm on one entry. I haven't even gone back and I just turned it off from my phone. I talked to customer service, we reset the system and I haven't turned it back on since. They were easy to deal with. It was a great experience and I have had no problems. I set everything up. I didn't even talk to anyone to set the system up or to activate the monitoring. It’s very easy to use. With Brinks, I could do everything online. I didn't have to have anybody out during COVID, which was nice. It was a very seamless process.
Meredith, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad to hear we are providing you with the service you deserve. If there is anything, we can do to make your experience even more amazing please let us know. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2020
We have been with Protect America for many years. We were advised that Brinks Home Security has bought them out. Our credit card has always been on file and our payments were made automatically. Suddenly, we get a paper bill for $74+ stating that we are behind on our payments. We called as soon as we got the letter and gave the representative the credit card that had always been on file. She also said that we were due a credit and credited our account for 1 month payment.
Today we got a letter from Brinks Home Security that we owe $37.05 and we are being threatened with cutoffs in our service and may be reported to a credit bureau. WHAT A HORRIBLE COMPANY. I am waiting for a call back from them. The wait time was more than 25 minutes. This was NEVER the case with Protect America. Their service was great and their support was the best. Agents were always courteous. Support is now overseas. You know how that goes! We will stay with Brinks long enough to research another security company. Perhaps it is time to go with the latest technology. AVOID BRINKS HOME SECURITY!!!
Ruth,hearing of this recent experience with us is alarming to say the least. At Brinks Home Security, we strive to assist each and every customer effectively and we certainly apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We would be happy to investigate this matter further and provide an amicable resolution. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2020
I was calling Brinks to cancel the service because I've been without a battery for about a year and no one did anything about it. The young lady that I spoke with really tried to accommodate me to not get rid of the service. She told me that from what she could see, I needed to upgrade because I've had the service for a while and it hadn’t been upgraded. I was questioning about the doorbell ringer and she offered me a free doorbell ringer. But I had no idea what was required for that. It turned out that their technician would replace my doorbell with the new doorbell ringer but it had to be hardwired. And unfortunately, my wires had dropped in behind the wood that was holding it and when the technician came, he said that he couldn't do that because he needed it to be wired.
So, he did the upgrade but he wasn't able to do the doorbell, and he had a very hard day because he was supposed to be here between 8:00 and 12:00 and he didn't get here until it was really late. He said that I had to call Brinks back and explain to them what was the problem with the doorbell. But we had a storm here and I haven't been able to get in touch with my electrician, so I still don't have the doorbell ringer.
Ella, We are so sorry to hear of the experience with the long hold time and any inconvenience that you have. We certainly care for all of our customers and the protection of there home. By any means we never mean to make any request a difficult one.With that being said, we would like the opportunity to look into this matter and find a resolution-Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2020
The Brinks salesman came to our door and I decided to use them. When the batteries were low and my system was out of date, it was good speaking with their customer service team. They were very nice. The system is good but it does not always record and it only gets me so many recordings. We had a party here and people were going in and out. Our daily was used up and we couldn’t get any more recordings. I don’t like that part of it. It seems wrong. The doorbell camera records at dumb times. It seems like, as much technology as we have, when I go out that door and I have my phone on me, it shouldn’t record. Somebody walking up to my house, it should record them. I have an autistic son and sometimes I don’t feel safe leaving him here.
Marion, we are sorry to hear about the issue you had with your camera. At Brinks Home Security your satisfaction is our priority, I want to reassure you that we are here to help and will be more than happy to look into this. I have located your account and will reach out to you to assist. -Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2020
My little nephew, my mother-in-law, and another nephew got Brinks. I got it as well and it's a family affair. I like the system the way it is and I like the way everything’s set up. When I talked with them recently, they were so very lovely and helped me out. They took put two payments to the end and it's helping me out right now because it's kind of crazy outside with everything happening. There is no work and nothing's going on.
Aside from that, when their reps came out, they were good and very professional. They cleaned and set up everything. They showed us the cameras and how to set the system up on the phone as well as how to turn it on. The first time they did it, they did it with the internet. They had this little box and they were having trouble with that box through the internet. So they hardwired it and they took care of that. And now, the internet is running directly to the box. Other than that, I had a break in in one of my trucks and the video camera caught it. I also caught on video when one of my neighbors at the corner had a package from Amazon and some kids on bikes stole it. I’ve told them about it and that helped out. I also told them that it’s good to have a security system like this.
Gerardo, we are filled with joy to hear that we are doing a fantastic job. Here at Brinks Home Security we aim achieve every customer’s needs. We are more than happy to provide you the protection you deserve inside your home. Please know that we look forward to protecting you for many years to come and if there is anything you need please feel free to reach out. –Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2020
Brinks took over Protect America, so they are now my security company. I called them up to verify the takeover, and I asked them to upgrade my system because it was analog, not digital. The tech came out to do that today and he was very nice. I'm in a condo now. I had the security system put in because my wife had Alzheimer's and she would wander. I needed something that I could turn on at night because we didn't sleep in the same bedrooms and in case she got out of bed and tried to go out the door. That's why I had the security system put in.
I have automatic withdrawal and I was beginning to see Brinks was withdrawing money instead of Protect America. I live in New Jersey and I knew that Brinks had been purchased by ADT. So I wanted to know what was going on. I called them and the customer service gave me the full explanation that they bought the name. They're not the original Brinks because that's ADT. Now, I asked the individual how many people they have servicing the Brinks out here in New Jersey. He said only three, which I don't like. I was seriously thinking about canceling this company and going back with ADT.
Having three service techs is very little for the density that New Jersey is. But I stayed with them because they kept the system at the same price that I was paying monthly. But if I find that it's having to go up, I will cancel, and then I will contact ADT. When I used their webpage, it took a while, which I found very interesting. Because it's an indication that they are not necessarily really out here in New Jersey.
louis, we are sorry to hear about the inconvenience that you had with us.At Brinks Home Security, we care about your satisfaction, and we want to ensure that you get what you need. With that being said, I would look in to this matter further and will reach out to you as soon as possible. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2020
Brinks has provided me peace of mind in terms of my family. Very comfortable when I’m away from home that the protection we have available at our disposal will provide fast emergency response. Equipment is easy to use and convenient. Company stands behind its name.
Clarke, thank you for your kind words. At Brinks Home Security we strive to provide the ultimate customer experience. It fills our heart with joy knowing we have protected yet another family. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2020
I moved three months ago to another state. I took my Brinks alarm panel with me and ordered new sensors for the new house. It has more doors and areas for motion sensors, so that seemed like a sensible thing to do. For the past three months I have been trying to add the new sensors to my panel. To no avail. I am a software and hardware engineer, so this process is usually not very difficult for me. The system showed the previous sensors as disconnected for three months, which seemed to not have raised any issue with the 'monitoring' company. Calls to tech support always ended with a timeout on my part as 40 minutes on hold is about the maximum time I can afford. I was able to change my billing address on the account but you cannot change your service address online. There is actually very little you can do yourself on the system you paid for.
When cancelling I had to go through endless holds and discussions to get an invoice for the early termination (it is full price, no room for negotiations) and then pay it. I was told that this is not possible, I need to pay up and then get a receipt. 30 minutes later (still on hold) I get an invoice with "Due at receipt" and a "PAY NOW" link. That is after I already paid close to $500 to terminate the account with my credit card associated with the account. When I asked to have a paid receipt the agent got quite unruly. When I asked to speak to a supervisor I was told 'she' is in a meeting. I am somewhat surprised that Brinks apparently only has one supervisor.
I honestly do not know at this point if the contract is indeed properly terminated or not. The time to go through this cancellation process is about 2 hours. So if you are ok with 'living' out your contract with them, it may be for you. If you want flexibility or if you have a move on the horizon, better go with a provider that has more flexibility if things don't work.
Alexander, We are so sorry to hear of this recent experience with us. Please know that we would never mean to make any request a difficult one. I am happy to look into this matter further. I have located your account and I will be sure to reach out to you by tomorrow. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2020
My experience was the same with Protect America. I had some issues a couple of weeks ago. I was on hold for three hours. And then, I got disconnected. I spent my entire evening on hold with Brinks on the phone, and that was my complaint with Protect America. Because every time you call in, you spend hours and hours on hold. The time that you have to spend on hold is not acceptable. People have things to do. When I upgraded my system, I got an explanation of, “We bought out several other companies, and everybody's working overtime.” You can tell me all the excuses you want, but it doesn't help me that I lost my whole evening sitting on hold.
I had some issues with my sensors. The technician came out and we wound up doing an upgrade, even though I had to sign a new contract, which I don't have a problem with the contract as long as I get the service that I'm paying for. I told them that. But they had a stipulation. You only had a timeframe of about three weeks before your contract automatically renewed, that you could cancel. If not, you were stuck again. So at least with Brinks, she said, “No, if you wanna cancel tomorrow, you can cancel, but you'll just have to pay for the equipment.” That's fine. Other than that, we got Brinks on the app so we can keep track of our alarm system. I liked the new display because it's all Wi-Fi. And the things you can do with the system is pretty awesome. Everything’s good, except for the hold time, we got issues.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2020
I had other companies and I got tired of them. The little guy that was with Monitronics was such a good person. His name was Cody. He gave me all these great deals and everything for adding it on. The system is easy to use. I’m gonna be 72 soon and when you get to be older, you don't need to have to figure out things. They do a pretty good job. They are always there to help when we need them. They always have an answer. They show up when they’re supposed to. They're very knowledgeable when they get here. The technicians are really knowledgeable. They help you through a lot of things and don't mind doing it when they're there.
Joyce,we are ecstatic to hear that we were able to help you and answered all your questions! At Brinks Home Security we strive to provide superb customer service and we are glad we hit the mark for you. If there is anything, we do please let us know, we are happy to assist. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2020
I have my security with Brinks and I pay every month. Being a female, I decided to sign up with them. Recently, I spoke with their rep because the smoke detector was beeping and I couldn't figure out what was going on. He helped me through it and he was very nice. I just changed the battery in it and that was all I needed. All in all, the system works but I've never had to use it, which is a good thing.
Laura, thank you for your kind words. At Brinks Home Security we strive to provide the ultimate customer experience. It fills our heart with joy knowing we have protected yet another family. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2020
Guy knocking at our door around 9pm, we agree to system and he says installer is 30 mins behind him, it was 90 mins later he showed. Doorbell camera quit working, appt scheduled for 10am today, guy called yesterday 4pm saying he was close, I let him know my appointment was today. He said he was the technician and he made the appointments and nobody else could. He logged onto my phone and system didn't work, he said I needed more wifi. I checked my wifi where Doorbell camera was and it was 93.7 Mbps download and 119.4 upload, more than enough. Problem still exists and I will have my friend help me on it from here on out, technician did nothing for me.
Camera has been out for 45 days but I just recently contacted them. Technician changing appointment and helping nothing was very frustrating! Also, staying up late for technician "30 mins away" wasn't the best start. Disappointing experience and equipment. I guess you live and you learn! It's only $50 for 36 months. When you agree on contract, you also get $9 or $10 fee because system will bounce between Verizon and AT&T depending on which one has better signal, I don't understand that? So, $40 turns to $50 after you agree to whatever services. Online lady, was nice and helped as much as she could but we couldn't resolve my issue. Lesson learned!
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2020
Brinks allows their techs to come into your home working under Brinks and selling cny alarms. The tech did not seem to know what he was doing to install a video doorbell. I ask for a refund, never received doorbell or refund. Have call Brinks several times and the tech does not answer cny **. Have notified BBB and will continue to write letters year after year till refund is given back. This is a con. Be aware. This has been going on since July 16, 2020. Must not pay very good for their employees to rip people off.
Hello, we are sorry for any misunderstanding. As stated on our review, we were able to locate your account with us and we will be more than happy to find an amicable resolution for you. We always act with the upmost integrity and apologize for any inconvenience.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2020
I got a little confused. I had an outside camera that come with bricks. I was having a bit of an issue with it. When it was recording stuff, I couldn't switch it over to my video from my ring doorbell. So, I called. They kept putting me on hold. And they said they were calling Pro-Tec America. They also said I had to change my keycode box, which made no sense, and they would charge me for it. I've tried to call customer service back a couple times. I've sat on hold for a long time. I realize they're busy. But I wasn't real happy with that. I didn't ask them to switch. They did that on their own. But I don't see why I should have to pay for a new box. I don't wanna talk to customer service because they don't know what they're doing.
The only person that knows what they're doing is Denise. I have spoken to her in customer retention. Absolutely fantastic lady. She has been very helpful. She needs a raise. One day I requested for her. They said she was busy and they would tell her to call me. I know Denise well enough that if she knew it was me, her and I talked quite a bit, and she would have called me back, which means she never got that message. I know she would have called me
Last month on the 18th, I called. Since we switched from Pro-Tec America to Brinks, I needed yard and window signs since it's a different company. We talked, and the lady agreed, and she said she would send me up. And they come in a package of one yard sign and four stickers. She would send me three sets of them. When I called and talked to customer service today, the guy there told me an entirely different story. He told me that one was free, and the other ones were 10 bucks a piece. I said, “Hold on, that's not what she told me.” So, he looked further into it, and he saw, “Oh, yeah, that's right. They're all free,” which I haven't received yet. Why would he tell me what he told me without looking first?
