Home Security Systems, Electrical, Insurance Agencies
About us
Dial One Security, Inc is a locally owned and operated security business that has been serving the Greater Cincinnati Area for over 35 years. We also own and operate our own UL Approved Central Station for monitoring of alarms. We are an Authorized Honeywell Security Dealer. Our main offices are located in the Cincinnati community of Madisonville and unlike the large national companies, or online DIY security providers, Dial One Security believes in taking an active role in and giving back to our local communities. With the volunteerism and support that we provide to numerous charities and organizations in the region, we are able to make the places where we work and live better for all. Our Systems are installed by our employees that have the experience and the products to deliver complete home security alarm systems that are reliable and easy to use.
Business highlights
45 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS, FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, HOME AUTOMATION, CAMERA SYSTEMS, ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND MONITORING. TOTAL CONNECT ALLOWS OUR CLIENTS TO MANAGE THEIR SECURITY SYSTEMS OVER THEIR SMARTPHONE OR ANY INTERNET CONNECTED DEVICE, GIVING THEM THE ABILITY TO ARM & DIS-ARM THEIR SYSTEM, RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS OF SYSTEM EVENTS, CONTROL DOOR LOCKS OR VIEW VIDEO CAMERAS THAT ARE PART OF THEIR SECURITY SYSTEM. SYSTEM.
Pre-install evaluation/quote and installation went very well. Vince and Matt were great and did not pressure us to purchase any additional equipment. They said we always have the option to add on in the future if we want.
Description of Work: Installed the basic Honeywell Security System
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for purchasing our Angie's List Big Deal security system. We are glad you are satisfied with the service that you received. The Honeywell 5100 is a fantastic control panel which is loaded with features that go beyond just basic security. Please let us know if you would like to add additional sensors, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, Total Connect to control your system from your smartphone or home automation features.
Michael A.
02/2014
4.0
home security systems
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It was good. The installation took a couple of hours. They had to come back because the screen died about a week into the contract. They came back out a few days after contacting them, but we were without a security system during that time. It was a little disappointing, but overall a positive experience. There were no more additional fees associated with the Big Deal beside the monthly fees for the system which is about $30/month.
Description of Work: I purchased a $49 Big Deal for a Honeywell wireless home security package professionally installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for purchasing the Angie's List Big Deal and we are glad you had an overall positive experience. We appreciate your patience in replacing the defective screen. The ReadyGuard control unit is a fantastic control panel with an amazing amount of technology built into the unit and the problem that you experienced is extremely rare. Having to order in the replacement part caused the delay of a few days in replacing the unit and we are sorry for the inconvenience. We value customer input to help us provide great customer service and we will make up for the time that you were without a system.
Andrew K.
02/2014
5.0
home security systems
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Overall I think they offer a great service for the price. I did have to be more proactive with calling them to ask about my quote and ask them to come out to begin servicing our commercial fire alarm as I did not receive a call back or email when I had been told I would. Everyone was very friendly and helpful when I did call to get more information and follow-up, however. So everything worked out in the end.
Description of Work: $29/month
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$29
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for converting your existing fire alarm system over to Dial One Security. We apologize for any delay in getting back to you. When we are converting an existing fire alarm, we want to make sure we have the properly trained fire alarm technician review your equipment to make sure everything is compatible and occasionally this make take a little extra time. We appreciate you following up and we are glad you are satisfied with the service you received.
Andrea H.
02/2014
5.0
home security systems
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The installers were friendly, quick and helpful in showing me how to use the security system and set up. Since install, with the winter weather i have had the power go out and each time, someone has called within two minutes to alert me that my security system was on backup power. I've accidentally set the alarm off and they didnt yell at me. Whenever I have a problem/ question I am able to reach someone 24/7. GREAT SERVICE and I'd recommend. Especially since they're local.
Description of Work: The installers came to install the security system and take out the old one from a house i just bought.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for providing us with your review. As a local company we take pride in providing great customer service. If you ever have a question, please don't hesitate to call our office at 513-527-4400. If you should ever have a question about the operation of your system, user manuals can be found on our website at http://doges.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/UserManualLynx5100.pdf.
