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Do you need a phone line for a home security system?

Just curious, we have a little office space, but are using cell phones - haven't hooked up a phone line. I want to get the "Mace Wireless Home Security System" from Walmart, but do I need a phone line for that to work? It dials numbers so I'm assuming it has to be connected to a phone line. Just wondering because I can't buy it from the store, so I need to know ahead of time if I'm in for making another bill for phone service.

Public Comments

1. Some types of security systems you do need a phone line, like the one you want. Note that these systems almost always require a monthly fee & contract. I would personally recommend a 4 Camera CCTV harddrive system as the specifications have recently gotten much more advanced, and they are extremely good value. You can get 4 NV cameras, cables and processor/harddrive unit for about $600, but you can find them for less. I would alsrecommendnd PIR Halogen lights for outside, as they are very inexpensive. If you are on a seriously tight budget I have seen extremelyRealisticc dome CCTV dummy cameras for about $2, but make sure that it has no flashing red light, as this is a dead give away to criminals; real security cameras never have flashing LEDs. Hope that helps.