I’m a little leery of customer service. If you're gonna talk to somebody and discuss a particular problem before you have a conversation with them, look at what transpired in the past. If I called you and I said, “Look, I called a month ago” and I request this, make sure they were going to send it free, I would think that you would go on the computer and go back and look at that, which you can. And she, “Yes, sir. That's right,” instead of giving me a bunch of excuses, which he didn’t. He said, “Well, they're on backorder since we switched.” I don't wanna hear all that. That doesn't matter to me. When something is explained to customer service, they need to review the whole case before they say anything. Look at the computer and see what it says before you open your mouth.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2020
I feel safe having the system. It's dependable and effective. I haven’t had any issues.
Mauree,thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. At Brinks Home we strive to provide customer satisfaction and being accountable. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2020
We had an upgrade to our Brinks security system about a month and a half ago where they adjusted the program inside the touch panel and the guy who came out was great. He was polite and a nice young man. The equipment is good quality and I like that the system tells me if my house is open and whether or not it's protected.
Donnie, hearing that you are happy with our service best thing we could hope for! Your feedback means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Brinks Home Security. Do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2020
I was with Protect America and Brinks took over the company. I had a problem with the smoke alarm but Brinks took care of it and didn’t charge me for an outside contractor to come and do the job. It was an emergency. I had a lot of problems with Protect America, from customer service to the pricing of their equipment to responses. If they went out of business, so be it. They deserve it. Brinks has been good and they’ve helped me out a lot. Although it's not like before that you call the alarm company and you can speak to someone. Now, you have to wait to speak to someone. But I'm sure it's because of the virus. Other than that, I don't have any complaints with Brinks. The system keeps my house protected from intruders, fires and everything.
Wilfredo, we are grateful for your feedback and want to thank you for taking the time to let us know. At Brinks Home your security and satisfaction are our main concern and your review reassures all the work we do to achieve that. If there is anything else, we can assist you with please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for being sure sure. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2020
I always went with ADT because it was the most common one I knew of. But I've enjoyed having Brinks and I've had it for the last couple years. The house that I just moved into has ADT capabilities, but I wanted to stick to what I was already familiar and comfortable with. The Brinks' customer service over the phone was great. They were very helpful in trying to find me the most convenient day as well for getting everything installed. At some point, I didn't hear from them and they called the person and had them call me. So it was good. The installer was great. He was very personable, professional, and quick. He went through everything and made sure we understood how it all worked. He also tested it out before he left.
I like the system now that it's more light. It's easier to take it with you where you go. That was the biggest breakdown from my last place to here. It cost me a little bit of money because when it was installed on a wall, it was harder to get it removed and keep moving, especially if you move out of a place quick. Overall, my experience has been great. I don't perceive myself switching to anyone else because I'm satisfied. It's great knowing that you have a system and I love the fact that it sends me the little alerts on my phone when it's been disarmed. So it kinda keeps me aware of what's going on, even if other people are dealing with the actual panel.
Nina, thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review about our services. At Brinks Home Security we care about your satisfaction and want to ensure you’re getting the best customer service. We look forward to protecting your home for many years to come and please do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2020
Brinks was the first company we received a representative from in our house and we were pretty convinced to go with them. So far, they are very good. One time, the battery was low and I called them. The rep I talked to was great, then somebody came here to change the battery. All in all, Brinks has been very helpful. The person that came here helped us with the different issues that we had and answered our questions. So, it was nice. But every time I call, I have to wait 40 to 50 minutes to speak to a technician, so I have to separate a time of my day to call if I have to call. If I do it during my lunch break, I won’t be able to fix the problem. The other time that I called, I waited 40 minutes as well. At the time, I had to reset the system because I changed the Wi-Fi password. So the very long wait time bothers me very much. But everything else looks good.
karine, thank you for your kind words. We are glad that we were able to rectify the issues that you were having with your system and we are sorry to hear about the hod time. At Brinks Home Security we are committed to ensure customer satisfaction and with your amazing experience it proves it. Thank you for trusting us with your security and allowing us to give you a peace of mind. If there is anything, we can assist you with feel free to reach out. –Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2020
Brinks bought out the company I was already with. So, I just stayed with them. Their reps have been out here for some upgrades and service. They said there was an upgrade to the main control panel for a better chip, so they were coming out and doing it. It wasn't anything that cost the customer. They put the new chip in and did a good job, and off they went. With the system, I am able to log into my cameras if I'm away, and look inside the house and see if anything's going on that shouldn't be going on. Every time it storms, something messes up with one of the detectors, if the power goes off. So, I can look at my camera and from my cell phone, wherever I'm at, and see that nothing’s going on in there, and I don’t worry about it. I’m very pleased with Brinks so far.
Cynthia, thank you for the positive feedback. At Brinks Home Security we are glad to hear that we were able to provide the best customer experience, and that you are satisfied with our service. We look forward to protecting your home for many years to come. If there is anything else we can do to make your experience even better, please do not hesitate to reach out. -Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2020
I’ve done without Monitor for a couple of months. Every time I called, I couldn’t understand what the lady was saying. She was a foreigner. The gentleman that they sent out here was polite and he helped me all he could. I appreciated him. Everything is back the way it was. I really appreciate Brinks. They were very great to me. I like the device because I live in a very bad neighborhood. I really appreciate the alarm.
Carolyn, At Brinks Home Security we aim to provide the best customer experience and we are sorry to hear about the inconveniences that you had. We are glad to hear that the technician was able to assist you and if there is anything else, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. -Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2020
I had Monitronics at first and then, Brinks merged with them. I recently called for my camera in the front of my house. The camera broke. Brinks outsourced the install for the camera to another company. They referred me to them and then, the guy was supposed to call me back but he didn't. I kept calling him. Then I called Brinks and then they sent an in-house technician who came right away. I was able to get my camera the next day. They replaced it since I had a warranty on it. But now, the camera that they installed is not recording properly. I need to call Brinks to schedule for somebody to come over. I looked at my phone and there were some days that were skipped. When somebody is at my door, it's not recording that somebody is at my door. I always look if somebody’s at my door or go back and save clips to see if there's somebody but I can't.
During deliveries, I don't see anybody at my door putting the package. Before, it used to record if somebody’s at the door, somebody's ringing the doorbell or if somebody just passed by. It records everything but now, it's very seldom that it’s recording stuff. I checked the camera and then, I put it on an angle where I could see myself on my phone. I did see myself but as far as recording if someone's at the door, it doesn't. But overall, Brinks is great and I don't have a problem with the alarm system. My mom is 97 and I have the panic button in case something happens and I have the panic as well. Also, the monthly premium is good, so it's fine.
Margarette, thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. We are sorry to hear about your issue with the camera. I want to reassure you we are here to help and would be more than happy to help. I have located your account and will reach out. -Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2020
I called them when I had to figure out my battery. The rep that I spoke to was was wonderful. Everything's good. I'm very happy with it.
Christy, thank you for the feedback. At Brinks Home Security we aim to provide the best experience and are happy to hear that our representative assisted you with your battery. If there is anything else, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. -Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2020
We used to have Protect America and we loved it. After Brinks took over, it became an ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE. They are horrific and by far worse company we ever had to deal with. We have been trying to cancel for 5 months now. We emailed many times with no response. We called and each time talked to 3-6 people since they constantly transfer you then after we go through everything, we were told we would get a docusign to cancel it and it would never come through. We sent emails about this concern and there was nothing.
After we finally called and finally talked to manager and got the docusign, and signed it we were still constantly getting billed. We got a phone call a few weeks later and they said said just because we signed it, does not mean it was processed. Even after they processing it we are still getting billed. We were told 2 times that the payment it would be the final payment but they are keep on going... Dealing with them is the worst. RUN AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY AS FAR AS YOU CAN!
Sharon, we are sorry to hear of your recent experience. Please know that at Brinks Home we never mean to make any request a difficult one. I’d like the opportunity to take a further look into this matter to provide you with a resolution. I have located your account with us and will be sure sure to reach out to you. - Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2020
Excellent personal attention and the customer service person I spoke with was very helpful and pleasant to deal with. Got the system tested and everything was good. He was also able to answer all of my questions. Very pleased, thanks.
Donald, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review to match your 5 star services. Let us know if you have any other questions. Have a great week! – Daniela S
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2020
I was an ADT customer for very many years and I liked their equipment. But the problem with ADT is that my needs got bigger than what it was. I had neighbors moving out and left areas unprotected that normally would be protected. So, I was calling to get ADT to come in and take a look at my new issues. They did not want to do this. They ignored me and passed me off, which upset me, and I went on about my way. I called a couple of local people and one local guy who was a neighbor of mine never got back with me.
I called Protect America and I was extremely happy with the equipment that I received as far as the amount. However, once I got the equipment, I was surprised with the quality difference. The sensors and the things that I've got in my house doesn't look as well made and as nice as those from ADT. If you go to one of my windows, there's a piece of sticky on all my windows. Everything that they gave me has a piece of Velcro. So, I just glued a piece of velcro onto my frame and then put the sensor on the velcro. I pulled the sticker and these things stuck on there. So, I was shocked that I didn't get the quality. I stuck my foot in my mouth. I became their customer for three years. I signed the contract. I agreed to it and I'm a man of my word.
ADT called me probably about two months after into my contract and I promised them I would return because I liked their equipment. In the process of all this craziness, apparently they're out and I get a bill from Brinks. I threw it in the garbage because I don't have Brinks security. Then, I got this third bill and my wife told me that I probably ought to pick up the phone and call them. So I did and found out that since Protect America went out of business, Brinks is picking up their customers. It’s a great opportunity. They are very ingenious with doing that smart business because even though Protect America went out of business, there are still customers out there needing to be serviced. I talked to a guy and he told me that he could move me over to Brinks. I was fine with that. I’ve been using the same equipment that I had before.
I have made some phone calls because there are still other things out there that I'm not happy with. I live in a bad neighborhood and I've kinda pushed their security in the back burner. I was gonna deal with it a little later but I would be interested in more equipment and in furthering my security. One of the things that really boggles my mind is that I have, all around my house, stickers that says ADT. I was thinking that if I own the company and I was securing that guy's house, I would want my company stickers on that man's house.
Sean, sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. At Brinks Home Security our goal is to provide the best customer experience, and I want to reassure you we are here to help. I was able to find your account and will reach out so we can discuss your concerns and resolve. -Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2020
The service was good. The quality of the system seems okay. It has quick response.
Lorraine, we are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, please reach out to us if there is anything else we can do. -edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2020
They contacted me and told me they wanted to update my system. They said my stuff that I had in my house is gonna be outdated at the end of the year. So they put a new keyboard in and checked all my systems out as far as what I had already in. The tech fixed the backdoor one that I was having problems with when you put the new system in. The system is functioning quite well. It's easy to set. The guy who put it in knew his stuff and he was able to show us very easily how to work the new system.
Michael, we are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the quality of your system. At Brinks Home Security the experience described in your review is the exact kind of experience we strive to bring to all our customers. If there is anything, we can do to keep your time with us anything other than amazing please feel free to reach out to us. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2020
I kept having problems with ADT because they would say they were gonna send the police. I still have trouble because I have two dogs and sometimes I don't remember that my back door is open. Then it's very hard for me to run back there to shut the door and turn everything off. So for a while, I didn't turn my alarm on 'cause I figured I looked like I was armed to people outside. Brinks had to replace my sensor and the nicest guy came out and did that. Now, I'm trying to work with them or an electrician so that they could literally drop down my doorbell thing that's up in my attic, 'cause it's not through. Once they do that, then I can put the Brinks stuff on there. They have a SkyBell so that's fine.
Their people are good. However, they're impossible to get ahold of. I go through all these things and I am not tech-savvy. They need to have something to help people like me. I need to get ahold of them because the police were at my house yesterday. I have a Ring, which B&D Security, their subcontractor, didn't alert me to the fact that they couldn't install it in my home to make it work. Evidently, there's a battery charger on there and they didn't give that to me. I've had an electrician come in and he didn't do the right thing either for $250. Then, I had a camera, which Brinks really tried to help me with. The police wanna know if I have any film because it was a murder. I tried to get ahold of them yesterday and I wasn't able to 'cause I had other things to do too and couldn't stay on the line.
I feel that Brinks is responsible for their subcontractors. I don't like their subcontractors. They have the nerve to report me to credit because I said I won't work with them. Don't send them into my house. When dealing with them, you have to be tech-savvy, be very careful, and you have to ask the right questions. I got scammed by a contractor but now, I have some good people around me. I like Brinks, once I found that they weren't the subcontractors.
Mary , thank you for taking the time to leave us this honest feedback. At Brinks Home Security our goal is ensure that our customers are satisfied and protected. We are glad that we rectified any issues. If there is anything else that we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. - Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2020
I was with Frontpoint and two guys came to my house and tried to convince me to switch over to Brinks. I had sensors and things, but I didn't have cameras at that time so they offered to give me cameras for free. That was what got me to sign up a contract with them. When I initially signed up, it was MONI, and I still have the old yard sign. I requested a new one about two weeks ago, but I never got it. I'm gonna call them because it's going on to three weeks that I haven't received what I requested. But other than that, I'm pretty happy with their service.