DOROTHY K.
10/2013
5.0
home security systems
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Monthly payments less than most other companies.
Description of Work: They installed a security system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for selecting Dial One Security as your security company and for recognizing the value that we provide our customers.
Patrick M.
10/2013
5.0
home security systems
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I was very impressed with them. They were able to meet my criteria with price. I liked that they have local call centers. I was really impressed that they were able to accommodate my friend and they did the work totally for me. I was in charge of the setup with the company and I would use them in my home as well. The system has worked very well. The price was a good buy versus their competition for both the alarm system and the monitoring. They did not try to sell anything that was not needed. They explained how to work the system and they just did an excellent job. We had to figure out the best place for the system initially and we worked with the installers on finding the best place to install the system for the user as well as them for the installation. They will even call when there is a power outage, they would be my first bid when looking for a system in the future if needed. I would recommend them to my friends.
Description of Work: They installed the alarm system and they do constant monitoring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for the review. Our goal is to make sure that our customers are satisfied with every aspect of what we do from installation, to service and monitoring, so thank you for acknowledging our efforts. With our Central Station being located in Cincinnati, we are able to provide a fast response time to the alarms. The calls are handled by people that are familiar with the city as well as the police and fire departments that are called on to respond to your alarms. We look forward to working with your friends, and keep in mind that if your friends decide to use Dial One Security, you will receive a $50 referral check.
DOUG M.
10/2013
5.0
home security systems
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The service turned out good. Their response time is very good. They respond to issues very well and I am very satisfied with them. We switched from a different alarm company that we were not happy with before using them, the old company did not provide as good of a value and they required a two year contract with restrictions that I felt did not fully benefit the customer. We are glad that we have switched.
Description of Work: I pay for the service quarterly. They do monthly monitoring for our alarm system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank You for putting your trust in Dial One Security. We are glad that you found us to be a good value for your money. We strive hard to give our customers the best products and support at a great price.
Carolyn R.
10/2013
5.0
home security systems
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The service was excellent. The quality and professionalism were very good. I have no complaints whatsoever. I would not hesitate to recommend Dial One. They were at my home on time and after the installation I had a few questions and they were very courteous in taking time to answer the questions.
Description of Work: We pay them quarterly and the cost above is approximately what we pay monthly. They installed the alarm system initially and they do monitoring as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$22
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for your review. If you should ever have any additional questions or decide to eliminate your home phone landline in the future, do not hesitate to give us a call, we have a great cellular communicator that can save you money.
martha B.
10/2013
4.0
home security systems
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It went fine--I have no major details to discuss.
Description of Work: He came and installed a home security system---it went fine; no major problems. I should say it was a coupon for $49.00 installment, but it costs about $32.00 a month to maintain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for purchasing your security system from Dial One Security. The $31.95 monthly monitoring charge provides our clients with 24 hour monitoring of your system to notify the police in the event of a break-in, or if you should need to summon help through one of the fire or medical panic buttons. Now that your system is monitored you should check with your home owner's insurance company to see if they offer a discount for a monitored security system. Many insurance companies will offer a greater discount if your system includes monitored smoke detectors and your monitoring rate would remain the same.
JAMES S.
10/2013
5.0
home security systems
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Dave came on time and installed an alarm system. He was efficient and very careful to keep things clean when drilling holes. He was good at explaining and demonstrating how everything worked. I'm happy with everything so far and have peace of mind that the house is more secure.
Description of Work: Installed alarm system for home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for putting your trust in Dial One Security. We are glad that you are satisfied with our technician's promptness and cleanliness while installing your system. If you should have any further questions regarding your system's operation, please feel free to call our office at 513-527-4400 or visit our webpage to view your user manual.
Stephanie B.
09/2013
5.0
home security systems
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The installer was thorough and professional. He showed me exactly what I could do with the system and made sure I was comfortable with the system prior to leaving.
Description of Work: Installed the security system I purchase and then showed me the different qualities of the system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for your feedback and for purchasing your security system through Dial One Security. You may want to contact your insurance company to let them know you have a monitored security system to potentially receive a discount on your insurance. If you ever decide to add smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors to your system, you may receive a bigger discount on your insurance. The monitoring rate would stay the same by adding these devices.
