Wife loves ours, I hate all the audible shit telling me I opened a food etc.. it makes her feel good though since I'm out of town often.. 450RHQ is right, most cities will not respond to a residential alarm, my city will but if its false it costs me $50 fine. If you want a system or need one, vivint is probably the best option, the phone controls are nice... Especially if your wife leaves the house and leaves the f-ing garage door open..