Joan, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review today. We at Brinks Home Security appreciate you and look forward to protecting you for many years to come.I see a request for your yard sings and they should be arriving soon ! If there is any thing we can do please don't hesitate to reach out to us. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2020
Brinks had more features than what I had before. The installation went well. I’m very much pleased with the system's features. It let me know the least little thing my doorbell camera picks up, which is a good thing. I called Brinks when I had some issues. They then came out and took care of them. They were very nice. I'm satisfied with Brinks.
Patricia, thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. At Brinks Home we strive to provide customer satisfaction and being accountable. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2020
Brinks is the best security that I can refer to people. I feel much safer in my home. They give me quality security for a good price that I can afford and I'm on disability so I can't afford expensive alarm but Brinks helped me out with all my windows and doors are secure. Now I feel much much safer with my son at my home. Thank you Brinks.
Kenneth, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the service we provide at Brinks Home Security and look forward to protecting your family for many years to come. -Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2020
I just have to say if you need help ask for Denise. Not only was she helpful with an issue I have been having with a different security company she was also uplifting. I was so glad I was able to speak with her. I'm sure others will be helpful but she stands out.
Judy, thank you for taking time to leave us this positive feedback. Brinks Home Security aims to provide the best experience to all of our customers. If there is anything else, please feel free to reach out and we will be happy to help. -Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2020
We are pleased with the security service except for the price. We are senior citizens and would like to be considered for a lower monthly fee. Please consider this without other frills not to be attached to any discount. Thanks.\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. At Brinks Home Security we value customers like you and we want to ensure that you get the best deals. Please call us directly to see what offers we have currently. we are here to help! - Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2020
I was real please with her and if I knew someone that needed the alarm system I would definitely recommend this company and I want to take the time to thank you for your good service so far and I know the future is going to be great.
Annie, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with our service. If there is anything else we can do to make your experience better please feel free to reach out to us. -Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2020
My Tech was well knowledgeable about the product and offer suggestions. He even went over everything at the end to assure I had no questions knowing that I am a seasoned customer. Wish I could request for same Tech in future, but I believe Brinks have many more out there. Keep up the good work!
David, thank you for the kind words. We strive for experiences like these and our happy to hear that our certified technician was able to provide you with outstanding service. If there is anything else we can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. -Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2020
Rep sent from OKC.. Finally get New camera but in.. Usually work..great..difficult is Internet out here in Route Coweta..but all in all God gets the glory..Thank You..Brinks Security for keeping my home safe.. System works well..Hope to keep for many years to come.. Future is Bright!!!
Brenda, thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind words. We at Brinks home security are glad to hear that we met your expectations and hope to be part of your future for many years to come.If there is anything else that we can do, please do not hesitate to contact us. -Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2020
It was a great experience. The Technician was amazing. He spent the time showing me how everything work and teaching me how to use everything and he made sure I knew what I was doing. I felt much better after he left for all that he had done.
Carol, thank you for reaching out and letting us know about your great experience. At Brinks Home Security we strive to provide the best quality of security and service for all of our customers. We are glad that our certified technician was able to assist you and provide you the service you deserve.If there is anything we can do to make your experience even more amazing please let us know. -Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2020
I encountered issues with my backyard camera after changing internet providers. I received several courses of actions to the point I became frustrated. This all changed when Reece answered & resolved my issue. Reece was patient, professional, and motivated to resolve my issue. For his efforts, I truly APPRECIATE HIM!
Leon, sorry to hear about the issue you had with your backyard camera but glad that our technical support representative was able to resolve the problem. Here at Brinks Home your security and satisfaction are our priority, please do not hesitate to reach out to us if there is anything else we can do. -Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2020
I bought the home from my dad and he had an alarm system put in about six years ago. As the time went by, I called a number of the monitoring service that my dad had and Brinks had bought that company. I did some research and they seemed to be okay. I had a guy come out to give me a quote. The guy who came out was nice. There had been four different technicians that came to my home for some problems that I had. They were all nice guys. They didn't waste time.
It's hit-or-miss with Brinks. The cameras work sometimes but sometimes they don't. They work 8 times out of 10. I had a technician come out a couple of weeks ago. I had the alarm go off a couple of times and I told that to the technician while he was here. The alarm went off three times. On the third time, I did it on purpose to see if somebody would call me back. I let the alarm go off for quite some time. I was expecting them to phone call back and say, "Hey, your alarm went off. Are you okay?" But no one ever called me back.
Ramon, we are sorry to hear about your most recent experience and that your system is not working properly. At Brinks Home Security we acre about your protection and we want to rectify this issue. I was able to locate your account and Ii will be reaching out to you. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2020
I've had Monitronics for 15 years, so I just stuck with Brinks. There was just a website change, but I could still use the old website. I moved like a month after they merged and they put me a brand new system. The installation team was very professional, quick and in and out. They explained everything that I needed. Everything works good as far as the equipment.
Juan, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. At Brinks Home we care about your satisfaction and want to ensure you’re getting the best quality service. We are glad to hear your installation was a success and you like the system. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for being sure sure and trusting us with your security. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
The Technical Rep. was very knowledgeable and knew exactly what to tell me so I was able to install the sensors over the phone. She polite and helpful with a great sense of humor. She stood by my side until the Sensor was installed and working correctly. Great Job. Excellent Customer Service. I give 5 stars. Thanks for everything.
Frazier, we are filled with joy to hear that we are doing a fantastic job. Here at Brinks Home your protection and satisfaction are must and we will do everything we can to ensure this. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for being sure sure and allowing us to give you a peace of mind – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
It all started when I didn't get the call. I was supposed to from Wilfred. He put me on $10 for 6 mos. And he was supposed to call after 6 mos to discuss another contract. He never a called and I was billed $34 without my permission. I called your C/I and spoke to an agent. He kept saying that he'll check with his Supervisor. After a halve dozen times I said let me talk to the supervisor. The supervisor refused to get on the phone with me. I told the agent, "If that were the case then I'm going to the bank tomorrow and cancel your withdrawal privilege." I cancelled called my month to month contract.
A short time later I received a letter in the mail stating to pay $34.23. You may report me to the credit bureaus. I haven't missed or been late with any creditor for over 15 years. Shortly after I spoke to Timothy then he said he would waive the $34.23 and to call tech Support in 2 weeks and they would work me out a real good deal. I called them and the best they could do was $31 a month. I said no. I'd had enough with your new company and sent you a final payment of $34.23 on 9/10/2020. I suggest you listen to the tapes of my conversations or have someone with authority call me.
-Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
My experience with Brinks Home Security has been very professional. Each time I've been able to talk to a Representative or technician they have been very knowledgeable and helpful and able to answer and address my concerns.
Doris, thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback, we love to hear how we are doing. Thank you for your long-time loyalty with Brinks Home Security, it truly means the world to us. We look forward to being your trusted security provider for many years to come. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Received notification that battery was low in one of sensors. Called service and made an appointment and started service contacts on parts. Both person’s I talked to and came out were very knowledgeable and nice.
Dianne, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. At Brinks Home Security we strive for experiences like yours. Thank you for being sure sure. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
The set up was easy and the man who came out was knowledgeable. He couldn't get the camera working so he had to order another one then set a future date to come back to set that up. Two weeks later he came back and everything is working fine now.
Paris, thank you for taking the time to leave us this honest feedback. At Brinks Home Security our goal is ensure that our customers are satisfied and protected. If there is anything else that we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. - Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
OMG THIS GIRL IS AN ANGEL WHEN IT COMES TO CUSTOMER SERVICE, I was on hold for over 2 hours!! I was so upset I just wanted to cancel my service no matter what! Well it just took her one simple question about my password and I melted like butter on a hot skillet!! Wow! I can’t even believe it myself. Not only I didn’t cancel but I extended my contract to 60 months. What a duffes huh!! She made my day and that’s what’s important at the end of the Day to hear compassion and understanding at the other end of the line.
-Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I wanted to know about reducing my monthly cost of equipment...YES, GOT A REDUCED COST BUT EXTENDED CONTRACT. After 36 months and I own the equipment, how much will I pay monthly..was what I needed to know..Now I have an extended contract for just $15 less.
Sonia,thank you for taking the time to leave us this honest feedback. At Brinks Home Security our goal is ensure that our customers are satisfied and protected. If there is anything else that we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. - Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
I’m very please that I called and c/o the door bell not staying on. The rep was very nice and understood my concerns and send a tech to replace it. The tech was very knowledgeable and professional. He also recommended the Skybell be replace. I’ve had no problems since.
Yadiris, we are grateful for your amazing feedback and want to thank you for taking the time to let us know. Here at Brinks Home your security and satisfaction are our priority. We are glad to hear we are able to provide you with the protection you deserve in your home. Please know that we look forward to protecting you for many years to come and if there is anything you need please feel free to reach out. – Juana H
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
The various customer associates were very helpful very professional, very kind and listened to all my concerns and issues, due to the great service I extended my contract for another 2 years. Only thing I am waiting for is a doorbell camera that would be a great addition to our Brinks Security System. Was told that I might be able to get one as a promotional item.
Phillip, we are thankful for your amazing feedback. At Brinks Home Security we aim to provide the best experience and are glad to hear that we were able to resolve all your concerns and issues. If there is anything else that we can do, please do not hesitate to contact us. -Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
I was pretty happy with the customer service, the only reason why it didn't get a 5 star was just the wait and hold time I had to go through took forever. Total Security was a 5 star. The tech came out changed my door sensor, talked to me about how to upkeep and adjust sensor if necessary..
Tim, we are thankful for your honest feedback. Here at Brinks Home Security we strive to provide you with the best service. We are sorry to hear about your experience over the phone but are glad the technician was able to resolve your issue and also provide the best service. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us, we are happy to assist. - Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
My installer was ON TIME AND PROFESSIONAL. Great job replacement of 4 camera and installed one outside camera. Very little mess and cleaned every area. NO damage to my walls.. Explain use clear pictures and was polite very pleasant. Thank you for a job well done.???
Loretta, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. At Brinks Home we strive to provide superb customer service and I am glad your experience with the technician was excellent. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for being sure sure and trusting us with your security. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
I have been a customer of the Brinks/Ring Home Security System for approximately 2 years; and I am very satisfied with the product. However, I am not satisfied about having to pay additional cost when the System malfunction, to have a Tech come onsite and address the issue. Otherwise, my overall satisfaction is that the Home Security System is a great one, when it works properly. I have and will continue to recommend it to others.
leavuanita, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. At Brinks Home Security our goal is to provide excellent customer satisfaction and We want every experience to be “five stars”!It sounds like we achieved that goal with you.Do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Not only do we feel safe, but Brinks is responsive even when it is an accidental glass break or other issues. They also came and did a no charge system update recently without us asking. Techs are knowledgeable, friendly, and quick.
Duane, the experience described in your review is amazing to read. Our goal is for our customers to feel exactly the way you do. If there is anything, we can do to keep your time with us anything other than amazing please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for being sure sure and allowing us to provide you with a peace of mind. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
The problem with my security system was fixed quickly and now it works well. My sense of safety has been greatly improved! My service man was masked, pleasant, and explained everything as he went. Kudos to West Security!
Mary, the experience described in your review is amazing to read. At Brinks Home your security and satisfaction are our main concern and we are glad that your system is now up and running. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out to us.- Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
The system had a malfunction, the alarm of no signal was sounding very often. I called Brinks and they were very friendly and quick to respond. They came and replaced the communication system to a 4G, the problem was resolved.
Jorge, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback as it is always appreciated. At Brinks Home your security and satisfaction are our main concern and we are glad that your system is now up and running. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback as it allows us to improve as a company. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Could not shut it off. Code would not punch in and this was at 4 AM. The man at the other end didn't know what to do either. After constantly punching it in the code in for at least 15 minutes it finally shut off. I'm not finding the panel easy to negotiate or to see what my settings are.
Joan, we are sorry to hear that you are not satisfy with your system . At Brinks Home Security our main goal is to provide all our customers with the best customer experience, and I am sorry if this was not the case. I was able to locate your account based on the information provided. I will be more than happy to reach out to you and resolve this matter. –Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Satisfied but disappointed termination requires approximately 30 days. Also, I noticed while a customer some miscommunication. Otherwise, service was fine. I had to request termination because the house was sold where the alarm is, and my residence has Frontpoint.
Eric, we are sorry to hear that your experience with us has not been a pleasant one. Here at Brinks Home Security we have a cancellation process to follow of 30 days, this allows us to notify your local municipalities of the cancellation. Regardless we want to ensure each customer is fully satisfied which is why we won the JD power award for customer satisfaction. I was able to locate your account based on the information provided. I will be more than happy to reach out to you and resolve this matter. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
The only complaint I have is that my alarm beeps regularly and the box with the exclamation point blinks and when I push it it says radio modem failure and it displays the time. I need someone to explain to me how it's going on. I’ve been meaning to call you guys.
Cheryl, your feedback means a lot to us. We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your security system. At Brink Home Security we strive to do better than we were the day before. If you have the time please call us at 1800-447-9239. We will be more than happy to assist you. - Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
The service was great, I just wish Brinks took responsibility for a panel that did not work and had to switch out and not charge for non functional equipment. The Customer service and service techs were awesome, fast and friendly.
Christina, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback as it is always appreciated. At Brinks Home Security we strive to do better than we were the day before. We do apologize if you had any problems with your system but are glad, we were able to rectify and the system is working properly. If there is anything, we can do please let us know, we are more than happy to assist. We look forward to providing you with a quality home security service. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
The technician that came to my house to update and check all my alarm for me that other technician didn’t finish he was wonderful. Thank you Mark. I really appreciate you take the time to make sure everything is working.