Gloria or Harold F.
09/2013
5.0
home security systems
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Both the salesman and technician ran late for the appointments. Vince, the salesman, called us to let us know he would be late which we really appreciated. Vince indicated we would get a call regarding an appointment with a technician to show us the system. We never heard from the office and therefore made a call to remind Vince we were waiting to hear from his office to arrange for the technician to meet with us. The technician was 35 minutes late without a call. The house is vacant and therefore we had to make sure we were there to meet for each appointment. Once Mike arrived, he was very polite, professional and patient in explaining the alarm system. All in all, it did work out and we look forward to using the system in the future!
Description of Work: The salesman signed us up for service and the technician showed us how to operate the system which had been installed by the previous owner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We are glad that you are happy with your security system and the service that you received. We are addressing the issue of punctuality and calling the client when you are running behind.Thanks again for putting your trust in Dial One Security.
Susan L.
09/2013
2.0
home security systems
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I felt their customer service was so poor that I didnt want to use the company anymore.
Description of Work: They did nothing for me. I had not heard from Dial One till the day before last day of my coupon, when I called them. They then said they would call me back, but they never did. They havent called me back to date.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
$49
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for purchasing our Angie's List The Big Deal. When the deal was purchased on Saturday Aug 17, the member provided us with three dates that she was available, as well as the window of time that she was available. The member did not provide any contact information for us other than the Angie's List message center. We reached back out through the Angie's List message center to accommodate her on Tuesday August 20, with a date and time that worked for her, and asked that she contact us if this time did not work for her. We provided her with an email address and phone number to contact us at if there was a problem with the installation appointment. It is unfortunate that after scheduling her appointment for one of the times that she provided, that she had to reschedule the appointment, that is understandable. When our technician showed up for the rescheduled appointment on September 10, no one was home, and he waited for over a half an hour. On September 11, we again contacted her through the Angie's List message center asking for her to contact us, again providing her with our contact information, but we received no response. I think that you can see that we did everything possible to satisfy this member and provide her with the best possible customer service. Please read our other reviews to gauge a more accurate description of our company. We are currently working with Angie’s List to resolve this situation.
Sharon B.
08/2013
5.0
home security systems
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They have reasonable rates. I have been happy with them. The installation went well.
Description of Work: They installed my security system and are providing service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for choosing Dial One Security. If you have any questions about your system operation, feel free to call us or look on our website at http://doges.com/customer-service/user-manuals/ to view your user manual.
INEZ & WALTER C.
07/2013
5.0
home security systems
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If there is a need for parts, batteries, etc. you are given options of having the part shipped to you or picked up at the office, which saves the cost of a technician coming to the house. Billing can also be set up on a system of automatic billing and payment with a notice given via the computer when payment is due.
Description of Work: Dial One has been our security company for over 5 years. When there is a security breech, the company calls us/and or the police.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you very much for putting your trust in Dial One Security for the past 5 years. We are glad you appreciate the great customer service that we as a local company provide our clients.
CAROL D.
07/2013
5.0
home security systems
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They were extremely impressive. I chose them as I was familiar with their reputation. They were able to come out the very next day after calling to install the system. They also offer the add-on of a medical alert system at no extra charge. They have been outstandingly responsive to everything. I have felt a great deal of security using their service. If you think you need a security system, don't hesitate to use Dial One.
Description of Work: They installed a home security system and do the monitoring as well. The price is quarterly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$72
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you very much for putting your trust in Dial One Security
Gina C.
06/2013
5.0
home security systems
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The pricing was competitive. The service was good.
Description of Work: They installed a home security system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank You!
LOLA & JAMES G.
06/2013
5.0
home security systems
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The work turned out very well. They are terrific. I have recommended them to others.
Description of Work: They do monitoring and installed our alarm system in the past.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for your review and recommendations. Make sure that you tell anyone that you refer to mention that they heard about Dial One Security from you, and you could receive a referral check for $50.
Sara B.
06/2013
5.0
home security systems
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We have it but we have not really used it as we have cats in our home and we do not want them to set off the system. Our goal is to use them in the near future. One individual came out to do the installation, he showed us how to use the service, he did a great job.
