Local NY Monitoring
Central station based in New York, not Tulsa or Manila. Faster verification, faster dispatch, accents that know your borough.
ADT. SimpliSafe. Vivint. Ring. They spend millions on TV ads. We spend forty years on our reputation. Here’s the side-by-side that nobody else wants you to see.
Central station based in New York, not Tulsa or Manila. Faster verification, faster dispatch, accents that know your borough.
Founded and run by people who’ve responded to real emergencies. We don’t guess what a threat looks like.
Show us a written quote from any licensed competitor. If they’re lower, we match it. Period.
No 36-month lock-in. No early termination fees. If we stop earning your business, you stop paying. That’s the deal.
No call trees. No outsourced support. The Di Bella family answers, every time.
Every claim below is what each company publishes or advertises publicly. We pulled no punches. We didn’t need to.
| Feature | Protection Systems Inc. | ADT | SimpliSafe | Vivint | Ring (Amazon) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locally Owned (NY) | Yes · Long Island | National corp. | National corp. | National corp. | Amazon subsidiary |
| Owned By Former Law Enforcement | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Long-Term Contract Required | No · Cancel anytime | Up to 36 mo. | Plan-dependent | Up to 60 mo. financing | Subscription tiers |
| Price Match Guarantee | Yes · In writing | No | No | No | No |
| Professional Installation | In-house, vetted techs | Yes | Optional add-on | Yes | DIY |
| 24/7 Live US Monitoring | NY central station | Yes | Yes (paid tier) | Yes | Pro plan only |
| Monthly Monitoring Starts At | $49.99 / mo · Total Connect included | $45.99 + equipment financing | $29.99 (limited features) | $29.99 + $1,200+ equipment | $10 + device cost |
| Armed & Unarmed Guarding | Licensed officers | No | No | No | No |
| Ring & Smart-Home Install | Any brand, any system | ADT ecosystem only | SimpliSafe ecosystem | Vivint ecosystem | Ring/Amazon only |
| Same Family Answers the Phone | Two generations | Call center | Call center | Call center | Chat/email |
| Years In Business | 40+ years | Since 1874 | Since 2006 | Since 2011 | Since 2013 |
| Free Site Survey | Yes · In person | Sometimes | DIY questionnaire | Yes (sales-led) | DIY guide |
Comparison reflects publicly advertised offerings of each competitor as of 2026. Plans, contracts, and equipment offerings change. Bring us a written quote and we’ll match it.
Any licensed competitor. In writing. We’ll meet it or beat it.
No long-term contracts. No early termination fees. Month-to-month.
An in-person walkthrough by someone who’s done this for 40 years.
NY-based central station. Real dispatch to NYPD, FDNY, and local authorities.
The big names sell you contracts. We sell you protection. The difference shows up the first time something goes wrong.
The Di Bella Family — Protection Systems Inc.
Bring us your contract. We’ll review it free of charge and help you out clean. Most customers save 20–40% switching to us.