Linda, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback as it is always appreciated. At Brinks Home Security we strive to do better than we were the day before. We do apologize of your first experience but are glad we were able to rectify the system is working properly. If there is anything, we can do please let us know, we are more than happy to assist. We look forward to providing you with a quality home security service. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Very helpful when reached the correct department and person to run a test on my security system. Detailed information on what to expect when test was run. No problems or concerns after test performed successfully.
Leonard, we are glad we can be your trusted home security provider. At Brinks we care about your satisfaction and want to ensure you are getting the best quality of service. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
You recently upgraded my thermostat. Not a good experience. I have called tech support 2x and I gotta change batteries every day. Called for in home service repair and did not show. Very unhappy. My house is hot when before I had to constantly turn my air unit down. Very unhappy.
Sandra, we would like to extend to you our most sincere apologies regarding your recent issues with the system. At Brinks Home Security our main goal is to provide all our customers with the best customer experience and make sure that your system is working properly.I have located your account and I will be sure to reach out to you. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
New customer transferring over from Protect America. Short term experience has been mixed. Great Customer Service personnel, but follow through less than optimal. Yard sign and decals were promised right after transfer but were delayed in arrival. Communication concerning delay was nonexistent. Thus my rating of good not great!
David,thank you for taking the time to leave us this honest feedback. At Brinks Home Security our goal is ensure that our customers are satisfied and protected. If there is anything else that we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. - Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
I have contacted Brinks twice trying to get a replacement sign for my front yard. I still haven’t gotten a sign or update on a sign. Am I not a valued customer because I’m on a reduced price veteran plan?
Nathan, we are sorry to hear about the inconvenience that you have with your account. at Brinks Home security we care about your concerns and we never mean to make any request a difficult one. I was able to find your account and I will be more than happy to look into this matter and reach out to you. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Very professional. The only thing is they didn't reset my panel so the FC code would stop showing. Had to call myself to square that away, but just an inconvenience more than anything, not worth dinging them for it.
Mark, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us to let us know of your feedback. Here at Brinks Home your protection and satisfaction are must and we will do everything we can to ensure this. We are sorry to hear that you had problems with the panel but are glad we were able to rectify that. If there is anything, we can do please let us know, we are happy to assist. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Have not had service since 8-27-20. Call twice to talk to a technician for assistance. Held for an hour call. Was disconnected. Second time called again. Held for another hour to speak to someone but problem not solved. Ask to speak to supervisor but each time no one available at the time. I would have to hold the line again probably for another hour. Have been with Monica and others for almost 10 years. Brinks has really not been doing good job lately. Having to wait over an hour to talk to someone and not getting the job done it’s not a good thing. Seems like Brinks has more work than they can handle. This is the first time I speak badly about some company.
Juliette, we are sorry to hear about the experience that you had with us over the phone. At Brinks Home Security we care for all our customers and the protection of their home. By any means we never mean to make any request a difficult one. Furthermore, I would like to investigate this matter myself. I was able to locate your account with us and I will be more than happy to reach out to you. - Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
I called many times and was disconnected many times after waiting for 26 minutes or more. I tried the texting a few times. It could not even allow me to tell my problem. The categories were too specific. Finally, I pushed the Spanish button. The the wait was shorter and she didn’t disconnect me. She was the most helpful of all.
-Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Overall my experience has been great so far. There was/is an issue with being charged for a past and upcoming installation. Also I had to call in to see why I had not received a statement. The corrected statement came and it still seems high to me. I am having a doorbell cam installed for free, so we shall see if that happens.
Yolanda, at Brinks Home Security we love hearing when we have done a great job and that we are able to rectify any issues. If there is anything we can assist with please let us know. Have an amazing week! – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
I had a 7 camera DVR system installed this time around and the service was excellent and I am pleased with the recording device. Initial agreements got crossed some but Brinks corrected and made everything right. This is my 3rd alarm vendor and I am finally pleased enough to want to stay with them for as long as they continue to provide this kind of service and support.
Melody, it is so amazing to hear you love the quality of your system. At Brinks Home Security we strive to ensure the quality of our product is the best of the best, and we are glad that we were able to rectify any issues that you had. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this amazing feedback. We look forward to providing you with the best for many years to come. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
After waiting two months to get installed my cameras do not work. Then was told I could not it fixed until October. This is so unacceptable and unprofessional. Also holding on to talk for customers service for two hours because this is so important to me. You are billing me but I am not getting the service I expected.
Barbara, we are sorry to hear of your recent experience. At Brinks Home we strive to ensure customer satisfaction and we regret any inconvenience we may have caused you. I’d like the opportunity to take a further look into this matter to provide you with a resolution. I have located your account with us, and I will be sure to reach out to you as soon as possible to resolve this matter. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
Specialist did a very quick thorough job explaining product, installing equipment, and also explaining how to set the system on and off. Also explained the web install and or cell phone install. Professional attitude and quick service.
Mark, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us to let us know of your wonderful experience. At Brinks Home we strive for experiences just like these. If there is anything, we can do please let us know, we are more than happy to assist. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
I’ve had great service for years. Their response time is immediate when my system alerts an error or alarm. The only problem I’ve had recently is scheduling a prompt service visit and am having to wait almost two weeks to get a door sensor replaced which leaves my house unprotected during this time. It’s due to COVID issues but still feels a little too long to have to wait.
Cindy, we are sorry to hear that there were many inconveniences on your account. At Brinks Home Security our main goal is to provide all our customers with the best customer experience, and I am sorry if this was not the case.Please know that we are always here to help.If there is anything else that we can assist you with, please feel to reach out to you. - Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
I was very pleased with the speed of making appointment and the professional work and attitude of Jeff as he installed the equipment. He answered all questions and concerns as he worked on the installation. Would recommend the company and Jeff for the customer service provided.
Sharon, thank you for taking the time to leave us this amazing feedback. At Brinks home this is the exact kind of experience we strive to provide all of our customers. I will be sure to relay the message to their supervisor. Thank you for being sure sure and allowing us to give you a peace of mind. - Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
I had very good service from the installer named Andre. The first doorbell was defective and rang a few times during the night, and I couldn’t access the camera through my phone. I am a little disappointed the Brinks Co made me do a 1 1/2 hr session of troubleshooting over the phone with them before they approved the replacement. Between that and how long you hold before getting a technician on the Brinks line, it is a lot of lost time to the customer.
Melanie, thank you so much for leaving us this review regarding our service and equipment. Brinks Home security always wants to ensure that our customers are satisfied and protected. We are glad that we were able to help you and rectify the issue with your doorbell camera. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience a better one please let us know. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
The tech that reset up my front door camera was Excellent. Brinks should model this young man's technique for resolving an issue:
2. Thoroughly explained WHY I had an issue.
3. Wore a mask
4. Great customer service over all
Brinks should note how valuable it is to have a support resource in the field. Bravo..
Shelia, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this kind words. At Brinks Home our goal is to ensure the protection for all of our customers. We are glad to hear your experience with our technician was great. We have very knowledgeable technicians that are trained to provide exceptional customer experience. If there is anything, we can do to make your experience with us any more wonderful please let us know. Thank you for allowing us to give you a peace of mind. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
The service technician came on time and professionally did a great job with updating my alarm system. He explained all activity and helped me to reset my alarm code. He was very thorough in checking all facets of system. I hope the company sends me a Brinks sign for outside my house to show others who protects me!
Carol, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. At Brinks Home we strive to provide superb customer service and I am glad your experience was excellent. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for being sure sure and trusting us with your security. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
I renewed my contract with Brinks after they had purchased the company I was with. The only issue I have is the company that I had never offered the warranty. One of the devices that I have which is the smoke alarm keeps going off every so often. I did talk to the representative and that was when they told me that because it's not under warranty, they couldn't do anything about it. It doesn't make sense that I'm with them, I'm paying monthly payments, and I have a device that keeps failing. I would think that because we are getting false alarms and the fire department is being dispatched on a faulty case, Brinks would wanna do something as far as replacing it.
The times that it's failed before, we were here so it wasn't a big thing. But this last time, we weren't here and they had to dispatch the fire department which I think is kind of a waste of their time. Sometimes I get a little worried when we do leave that this thing is gonna go off and they gotta get the fire department out here again. Maybe they didn't install but the initial company installed it. I've complained about this smoke detector. It didn't start becoming faulty until after they came and did the upgrade on the control panel.
When they did the upgrade, it was more of a circuit card at the time. All of a sudden, all my other devices kept failing. They came and replaced the control panel. They found out that the thermostat wasn't compatible with the upgrade and with this device. We took the thermostats off but the smoke alarm should be be something that this thing could sync up properly to. It's always the same one which is the one right here by the kitchen that keeps failing. The times that it's gone off, there hasn't been any cooking involved.
The thermostats are from the company as well and offering maybe discounts to upgrade or to get the ones that work properly with the control panel would have been great too, but that's not even an offer. I had to pay the full price. I thought of just disconnecting it. I'm just recovering from an injury and I like the feature where I had the capability of turning off certain air units or lowering the thermostat at certain points without having to get out of my bed, which I couldn't.
I'm a little frustrated but overall, Brinks has been pretty good. The cameras that I recently installed all work. The guys were good. I have a lot of Z-Wave devices that I plugged into the alarm system like all the lighting and they took their time and installed all of them back in there again. I really appreciated that especially this last time because I had an injury so I couldn't get to a lot of devices that I have plugged in their outlets. The guy went ahead and did them anyway. I felt bad for him because he thought it was the control panel. He got his boss to give them the approval to replace the control panel which they did and I'm grateful for that. He resynced everything and everything was fine.
David, we are sorry to head about your experience with us. Here at Brinks Home Security we care about your protection and we take every complaint seriously. With that being said we would like to reach out to you to resolve this matter. I was able locate your account and will be sure sure to reach out to you.- Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2020
So far, the customer service with Brinks has been very uneventful but it's been very good. I've had a very positive experience.
Gene, we are glad we can be your trusted home security provider. At Brinks we care about your satisfaction and want to ensure you are getting the best quality of service. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2020
Been on hold waiting on customer service for almost an hour. I guess the reviews on here are accurate. This company boasts about having top notch customer service and that could not be further from the truth. Thanks so much for wasting my time Brinks.
Doug, we are sorry to hear about the inconvenience that you had to experienced regarding this matter. At Brinks Home Security we strive to provide superb customer experience and we are sorry that you feel this way .I have located your account with us and I will be more than happy to reach out to you to resolve this matter amicably. - Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2020
We have three levels in our home. My mom is on one level and I am on another level and we couldn't tell when somebody was in the middle level. We got a home security system to know when we had traffic in the house. I'm interested in setting up a camera on the second floor. I’ll know or she’ll know how to look at it on the first floor. I hear my friends talk about them having a camera here and there, but I haven't really explored it. Any time you say spend money, I’m the person that you don't wanna talk to in the house. I spent $158 to put a panel on the first floor for my mom when all the panel really tells her is somebody opened the front door but doesn't know who opened it. When she's in her bedroom, she doesn't even hear it so I'm thinking is that really helpful? But because she wanted it and she lives here, we got it. But if they are outside barbecuing, hers is so sensitive and right there near that area that it sets off the alarm on the first floor.
But overall, I'm satisfied with it. We got an upgrade to the wireless system about a couple weeks back. One of the features of Brinks is I could be in the bathtub and unlock the door for my grandkids. My system is fine for as much as we use it and we have never had a problem. Any time I call, they're super nice. Any time anybody sets off anything near here, they're awesome.
Tonya, we are glad we can be your trusted home security provider. At Brinks we care about your satisfaction and want to ensure you are getting the best quality of service. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2020
I've known about Brinks for a long time and we purchased our system years ago then we upgraded it. That was pretty easy. We had a repair and when I was talking to them, they said they could extend our service for another couple years so I went ahead and did it. I had the doorbell through Brinks at first. But I wouldn't get notifications and it wouldn't record. I took it out and I put in a Ring system. Now, I have eight cameras and a doorbell through Ring. When I had a problem and we had some things going on, Brinks sent somebody out. From the time I called until they came out, it took a little bit longer than what I would’ve liked. But the guys who they had out, had always been top-notch.
Stephanie, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback as it is always appreciated. At Brinks Home Security we strive to do better than we were the day before. We are sorry to hear that we were not able to provide you with the cameras but are glad we were able to rectify any other issues. If there is anything, we can do please let us know, we are more than happy to assist. We look forward to providing you with a quality home security service. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2020
I had Protect America, month to month, no extended contract. I tried to cancel in April. They said I had to wait 2 months, not sure why. I tried again in June, no answer when I called multiple times. I wrote the cancellation letter, no reply. I stopped autopay. Now I'm getting dunned by Brinks Home Security and threatened with collection agency. I was never monitored by Brinks and have spoken to their accounting department several times with no resolution. I plan to take them to court, even though it is a small matter. They send me "please come back" flyers offering service from $14.95, so they know I am not a customer and never will be.