Description of Work: They installed our alarm system a couple of years ago and we pay a monthly fee for the system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
Thank you for your review. Don't forget that any smoke detectors that you have are part of your security system. Make sure you have contacted your insurance company to notify them of your monitored smoke detectors to see if you qualify for a discount on your insurance rates. If you are worried about the cats setting off the alarm you can bypass any motion detectors and just use the perimeter protection on the doors and windows.
David A.
05/2013
1.0
home security systems
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I never heard back from the company.
Description of Work: I searched through Angie's List for an alarm company and started contacting them for estimates. I went to the Dial One website and filled out their online form to be contacted and requested any specials that they offer, similar to what you find here on the List, and received no response after 1 week.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from DIAL ONE SECURITY INC
(deleted member name), we are terribly sorry that you were not contacted about your request for a quote from our website. We truly value each of these requests because we work extremely hard just to get the privilege of having our potential clients contact us from Angie's List or our website. Your request was entered into our records and unfortunately was overlooked by the representative that was to contact you. This was our mistake, and again we are sorry. We are improving our system to prevent this from happening in the future because customer satisfaction is a key goal of our company. We hope we can earn your business back in the future.
RON H.
05/2013
5.0
home security systems
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We switched to Dial One about one year ago and pay quarterly for home security. Their installation was smooth and easy because they used most of the equipment that we had. Their staff is responsive when we call and we have not had the equipment malfunction. We believe that we are getting good value for the services we are receiving.
Description of Work: Ongoing home security
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
RICHARD H.
04/2013
5.0
home security systems
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They did a good job. I called several companies and decided to go with them because of their offer. They have came back out for follow up.
Description of Work: I called Dial One Security to install a security service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
WILLIAM W.
02/2013
5.0
home security systems
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Just a few hours installation one afternoon, and a tweak or two, and we've been fine. Most reasonable of all those who approached us. i liked their willingness to share referrals. Many others would not.
Description of Work: They laid out an efficient protection plan for our home in a timely and economically friendly fashion.They were very professional and knowledgeable and I would recommend them over the other four or five that we talked with.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Elizabeth S.
01/2013
5.0
home security systems
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Dial One responded efficiently to our request for a bid, the salesperson was knowledgeable about the product and the installer showed up as promised and did an efficient job. The only glitch was that the new control panel is larger than our previous one and he had to return to reposition it because the slight bit of heat it emitted threw off the furnace thermostat above it.
Description of Work: Removed previous alarm equipment and installed new sensors and control panel in residence. One year monitoring contract.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Anne S.
12/2012
5.0
home security systems
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Dial One initially came out and listened to what we wanted and consulted us on what they could provide, which was everything we needed. The intial consultant was great as he was very straight forward and it didn't feel like he was trying to sell us a bunch of stuff we didn't need. The installer came, set everything up, patiently walked us through everything and that was it. We haven't had the need to call them back since.
Description of Work: Had a security service installed in our house. We just moved into this house that already had Dial One equipment so we wanted to go with this company to see if we could save by reusing what was already here.
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FAQ
DIAL ONE SECURITY INC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
DIAL ONE SECURITY INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, DIAL ONE SECURITY INC offers free project estimates.
Yes, DIAL ONE SECURITY INC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DIAL ONE SECURITY INC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, DIAL ONE SECURITY INC offers emergency services.
Yes, DIAL ONE SECURITY INC offers warranties.
DIAL ONE SECURITY INC offers the following services: INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS, FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, HOME AUTOMATION, CAMERA SYSTEMS, ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND MONITORING. TOTAL CONNECT ALLOWS OUR CLIENTS TO MANAGE THEIR SECURITY SYSTEMS OVER THEIR SMARTPHONE OR ANY INTERNET CONNECTED DEVICE, GIVING THEM THE ABILITY TO ARM & DIS-ARM THEIR SYSTEM, RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS OF SYSTEM EVENTS, CONTROL DOOR LOCKS OR VIEW VIDEO CAMERAS THAT ARE PART OF THEIR SECURITY SYSTEM. SYSTEM.