Jack, we are to hear about the inconvenience that you had during this process. At Brinks Home Security we always act with the upmost integrity and we want to be fair and honest with all our customers. Please know that is never our intention to make any request a difficult one. I was able to locate your account and I will be sure to reach out to you to resolve any misunderstanding. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2020
I'm going through a bunch of changes with Brinks. Everything's got a price tag on it. I've been with this company for a while and right now, I'm not too happy with them. I recently moved from a property that I lived in for about 15 years and I was covered by them. The name changed about three different times then the service would change. When I moved back here in July, I wanted a new service put back into the old house where I was. They wanted to up me with new equipment 'cause the system that was in here was back from maybe 20 years ago.
A very nice young man came in. He said he'd been working with them for a couple of months but he was really good at what he did. His charisma was awesome. He was a good person to deal with what I had to do and he took care of everything. When he got done, he showed me all the steps. I took notes and I didn't think at the last minute to see about signing. Normally, they offer you the little decals that go in the window and they also will put a sign in the yard. I have a sign in the yard that says ADT from way back when but nothing saying Brinks.
When I did call the young man and got him on the phone, I told him to have the house covered for signs and decals. He said they could take care of that. He ordered up and said they were gonna get a package to my house. But he failed to tell me that's an $11 charge which is what I found out yesterday. I'm on a budget and don't have the extra money. He could've mentioned to me that it's gonna cost me to get those services. If I had known all this upfront, I could've had them just redo this whole system. I've been in sales and when I'm dealing with my customers, I let them know all the ins and outs. That's how you get the comeback customers - by telling them the truth and being honest with them and offering good service. If you don't do that, the word-of-mouth will be bad on you and you will not get them back.
The young man walked me through my password to have this coming off my Android phone. I called yesterday to get back onto the Brinks line through my internet, not my phone. I spent about four hours trying to sign on, getting myself an account online on my computer and still could not make it work. When you try to call somebody, that's another long wait to get them to walk you through it. Then in the midst of it, they hang up on you. I still didn't get anything done after that four hours. Plus, now, I'm stuck in the deal for a contract. I'm also the one who keeps track of what's going on in our house. I wanna see what my bill is. I need a prompt to sit down and pay my bills but they're gonna charge me $2.99 to send me a paper bill.
The young man did walk me through, but he did not fix it. They didn't enable the pad. I don't know how to stop this thing from giving me these prompts every day. It's at least 10 of them every time I go in and out of my front door, lock up and come back. I called in the other day and when you try to call in, that's like a two-hour wait before you can usually get somebody. But I've found out that if you call late at night after 10:30, you get better service.
Dorothy, we are sorry that you had many inconvenience on your account. At Brink Home Security we acre about your satisfaction and we take every complaint seriously.I was able to locate your account with us and will reach out to you to resolved this matter- Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2020
I was with Protect America and Brinks bought them out so I just stayed with them. They're easy to work with and they're accurate. When they had someone out, the process was pretty awesome. The guy was great and was done in about an hour. My system is working out very well. We got the cameras so that's a little bit better and it's easier to use.
Lauren, we are happy to hear that we are doing a great job. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this kind words. At Brinks Home we strive to provide outstanding customer service and I am glad your experience was brilliant. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for being sure sure and trusting us with your security. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2020
I was a satisfied Protect America customer from August 2016 until Brinks Home Security acquired Protect America in July 2020. I did not think there would be any change in quality of service until I had a technical support question - I was repeatedly kept on hold for as long as 45 minutes and was then transferred multiple times (each time I was required to hold again). And my question was never resolved. Based on this experience, I decided to change my home security provider and did so. I contacted Brink's Home Security in early August to notify them that I was cancelling my service. They indicated I had to complete an online 'Action Required to Cancel Service' document - which I did and submitted on August 6.
I was also told by the representative that I would have to pay one final month although I had already paid Protect America for the month of August. So I went ahead and paid that amount. I also received an email (dated August 6, 2020) from Brink's Home Security titled 'Your Cancellation Request' stating that 'We hate to see you go' and offering me a reduced rate. Based on my conversation with the representative and this email I thought my account was cancelled.
However, today I received a new statement from Brink's Home Security for monitoring charges from 9/1/20 to 9/30/20. I tried to contact the customer service number on the statement but was cut off after holding for about 10 minutes. I have sent an email to the only email address I could find on their web site, and also sent a letter to the billing address. This company's support is terrible and needs to get better! If I receive any further statements or bills from them, I will contact the Attorney Generals' office of the State of Indiana and other local officials.
Richard, we are sorry to hear that your experience with us has not been a pleasant one. Here at Brinks Home Security we have a cancellation process to follow of 30 days, this allows us to notify your local municipalities of the cancellation. Regardless we want to ensure each customer is fully satisfied which is why we won the JD power award for customer satisfaction. I was able to locate your account based on the information provided. I will be more than happy to reach out to you and resolve this matter. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2020
I had had one incident of an intruder in my home while I was home. A home security system seemed like a good idea and Brinks was offering a really good price at installing a system. I was happy to get what they were offering and didn't go with a lot of bells and whistles. Since that time, I've had the system in my house. It's nice to have a sense of security when I'm here. I had a second episode with someone trying to get into my house when I was home again. Since the alarm went off, I woke up hearing the alarm and the police came because the alarm company notifies them. They didn't catch the man but I was safe.
I did have an issue recently where one of the sensors wasn't working. It was on the doors that walk out onto my back patio. I live in an almost 100-year old house and I've had a significant foundation issue develop. The patio broke up into pieces and things shifted. The sensor on the door got askew and it didn't connect anymore. They came out and it took a little while to get an appointment but they told me how to figure out how to bypass the situation so I could come and go and still have a working alarm. The gentleman came out, did an upgrade to the panel and installed new sensors in that door. Because I agreed to extend my contract for a year, there wasn't any cost. I had no plans to go anywhere in a year so I thought it's fine. They're keeping the price the same for a year.
The system is easy to use. It works. When I did have to call customer service or a professional, they were courteous and helpful. I'm comfortable with the price that it costs me on a monthly basis. I have options to add cameras and more sensors and do other things so that it isn't just, "This is all we got." It does connect with the city so they are then going to be in contact with the police if something happens. Those are all things that I like. An average person, if they felt they needed a security system, would want that. The product works, there's flexibility in the plan you can have, the people you deal with are good and dependable, and the product is solid.
Catherine, thank you for your kind words. At Brinks Home Security we strive to provide the ultimate customer experience. It fills our heart with joy knowing we have protected yet another family. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2020
For a brand new home, I wanted security. I had a security system for 11 years. I was with Monitronics and Brinks bought them out. Their customer service was great. For any problems, customer service calls me right away like when they needed to change the panel of my system. The guy who came for that was awesome. So far, so good. As soon as the doors are open, the system gives you an alert right away. I like it and I'm happy with it.
Lorenzo, thank you for taking the time to leave us your amazing feedback. We are glad to hear we are providing you with the service you deserve. If there is anything, we can do to make your experience even more amazing please let us know. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2020
Called to cancel. I was told they’d email documents. Waited the required 48 hours and nothing. Called again. The excuse was the documents did not get to me cause my address was sent in all caps. Lame excuse. They “resent” documents. Still haven’t gotten them. This was not another mistake. Brinks does not want to send me cancellation documents but emails telling me don’t go can come through.
Diana, I apologize for any inconvenience that we might have caused during this process . At Brinks Home Security we strive to ensure customer satisfaction and we regret any inconvenience we may have caused you. I was able to find your account and will be contacting you to resolve this matter.- Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2020
I always wanted to go with Brinks but Monitronics came by and offered me a deal. That's how I got them and I've had them for a long time. Then Brinks bought the company. With Monitronics, I would call and I'd get someone and they'd take care of the situation. With Brinks, I had a difficult time with the appointments which might be due to the pandemic. I was trying to get something done and needing to go out of town. I wanted it taken care of because it kept making this noise. And they needed to upgrade my system because it was an old system. I finally got to someone that took care of me. Once I explained that they were putting the appointment off way past the time that I needed to be out of town, they came out and helped. They did what they were supposed to do. I was really happy and they came out the date that I wanted them to come out. It finally got done before I left.
Bertha,at Brinks Home Security we love hearing when we have done a great job and that we are able to rectify any issues. If there is anything, we can assist with please let us know. Have an amazing week! – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2020
I've had Brinks for 17 years and I love the system. They’re a great company to deal with than dealing with ADT. One thing though was when they came to do the upgrade on my system, they didn't upgrade. But they gave me a new monitor. Also, when I reset the system, the glass break went off making the policeman come out. A tech came back and unplugged the one in the bedroom because he felt that was what the cause was. But evidently, it’s still doing the same thing so I don’t reset the system.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2020
Brinks representatives came to my door and gave me a good deal. The installers set it up and they explained everything. Their customer service is always very helpful. They always alert me if I'm away from home and there's an issue. I've been happy with the service. When I first took them on, they wanted me to do a five-year contract. They also wanted to put a device on the windows in case the windows were opened up. But I have to have my windows open in the summer and even in the winter, I leave my bedroom window open a crack. So, they put a glass break detector instead. Then I did not want to sign a five-year contract and they went with a three-year contract. I was okay with that even though I wasn't real happy. After the three years, I was gonna cancel because I had to cut down expenses. But they lowered the price significantly. So I'm still with them. They also gave me a button for my husband, a button and it was a nice added feature.
Bonita, hearing that you are happy with our service best thing we could hope for! Your feedback means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Brinks Home Security. Do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2020
The young man from Brinks identified himself when he came into my home and told me what he was there for. It took less than 15 minutes to conclude the job. I enjoy the security system.
Jerri, we are grateful for your amazing feedback and want to thank you for taking the time to let us know. We strive for experiences just like these. If there is anything else, we can assist you with please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for being sure sure. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2020
I installed Monitronics in 2017 and it was bought by Brinks, everything was working perfectly until I moved in 2019. I had 1 year left in my contract. Brinks then sent a sales person(Jen) that did not do what we asked for. Instead of transferring the service, he opened a new account with another 3 years contract, months later I found out I was paying for two contracts every month, when I call him to complain, he then saw himself in that spot and paid from his own pocket the cancellation fee of my old contract and left us stuck in a new 3 year contract. His approach was misleading, unethical and all he cared for is to do his sale. Also the Skybell stopped working and we have requested many times service with no response from Brinks. Now Brinks requires 1429.78 fee to cancel this service that does not even work.
Mairelis, We are sorry to hear about your negative experience. Here at Brinks Home we strive to ensure customer satisfaction and we regret any inconvenience we may have caused while in the process to relocate your services. Please know that we are committed to be fair and honest with all our customers. If there was any form of miscommunication or misunderstanding from our end, we would like to rectify that. I have located your account and I would be more than happy to investigate this matter further. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2020
I was a Protect America customer for 7 years with no issues and received great service. I upgraded my panel and signed a new contract with Protect America on 6/25/20. Had I known Protect America was going to sell my contract to Brinks, I never would have signed. Protect America sent me a panel for Brinks system that incidentally does not communicate with the existing sensors that all over my house. Basically, the panel they sent is worthless and does not do anything.
After multiple calls, emails, texts (as of writing on 9/9/20), I still do not have sensors that communicate with the panel, so I do not have a functioning security system for 2.5 months. I have spent over 8 hours of very frustrating time on the phone with no resolution. Brinks refused to give a credit back for the months of service they billed, but have not provided. Worst customer service ever. I have now had to file claims with my credit card. No service, no payments. See you in court. I would never recommend Brinks.
David, we are sorry to hear you are having problems with your system. At Brinks Home we take this type of matters very serious as your security and satisfaction are our priority. I would like to reassure you we are here to help and would be more than happy to take a further look into this matter. I have located your account with us, and I will be more than happy to reach out to you to ensure we resolve this matter. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2020
Brinks bought out our security service which was Protect America and our experience with their reps has not been very good. I can't understand them. It's kind of their accent and they'll repeat several times. I called Brinks because we had some problems with one of the sensors. I was going over what I had and asked, "Don't I have fire alarms?" They said, "No. You don't have fire alarms," but I know I bought two.
When the service tech came, he said the fire alarms I have will work but they've never been hooked up. So, I bought another fire alarm that I don't need. When I called them and told them about this fire alarm system, they initially said there isn't anything they could do about that and that was on Protect America. I said, "You did buy their headaches. When you bought them, you have to take care of their customers." I asked for a supervisor and got someone that spoke English. They said to call retention and I'll be able to send that fire alarm back or get credit for it. I was probably on the phone an hour and 20 minutes getting all this resolved.
The technician that came was excellent and I really was happy with him.. But I get real frustrated when I call and can never understand anybody. I'm a little older and maybe my hearing is not as good. But there was one time when we were trying to go over the security system that I couldn't understand this gal and she got kind of vindictive. She said, "Just go get a piece of paper and write it down 'cause you don't seem to understand what I'm saying." If the technician wouldn't have been so wonderful, I probably would have discontinued the service. But this guy that came to our house was awesome and that's the only reason I'm still with Brinks.
Mark, we are sorry to hear about the experience that you had with us over the phone. At Brinks Home Security we care for all our customers and the protection of their home. By any means we never mean to make any request a difficult one. Furthermore, I would like to investigate this matter myself.I was able to locate your account and we will reach out to you to get this resolved.-Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2020
Brinks' customer service was very good. Their installers came out to install the whole system up. They were nice and polite. They got their work done in a timely manner and I couldn't ask for much better. The features are good. It set up my account, but I hadn't been in it through the mobile app. So I had to call in and get some help with that and that worked out fine. I was given these little things for if someone fell or something. But they're sitting exactly where it has been placed because I don't know how to use this particular device. It just has buttons to show mainly what's on the app. But I'm not dissatisfied. I just don't know how to use it. I would like to find out more about that.
Janet, thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. At Brinks Home your security and satisfaction are our priority. We are glad to hear you like the services as the systems we provide are top notch in the industry. In regards to your system, please feel free to reach out to us and we would be more than happy to assist. Thank you for being sure sure and trusting us with your security. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2020
I used to have Monitronics then Brinks emailed me and told me that they wanted to upgrade the system at no cost to me. I called back and set up the appointment. The installation went excellently.
Al, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us to let us know of your great experience. We strive for experiences just like these. If there is anything, we can do please let us know, we are happy to assist. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
Ever since Protect America was taken over by Brinks Security the customer service has been horrible. I called and was on hold for over an hour. When they finally answered, I spoke with a technician that either didn't understand English very well or was not well trained. We spoke for over an hour and resolved nothing. Their app say they are available 7 days a week and when I called on a Saturday, I got the message that they are open M-F. When I called today, I was on hold and bounced around from person to person. I wish to cancel my contract and there is so much red tape just to cancel. I would advise anyone looking for a security system to look for a customer service oriented company. They say they were rated #1 in 2018 but today we are in 2020. I can't believe that having a customer on hold for more than hour can maintain that rating.
Michael, we are so sorry to hear about the experience with the long hold time. We certainly care for all of our customers and the protection of their home. By any means we never mean to make any request a difficult one. We this being said, we would love the opportunity to make this experience a positive one and to resolve any concerns that you might have. I will be sure sure to reach out to you to resolve this matter.- Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
Originally, I went with Power Home. Power Home was bought out by Brinks, so they just switched me. I just had an ordeal with the customer service. Very shortly after the warranty ran out on my control panel on my alarm system, I called Power Home. In turn, they referred me to Brinks. Jumped through all the hoops with this COVID thing going on, but they scheduled a technician to finally come out. Originally, it's gonna be three and a half months before they could come out. I said, "That's unacceptable. I'm going out of town. I rely on my alarm system. I have pets. I'm paying on a monthly basis for this thing to be monitored. And with this panel failing like it is, I don't have an adequate alarm system."
I got off the phone with that representative. I waited two weeks back, and I expressed my urgency in the matter. They said they could schedule somebody three days before I was ready to go on this vacation. So, this guy came in, and he was a really nice fellow. He was a good technician and he did proper COVID protocol. He replaced the panel and asked me some questions about it. I said, "It wasn't like it got struck by lightning or anything. It gradually just was going out. First, it started with a line across it, then three, four lines, then a rippling line, then I rebooted it through a technician on the phone. It worked for a little bit, then it didn't work. Then it went back to real hazy screen." The camera inside of it was not working because you could never have taken a picture with that kind of resolution.
Now, the first guy that came to the door, Billy, was not a very nice guy. He was not an affable fellow like the other guy that came in. He seemed a little disgruntled that he had to come back three times. But that was no fault of mine. Don't put in crappy equipment, so you won't have to come back three times. Also, before I set the appointment up, I spoke with a supervisor and told them what the deal was. I said, "Look, this panel is going out. It's no fault of mine, obviously." She said, "We have a $50 maintenance fee to come in." I said, "Well, I'll tell you what I'll do. You wait one month for me on my monitoring fee, and I'll pay the difference on the fee. I think that's fair 'cause then this thing's only two months out of warranty.”
She agreed, so we got it in writing. Fast forward to the present, I got back from vacation. I got a $600 bill in the mail from Brinks. I immediately called up four days ago, and I spoke with a representative. They went through the notes that were taken down from the supervisor that I had spoken with and said, "No, that was a mistake. We're not gonna charge you $600." He may have mentioned that screen was normally like 550 bucks, but if it just goes out with no fault of mine or not a lightning strike, they would replace it.
So, she reviewed the notes, talked to another supervisor and tried to get the supervisor who made the original agreement on the phone. He kept me on hold for about 20 minutes. She finally figured out the debacle and said, "You were right. Just pay the $58. We’re gonna waive $38 fee for you as well.” It wasn't the smoothest there at the end with the screw-up in the billing department, but their technician was good. We seem to be pretty pleased with their equipment once we got all the glitches out of it. We had to go through three glass breaks in the back bedroom before we got one that wasn't faulty when we originally got the system put in. Now, from what I understand, this was in transition between Power Home and Brinks, so I don't know where that would lay. We're really more pleased with this new panel. It seems to have a lot louder volume on it. The clarity is excellent. Everything works well. It works like it should work.
The biggest downfall to the monitored home alarm system when they change companies such as this one has from Power Home to Brinks, you have to wait until there is a calamity to see what reaction time is between the call from the police department to the thing. You're sitting there kind of with bated breath, hoping for the best, when you're not as 100% certain that somebody is gonna get there within an hour after you call. We're not one of these customers to cry wolf and try the system out every week to see if it can go off and we can get somebody over here. But I hope when it is required in an emergency, that I do get the quickest reaction time.
Lance , we are sorry to hear that there were many inconveniences on your account. At Brinks Home Security our main goal is to provide all our customers with the best customer experience, and I am sorry if this was not the case.We will be more than happy to reach out to you and see how we can make your experience with us a positive one and resolve this matter. –Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
Brinks was a recognizable name in security, so I felt comfortable with them. When I had inquired, their representative was willing to provide me with a reduction in the monthly fees for the monitor service. The scheduling for the installation was good, but it seemed like they didn't have as many available days as they should, being a big company. They could have more coverage so that there wouldn't have to be a two-week or so lag between when you wanted to schedule and when the first available technician would arrive. Other than that, the technician was great. He explained everything. He was very friendly. He came with PPE. So I was really happy with the service once it was provided. It was generally a really good experience.
Richard, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback as it is always appreciated. At Brinks Home our goal is to ensure the protection for all of our customers. We are glad to hear your experience with our technician was great. If there is anything, we can do to make your experience with us any more wonderful please let us know. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020
Brinks bought the company I was with. I noticed they seemed to correct a couple of things I had noticed about my box. They also helped me install a missing window thingy that I hadn't put in, that I lost one when I had gotten the service. It was in the basement so the man had me running up and down the stairs, 'cause I had to put the phone back in just to hear the thing. But it was actually a good exercise and it was kind of fun, and I was very pleased that he stayed with me throughout the whole thing. He did well and I was very appreciative.
Sonya, this review made our day! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are glad to hear we are providing you with the service you deserve. If there is anything, we can do to make your experience even more amazing please let us know. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
My experience with Brinks has been poor. The customer service has not been great. Due to the Coronavirus, I had my account put on hold and I noticed last month that they took money out of my account. I called them and talked to them about that. They said they were gonna reimburse my account and put my account back on hold because I wasn't working at the time. They said they would rectify it and put the money back in my account and it was never done. Then, I noticed again that they took $65 out of my account again. Brinks is a good system, but customer service may not be the best.
Victor, we are sorry to hear about the inconvenience that you had with us. At Brinks Home Security we care about your satisfaction and we want to ensure that we are acting with integrity. I was able to locate your account with us and I will reach out to you so resolve this matter.-Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
I went with Moni Security because they offered a great special. But it didn't turn out as good as I thought it was. They switched over to Brinks and I'm happy with it. They are prompt and they always call and check on my family any time we have an alarm activation. The texts are awesome. They come out and take care of anything I need. I like the system too and the way it works. It's very user-friendly. But we're having some trouble with our doorbell camera. I told my wife that she needs to call Brinks to get them to come out and look at it or replace it.
The only thing is the pricing. That kinda made me upset because I was quoted a two-year contract and it was set at a certain price then all of a sudden, the company sold out. My price increased and I'm like, “You’ve gotta be kidding me.” I complained once and it went nowhere. Nobody really was forthcoming with it. But it worked out. As long as it doesn’t go any higher than it is right now, I'm happy. Also, everybody has been accommodating. I need the security. I'm a police officer in San Bernardino County so I have a take home vehicle that I house now in my house and that's why I've done some more upgrades with the system. I have to protect that vehicle and all my equipment and my house.
Anthony, thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. At Brinks Home your security and satisfaction are our priority. We are glad to hear you like the services as the systems we provide are top notch in the industry. In regards to your camera, please feel free to reach out to us and we would be more than happy to assist. Thank you for being sure sure and trusting us with your security. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020
We got Brinks for its price and there was not any problem signing up. We just had to pay to get it transferred to a new house and I didn't know that. I assumed that we had been paying for it the other house and it wasn't gonna be an issue to get it here. The technicians that set up the system were all very nice, and it was very quick.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I like Brinks. I like what I've got. It makes me feel more secure in the evening when I'm asleep and I can't defend my home. The installation was great and seamless, and the installers were very clean and professional. They were in and out. I like being able to control the system on my cellphone.
Helen, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. At Brinks Home we care about your satisfaction and want to ensure you’re getting the best quality service. We are glad to hear your installation was a success and you like the system. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for being sure sure and trusting us with your security. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
I like Brinks. They're great. A couple of times when I opened my front door by mistake and the alarm went off, the tech called me before I even got to my place where I can turn off the bell. So, Brinks is doing a good job. They even had the cops here one-time. Something burned on the stove and my husband tried to get to the thing to punch the buttons out to get it to stop. It was taken care of. The cops came and they said, "Well, we're glad you're okay." They were nice about it.
Mary, thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We are so glad to hear that we are able to protect your home during your time of need. Brinks Home Security has one of the fastest response times in the industry and we actually have the highest in customer satisfaction. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for being sure sure and allowing us to give you a peace of mind – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020
Someone broke into our car. They took my son's work bonus and keys and stuff and rummaged through his girlfriend's car. So we did an upgrade with Brinks. They did the installation about a week later. But the money had just been really tight with this pandemic and stuff and they said that I had to pay the full amount upfront. Other than that, everything is fine.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020
For some reason, my doorbell camera disconnects once a month. Last time, they said they were upgrading the system so it shouldn't be cutting out. But still, it cuts out once a month. I don't know if it's my internet speed. My internet speed is supposed to be up to 5G now, but it's between them and Brinks. I end up calling once a month. The last person I talked to was worthless. I always call to try to reconnect my camera and the person doesn't know what she is doing. She kept me on for about 40 minutes, so I had to figure out how to do it myself without her. But other than her, Brinks has been pretty good. I've had good experiences with them.
Weldon, we would like to extend to you our most sincere apologies regarding your recent issues with the system. At Brinks Home Security our main goal is to provide all our customers with the best customer experience.We want to rectify this issue and we will be reaching out to you to resolve this matter. -Edwin Q.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020
Brinks is a great system and it works well. I just purchased a home and got a security system with them. They're doing great and I haven't had any problems.
Vivian, thank you for taking the time to leave us your amazing feedback. We are glad to hear we are providing you with the service you deserve. If there is anything, we can do to make your experience even more amazing please let us know. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020
Brinks upgraded the board and the panel. I had a good interaction with the installer. He explained stuff better than the first guy that came out. The system is working better now than it was. It was out for the first three years. I didn't have the time to call in for it. It's such a long wait when you make a phone call and they put us through different people. But when the guy that came in this time, he told me why. It was because the WiFi had to be on 2G. It couldn't be on the 5G network. The first guy didn't tell me that and I kept running it on the 5G network, so it kept knocking out.
I keep having a lot of problems with the system. For instance, the camera in the house is not recording the stuff in the house. It's only recording the stuff outside. Before, it would record if you come in the front door. I've called customer service twice. The first time I called, the lady tried to help but it still didn't work. Then the guy tried to help as well but it didn't work. They haven't sent anyone out to look at it.
Janelle, we are sorry to hear you are having problems with your system. At Brinks Home we take this type of matters very serious as your satisfaction are our priority. I would like to reassure you we are here to help and would be more than happy to take a further look into this matter. I have located your account with us, and I will be more than happy to reach out to you to ensure we resolve this matter. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020
Brinks gave me a pretty good deal. The reps were very professional. They were very good about handling my question. Brinks is a good company. I feel pretty good about my sense of security.
Gene, thank you for taking the time to leave us your awesome feedback. We are glad to hear we are providing you with the service you deserve. If there is anything, we can do to make your experience even more amazing please let us know. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020
Our experience was fine in the beginning, before Brinks came on board with Monitronics. Then something happened to our system where the battery had went out. First, we didn't even notice and then something had happened. I told my husband to check the security camera and he said that it wasn't working. We had called to tell them that our unit in the hallway was dead. They said that it might be the battery and they wanted us to pay for a person who'd come out to fix it. So we just left it like that. We kept paying and paying every month because of our contract and we weren't really having service. But on Brink's end, it was showing that the system was active. So we tried calling again. They told us that they could send somebody out, but we would have to extend our contract. We weren't gonna do that. So that was it. They should not be too salesy. We need the concern to handle the issue versus just throwing an option at us.
Reshyna, thank you for taking the time to leave your honest feedback. At Brinks Home your security is our main priority. I would like to reassure you that we are always here to help. We do offer a service plan for our accounts, in which it adds a Lifetime warranty on the equipment for any normal wear and tear. With that being said, we want to give you a peace of mind and make sure your system is working properly. I was able to locate your account with the information provided and I’d be more than happy to reach out to you to resolve this matter. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2020
They were very helpful and very professional. Cory did the installation and he was excellent. Then I called Brinks and asked them to do something else. I requested for Cory because he was very good. He was very helpful and professional. He explained everything to me and how it was supposed to be done. I feel good about the system. But one thing I do not feel good about is the cameras. The doorbell camera and the camera outside are no good. They don't pick up what they're supposed to pick up on clear at night. I love the Ring but I don't like the SkyBell cameras. They don't sell a good camera. I am not so satisfied with Brinks. When my alarm went off one day, they didn't call me. I would never go into contract with Brinks again. I will never introduce them or bring them to anybody. Don't try Brinks.
Lana, we are sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. At Brinks Home Security, we can about your satisfaction and want to resolve this matter. I was able to locate your account and will be happy to reach out to you. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2020
I just got changed over to Brinks. I had started with a company called Vivint, and I kept Brinks to see how it would go. So far, so good. I had to reach out to their customer service one time and it went fine. They had to come out when we needed some batteries. The system works, and my wife feels more secure. We’d go out and we haven't set it right, and then we got a call in no time to verify it’s us. I’m happy with Brinks.
Reed, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. At Brinks Home our goal is to ensure the protection for all of our customers. If there is anything, we can do please let us know, we are more than happy to assist. We look forward to providing you with a quality home security service. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2020
Brinks has been there for a while and I like them. But when I first moved here a long time ago, Brinks wasn’t in my area so I went to the next one. I'm very happy getting with the company I had originally thought I wanted. Then Brinks came around and they bought that company. There was something on my board that I didn't understand, so I had to call them and it took a while to get through. I finally had to do a text call and I got a very knowledgeable person. They told me what was going on and they took care of it. I don't have a huge system and I've been able to take care of everything I need to. I have enough going on with machines that I don't want a lot happening. Just the way it is right now in our family, I'm very happy with my security.
Nancy, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback as it is always appreciated. At Brinks Home Security we strive to do better than we were the day before. We do apologize for any issues you had with your system but are glad we were able to rectify. If there is anything, we can do to keep your time with us anything other than amazing please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for being sure sure. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2020
I liked the price of Brinks. Their reps are very helpful and informative. The installation went very smoothly and it was fairly quick. The system is running very smoothly, too. I would highly recommend Brinks.
Brittany, thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. Here at Brinks we care about your satisfaction and want to ensure you’re getting the best quality with the best price. Thank you for entrusting us with your security and allowing us to give you a peace of mind. – Juana H.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2020
My home security system was actually Protect America when I got it. I almost never even set it. But the few times that I've gone outside and opened the door, I get a text and a phone call right away. It’s fast response time.
Deanna, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with our quick response time, one of the fastest in the industry. Here at Brinks Home your security and satisfaction are our priority and if there is anything else we can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. - Edwin Q
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020
I contacted Brinks Home Security on 9/1/2020 to schedule my cancellation of the contract which is supposed to be next month (Oct 2020). I called at 9 am and spoke with representative #1 who told me he would send an email and all I needed to do was respond with my address on file, name and that I am confirming my cancellation request. When I got the email at 2 pm, I responded with the email like he told me to, then I received a bounce back email because the email I was responding to was a 'no reply' one. So that was not productive. Then, I called the cancelation department back right after the email didn't go through and representative #2 took my call, said he would talk to the first rep to figure out why the wrong email was sent. Representative #2 had me on hold for a few minutes, and he claimed he would be back on the phone with me soon, but he did not return, instead I got forwarded to another representative -- #3.
This one finally knew what she was talking about as she informed me that the guy did not tell me the right information and that I should have received a DocuSign in that email. Ugh, this is stupid and I rarely use that term when leaving a review but I had a much more pleasant experience every time I talked to Protect America (that is who my contract originated with). Too bad Brinks took over, your products may be uber amazing but your customer service needs work. Train your folks better, make sure they have the right information to give to customers. It is enough that I have been stuck in this lease even after moving and no longer needing the product, but to talk to three reps about one email is ridiculous. The hold time is 10 plus minutes morning and afternoon. When should I call at midnight or what? So not satisfied. Bring back Protect America representatives, I could have gotten everything handled within 30 mins.
Hello, we are sorry to hear of your recent experience. At Brinks Home we strive to ensure customer satisfaction and we regret any inconvenience we may have caused you. Please know that we never mean to make any request a difficult one. I’d like the opportunity to take a further look into this matter. If you could please send me an email at socialmedia@brinkshome.com with your account information I would be more than happy to reach out to you. – Juana H.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
For background info: I have had this system in my home since July 2005. Although rare, the system will sometimes lose communication with the monitoring company. It has usually stormed in our area when this occurs (as happened last evening). We set our alarm into 'Stay' mode last night (August 30) at 8pm. At approximately 12:15am (August 31), the keypad began beeping as if the alarm was tripped. The keypad display showed 'bF' with the word CHECK. After entering our code + 1 to turn the sound off, the system went into ready mode but the display continued to flash the 'bF' with the word CHECK on the display.
While checking the manual to confirm what the code meant, it began beeping again. Once again we entered our code +1 to turn the sound off. This time the system alternately began flashing 'FC' with 'bF' and the word CHECK. I called the the number on the system to reach Tech Support at 12:23am. The person wasn't able to help resolve the issue, only citing that I needed to have my system upgraded. I told him the cell unit was upgraded in my system in April 2016 and that in the past whenever there has been a communication failure, the tech support person walked me through a series of codes to enter on my keypad to reset the system and force it to communicate. He didn't seem willing or able to do this. He had me disconnect the battery and unplug the main box.
After waiting just over a minute, he had me reconnect everything. The system began beeping again with 'd1' on the screen. After inputting my code to disarm the system, the beeping stopped but the original two error codes continued to alternatively flash on the screen. At this point he told me my only recourse was to have a technician come out or disconnect the battery and unplug the unit. That is an unacceptable solutions to a system I am paying to have monitor my home. When I again asked him to help me reset and test the system, he put me on hold and while on hold, the call dropped. I called back, got someone new, went through the same process as before with no corrective remedy. This is unacceptable. After the second call, we entered our code to disarm the system and went to bed.
The system began beeping again at 7:37am today, August 31. It was still displaying the same two alternating codes. I called the number for a third time and was sitting on hold for over 26 minutes before a Tech Support person finally took the call. After 17 minutes of conversation involving me explaining everything that happened on the previous two calls, the tech support person said my system needed to be upgraded to 4G/LTE before the end of the year or my system would no longer work.
I have never received any correspondence from the company regarding this and it all seems suspicious to me. While the tech support person was talking the call dropped. We give our phone number at the beginning of each call presumably so the tech can call back if the call drops. This has happened twice now with no call back!!
While waiting on hold for someone to take my call today, I went to the Brinks website and contacted online support. Good thing I did! After my call was disconnected, someone from the online support chat connected and walked me through resetting the system, testing the system to make sure the communication was once again working, and assuring me my cell unit was perfectly fine and did not need upgrading.
The 'service' I received from the three tech support people through the three phone calls I placed was terrible and completely unacceptable!! I've had these temporary communication failures (although very rarely) in the past and have always had a tech support person walk me through resetting, testing and restoring the communication of my system. The lack of service and knowledge from the first three techs is a spectacular failure on the company!!
All three of these people need to be trained in properly assisting homeowners with troubleshooting and resetting systems. They also need to stop scamming customers into believing their system needs to be upgraded when, in fact, if they did their job correctly, this issue would be solved in a matter of minutes instead of completely overwhelming and frustrating the customer!
The online support person actually helped me. She did her job efficiently and effectively. She helped me resolve the communication failure by assisting in getting the system into test mode, testing the system, then resetting it to normal function. All this without the need to upgrade the cell unit in my system. In fact, she confirmed my system is up-to-date and does not need an upgrade. She informed me the error I received was a temporary drop in communication and simply needed a reset. She also informed me she forwarded my complaint to her supervisors.
This is a detailed account of what happened. I also have a copy of the online chat conversation so when someone from the company contacts me to discuss this matter further, I have reference of what it entails. No one should have to go through the experience I had and the company should be ashamed! As it currently stands, I would not recommend this company to anyone looking to install an alarm system in their home. I have nine months left on service contract with Brinks. I will be looking into other options if service does not improve before then. I do look forward to speaking with someone regarding these issues.
Teri, your feedback means a lot to us. We are sorry to hear that you had issues with your security system and your experience with us. At Brink Home Security we strive to do better than we were the day before, and we want to rectify the situation. I have located your account with us and will be reach out to you to resolve this matter. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020
Don't use them! They are terrible to work with. They hassle you all the time and do not provide good service. They change your contract without even telling you. And, they overcharge you! Definitely not worth it!
Cathie, we are sorry to hear that you have not had a pleasant experience with us. At Brinks Home Security we strive to provide great customer service and when one of our customers feel that we have failed their expectations, it is important for us to know. I was able to find your account with us; I will reach out to you to resolve this matter. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2020
As a Protect America customer for 3 years with a house in NC and one in PA. Brinks took control of the Protect America customer base July 9, 2020. I have tried for almost 2 months to contact someone at Brinks to provide access to my homes remotely. I have yet to be successful in checking my status remotely. Neither from a PC workstation or via the phone app. Brinks suggests sending a text which no one ever responds. I have spent countless hours on the phone waiting for a person to respond and several time have been disconnected. Brinks touts ranked #1 by J.D. Power - In my opinion Brinks does not have customer service or technical support!
David, we are sorry to hear of your recent experience with us as it is the complete opposite of what we strive to provide all of our customers. Here at Brinks Home, we care about your satisfaction and regret any inconvenience we have caused you. I have located your account with us and I will be sure to reach out to you to get this matter resolved.-Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2020
I had Brinks in our other house so it was easy to maintain the same provider at the time. Once I moved over, particularly the technician that seemed to be assigned to our house was really good. I like working with him so that's been a real plus. I was trying to get some installation done 'cause we have a lot of valuables and we wanted to get our house protected. They were very accommodating so it worked out.
We had some issues with the power on the keypad in our bedroom. We had probably got some bad advice, remote, not from this guy, but what to do with it. It ended up saying take the cover off and reboot it. I destroyed the keypad in the process. He was trying to replace it. Then we realized that we had issues with the electricity there. It might have always been that way and it was once the battery backup was out of juice. We ended up doing a keypad on my desk so that solved the problem.
We have the app and then we have this Ring doorbell-type thing. We've got everything that we need with the security system so everything's working much better now. Sometimes, we have issues trying to call in and get the right answers. But the technician that we use was very helpful. He's very willing to come out and take care of us.
John, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback as it is always appreciated. At Brinks Home Security we strive to do better than we were the day before. We do apologize for the issues you had with your system but are glad now it is working properly. If there is anything, we can do please let us know, we are more than happy to assist. We look forward to providing you with a quality home security service. – Juana H.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020
My ProtectAmerica account was sold to Brinks. I tried calling Brinks on two occasions, both of which I waited over 20 minutes, still no answer. I wanted to test my system with a live tech support person, and the other call was to request my new yard sign and decals. I never had an issue getting through to tech support or anyone else at ProtectAmerica. Now, with Brinks, it's impossible to get assistance. I don't trust this company Brinks with my home security, I'm canceling the service. I know I agreed that ProtectAmerica can transfer my account, but I didn't agree that I would like the new company. If the service is this bad, then I'm canceling. No service, no payments. See you in court if that's what it comes to.
Ana, hearing of this recent experience with us is alarming to say the least. At Brinks Home Security, we strive to assist each and every customer effectively and we certainly apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We would be happy to investigate this matter further and provide an amicable resolution. I was able been to locate your account based of the information provided and I will be more than happy to reach to you as soon as possible. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020
The people who had sold us the house had Brinks and it seemed like a logical decision to go with them. At that point, we already have an account with Brinks. We thought that if we wanted to go through a cancellation process and then try to start something up with a completely different company and perhaps end up with the same headaches. We just pushed and kept it with Brinks.
We had a difficult time at first just because Brinks apparently would only allow us to have any insight into our accounts or make any changes if we provided them with a passcode. The person who they had contracted to install our service never provided us with a passcode. The passcode of the individuals who lived in the house beforehand wasn't the passcode, apparently. We were told that we made a passcode and we had no recollection of that. Every potential passcode we could think of wasn't working so it was extremely frustrating and they were still taking our money. But it took a lot to try to figure out exactly how to remedy that.
We found out later that the individual who they had contracted to install the service had us write him a check for $300 and that was not supposed to happen. Even then, that individual "mistakenly" took my wallet. As a matter of fact, when he left, we had to have him come back to bring back my wallet. He said it looked exactly like his. So, we had all these incidents happen. It wasn't Brinks per se, but it was someone who they trusted to install their service properly. Then the guy told us that he installed new batteries on these other things that we wanted. The very next day, we were getting the low battery signal and trying to work with Brinks to have that remedied became an impossibility because we didn't have this passcode. We had every other form of identifiable information to indicate that we were who we were, but without that passcode, there was absolutely no way to move forward.
The solution that we were given, which sounded absurd, was to scan and email them our driver's license, front and back, all these to be sent over the airwaves. We had an incident with another company beforehand where our identities were compromised so we didn't wanna do that. It ended up being one of those situations where the only way we could move forward was to get someone on the phone who actually knew what to do. Whereas most of the time, we were only connected with people who were just getting their solutions from a playbook and didn't know how the company worked. We eventually got everything resolved, but it was a very painstaking process.
We're fine with the service. When we finally got that individual on the phone who could help us, they were informed that we were charged $300. They put that toward other services that we wanted, so we were able to get the video doorbell, the glass break, all that. The individual who came to install the video doorbell and all that was absolutely professional and he did everything to our satisfaction. We asked him for a yard sign, but he said that he didn't have it or he couldn't give it out.
Timothy, thank you so much for leaving us this review regarding our service. Brinks Home security always wants to ensure that our customers are satisfied and protected. We are glad that we were able to help you and rectify any issues that you had with your system. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience a better one please let us know. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020
My sales rep told me at the time of sale if I moved out of state I would not have to worry about canceling. I didn't realize what he didn't say, I would have to pay the 13 months left. He even knew that CPI didn't charge me for over 2 years when I switched to Brinks. Big mistake switching over to Brinks. Thanks Brinks for shady salespeople so you can suck my hard earned money.
Melissa, we are sorry to hear of the experience with the sales rep. Please know that at Brinks Home Security we strive for an excellent and equitable customer experience. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, we will investigate this matter promptly. I was able to locate your account with us and will be sure sure to reach out to you to ensure this matter is taken care of. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020
When I originally purchased my system, it was a different company. Now, it's Brinks and so far, it's been good. I like it. I turn it on when I leave my house and the only time I had an issue was with one of the sensors. It went off on its own and we still don't know what happened, but it hasn't done it since. I feel the quality's fine and I really like the app where I just message them and they walk me through certain things.
I also get emails about certain things they got going on and I ordered a Ring doorbell. One could say that was an upgrade as long as I had a longer commitment with my contract, at no additional charges. I installed it myself and they walked me through setting it up. That was really nice and overall, it’s good. There have also been small increases in pricing every year, which is understandable.
Jenny, we are grateful for your feedback and want to thank you for taking the time to let us know. Here at Brinks Home your protection and satisfaction are must and we will do everything we can to ensure this. If there is anything, we can do to make this experience better, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for being sure sure and allowing us to give you a peace of mind – Juana H.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020
My account was grandfathered to Brinks because I previously had Protect America, I did not know that Protect America would transfer to Brinks, so I called to see when was my contract would be up, so I could make some adjustments. When I called in to customer service, my experiences with Brinks' reps have been bad. It was almost like you got to do it really early in the morning or really late in night before they close. If you go anywhere in between, you're gonna be on hold for about 45 minutes to an hour. Then, when you talk to someone, you talk to a foreigner and it just wasn't making sense. I was used to calling in and be put on hold for 15 minutes max and talking to somebody that I could understand.
With the last customer service person I talked to, I thought I wasn't going to understand him and I needed to talk to someone else to send out a technician. So they transferred me over to the technician part of it and it was smooth. It was like I went to a foreign country and when I got to the technical part, I was on the homeland and I understood everything. But they came out and took care of my issue. Some of the sensors on the codes were bad and they sent me out some new sensors. So we were installing that and updating my system. Normally, it would take just a phone call but this time it couldn't happen. When you install the new sensors, it has to be updated in your system and that was where the difficulty was occurring. Other than that, the tech who came out was really nice and the bomb. He finished in 20 minutes. That was how easy it was. But he did a little extra. We started talking, so he stayed about 30.
Antoinette, thank you for honest feedback. We are glad that we were able to rectify the issues that you were having with your system. At Brinks Home Security we are committed to ensure customer satisfaction and we are sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for trusting us with your security and allowing us to give you a peace of mind. If there is anything, we can assist you with feel free to reach out. –Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020
I’ve had a security system for years and Brinks bought it from the company that I was previously with. So, I haven't had this service with Brinks that long but everything has worked fine. I got a letter in the mail about reducing my monthly bill and upgrading my system to a 4G LTE. The technician came in and made some changes to the monitoring unit and upgraded it. The headquarters verified what he was doing and made sure it was working before he left. I have not had any issues with it since he upgraded it. Prior to that, it worked and majority of the time, it was something that I did because I came home a couple of times and forgot that I had set it and then set it off. We had a couple of times when we had storms and the power went off, and it worked fine. I was notified that there was a problem because the power had gone off but I subsequently got text messages letting me know what was going on and it was rectified.
Otis, at Brinks Home Security we love hearing when we have done a great job and that we are able to rectify any issues. If there is anything, we can assist with please let us know. Have an amazing week! – Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020
I decided to get a security system for protection and it works good. My motion detector wasn’t working and the customer service reps at Brinks were attentive, friendly and helpful.
Priscilla, we are glad to hear that we were able to help you. Here at Brinks home Security we work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you and resolved any issues that you had. We look forward to providing you with the best for many years to come. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020
I was dealing with Monitronics for years and I had great service with them. When Brinks took over, there was no hiccup in service and my alarm system paid off. I had an attempted break-in and it thwarted that. I wasn't home and some people tried to break in through the window. The big loud annoying alarm went off and chased them away. There was minimal damage to the window but though nothing really happened, that attempted break-in left me feeling horrible. You get that ugly, yuck feeling in you. The alarm system did what it was supposed to do plus the phone calls. The police showed up. So, it worked perfectly. I'm a big fan and believer in the home security system in that fashion.
The service I had last month went well and the help and support I got prior to that point was good. The tech support was a little challenging because there was some back and forth but overall, it ended up well. Then just a few moments ago, I called Brinks to discuss a charge that I received for the service, which I understood there was not gonna be a cost to it. They were able to get that squared away. So, it's all good. The customer service has been responsive and the wait times have been reasonable, especially during this day and age. It’s a little bit of an inconvenience to be shifted from one person to another person but it hasn't been that big of a deal. Everyone has been able to help me and get the information they need to help me in the best way they can. I've had good luck and good service.
Roberto, thank you for your kind words. At Brinks Home Security we strive to provide the ultimate customer experience. It fills our heart with joy knowing we have protected yet another family. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020
We had Protect America. It was taken over by Brinks.. What a nightmare.. I still cannot log into my account online. I submitted a request to change my password as I could not log into my account, it took 2 weeks to get a reply. My Alarm never worked before and still does not. Try calling Brinks, every time to call them it is 15min - to close to 1 hr wait for someone to pick up.. I just want to cancel my account with what I had with Protect America. I just can't get through to Brinks.. Geez I am at wit's end. I am glad I didn't have a break in. Finally got through after a 50 min wait.. Guess I will have to pay off my contract with P.A. to get out of contract.
They gave me the option to have the guy come and fix my system (Lifetime repair) but remember all my contacts have Velcro.. They keep falling off, and losing contact and or setting off the alarm. So I have opted not to have this "Lovely outdated system" looked at. This is Protect America's alarm system not Brinks.. My beef here is; calling into an alarm co. Response time should be "QUICK".. Not Wait on hold forever till I want to hang up.. I even Tried a second time, their chat online, no one picked up.. So word to Brinks, hire more folks to pick up the phone or chat lines.. Make your paying customers happier..
Hello, we apologize for any difficulties you experienced while attempting to contact us. At Brinks Home Security we certainly care for all of our customers and their satisfaction. I would love the opportunity turn this review into a positive one. If you could please send me an email at socialmedia@brinkshome.com with your account information I would be more than happy to reach out to you. – Juana H.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020
I started out with ADT and I wasn't happy with them. The reps who came who were supposed to look at updating my system were very rude. Now that I'm with Brinks, their reps have helped me anytime that I have called. They sent a tech named Jason out recently to update my new system and he gave me some information on things that I could do. He was really good and I was happy with the service. I really like my Brinks and my system from them. When I got my Brinks system, I told my mom about it and she put one of her own in her house.
Christina, thank you for your kind words. At Brinks Home Security we strive for experiences just like these. If there is anything else, we can assist you with please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for being sure sure. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020
This is the worst service I've ever received. Called for service and pressed button to receive a call when available. An hour later, received three call that said I was the next call. I have been on hold for over an hour now without an answer. I texted them and hit text stating they are busy. Requested a supervisor and no one has called back. They are breaking their contract. I don't want to hear about Covid because there are millions of people without a job that Brinks can hire. Use another company please.
Myrna,we are sorry to hear about the experience that you had with us over the phone. Please know that at Brinks Home Security we strive for an excellent and equitable customer experience. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, we will investigate this matter promptly. I was able to find your account I will reach out to you as soon as possible to get this matter resolved. -Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020
My 3 year contract was over I was going to cancel. This is my experience trying to get someone to help and do what they say they were going to do...After the second call to an Account Manager Alice I thought I was going to continue my service. (Even though I had the name and extension of the first Account Manager Sean, there was absolutely no way to get a hold of him. Direct Dial and extension entered. Phone just rang and rang and rang, for days and days.) So I decided to call back.
This time someone else said they were my Account manager and would be able to help me. We discussed a couple of options and prices. So some new panels, window sensors, and a camera were supposed to be delivered and installed by a Brinks technician. I was told I would receive something in the mail that explained what I was getting along with the new rate. I didn't think anything about it because it was about 2 weeks before the install day.
Day before install date I called back. Couldn't get ahold of the new Account Manager so spoke to whoever answered the phone after an hour of waiting. And this guy basically told me I was fine if I hadn't gotten the letter yet in the mail I will get everything that was discussed. The tech would be a brinks tech and they would call me 30 minutes prior to arrival. I said OK. My first experience with the dealer I used called before and had everything they promised, if not they went back and got it at the shop.
Friday comes, the tech is calling from the gate saying he was at the house (No 30 min in advance call, was ok as I was already home). He comes in the house. We start talking and I ask what he brought he said the 2 panels, outdoor camera, and that's it. I asked about the window sensors, he said, "I don't see them. Let me call my local shop." He calls and I hear the conversation from whomever he called and he said, "Where the sensors on the order?" Tech says no, guys says then he isn't getting them....Starting to lose faith. Tech nicely says call Brinks back and talk with them. Well after 45 minutes someone answers the phone who says he doesn't see any notes of me talking to this person or that person, tried getting a supervisor he couldn't get one I get transferred to Account Management Kristen answers.
Seems on top of it all I tell her what is gong on and said I wanted to just cancel because the amount of time it takes me to get a hold of someone at Brinks is more time than I should be giving to a company I am paying. She talks me through a few things and says she can lower my monitoring rate, get me the 4 window sensors, wave the cost of the secondary panel, give me 2 months of service for free for all the problems I am having. She told me she needed to call the dealer and see when they could come back once they received the window sensors. I told her next week wasn't great. Maybe Tues. I explained to her the experience of never getting the paper in the mail that explained what I was getting, and if I had it, it may have solved the problem with the tech earlier, she said, "No problem. I will put it all in writing so you have it with the new rate and all the gear that we would be giving you."
She said she needed 30 minutes to call the dealer and would call me back. In the meantime she would send me the updated info that was given along with the cancel contract link if after reading over all of it I didn't want to continue I could just cancel. 6 hours later no email, no call, nothing. Somehow after spending 3 more hours on the phone talking to one after another after another the last person I spoke to was able to find Kristin and started messaging her directly. The other agents were like, "We don't know Kristin *," now I know you are a big company but I'm pretty sure there is a corporate directly that they could have looked up her extension and made an already painful time consuming situation a little better.
I finally got transferred to Kristin and she basically said she sent an email to me when she said she did earlier and how weird it was that I didn't get it. I said how about the call in 30 minutes to follow up? She said she was super busy and there were a lot of calls and she's sorry I wasn't a priority to her but that's how it was....
At this point I was blown away with how she was speaking to me. I asked to speak to a manager. She said, "Let me see. I'll transfer you over to one." And of Course we know how this call ends....Can you imagine the call got disconnected? Did I get a call back from Kristin to follow up? Knowing I was already upset? No I didn't. I would like to talk to a manager about what I went through as I fell this is the worst possible customer service I could have received, especially for someone who was trying to save the account? How can I get a hold of a corporate manager who is over this Account Management Department? Thank you.
Cory, the recent experience described in your review is shocking, please know that this is the exact opposite of what we strive to provide for all our customers. At Brinks Home Security our main goal is to provide all our customers with the best customer experience, and I am sorry if this was not the case. By any means we never mean to make any request a difficult one. we are sorry to hear that there are some confusions about your account. Please know that we strive to do better than we were the day before, and we want to rectify the situation. I have located your account with us and I will be more than happy to reach out to you to resolve this matter. – Daniela S.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020
My clients have Brinks and they said that they love the company. We tried them as well and recently, we had someone from Brinks come out and fix our panel. Ever since then, we can't use our app. On our app, it's saying that our panel is offline when it shouldn't be. It's also saying that different doors are open. Other than this issue, we love Brinks Home Security.
Clarissa, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Here at Brinks Home Security we care about your satisfaction and want to ensure you are getting the best customer service experience. We are glad to hear that you love the service that we provide, and we will be more than happy to help you with your app if you call our technical support department. If there is anything else, you need feel free to reach out us and we would be more than happy to assist you. -Daniela S.
Brinks Home Security Company Information
- Company Name:
- Brinks Home Security
- Company Type:
- Public
- Year Founded:
- 1994
- Address:
- 1501 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Ste. 700
- City:
- Dallas
- State/Province:
- TX
- Postal Code:
- 75234
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- brinkshome.com
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