# About Scott Ferguson, Owner-Installer | Kiwi Alarms Reno

> Kiwi Alarms is owned and personally operated by Scott Ferguson — 19 years in the alarm industry, Reno resident since 2005. No subcontractors, no franchises.

Source: https://www.kiwialarms.com/about.php

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👋 About Kiwi Alarms

# The Person Behind Every Installation

Kiwi Alarms isn't a franchise routing you to a contractor. It's **Scott Ferguson** — one person, 19 years in the alarm industry, doing every installation himself.

[📅 Book Free Consult](https://www.kiwialarms.com/book.php)

[📞 775-247-7782](tel:7752477782)

how it started

## From New Zealand to Every Reno Doorstep

Scott moved to Reno in 2005, originally from New Zealand, and started working in the alarm industry the following year. Over nearly two decades he installed systems for national companies, regional dealers, and everything in between — enough of it to know exactly which parts of the industry frustrate homeowners.

In 2024, he started Kiwi Alarms to do things differently: no subcontractors, no rotating install crews. If you call Kiwi Alarms, you're talking to the person who designs your system and the same person who shows up to install it.

The name is a nod to home — "Kiwi" for New Zealand, and **"Security with Zest"** for the approach: straightforward, personal, and not interested in high-pressure sales tactics.

Scott also runs [Reno TV Mount](https://renotvmount.com/), his TV mounting business for Reno, Sparks and Carson City.

On-site camera installation

Control panel setup

how kiwi alarms operates

## What "Security with Zest" Actually Means

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One Installer, Every Time

No subcontractors, no rotating crews. Scott installs every system personally, from the first walkthrough to final testing.

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No Door-to-Door Pressure

Kiwi Alarms doesn't use door-to-door sales tactics.

[Here's why that matters](https://www.kiwialarms.com/door-to-door-alarm-sales-tactics-reno.php)

if you've dealt with other companies.

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Encrypted Sensors, Standard

Every system uses encrypted S-Line sensors by default — not an upsell.

[Read why that's not optional](https://www.kiwialarms.com/encrypted-alarm-sensors-reno.php)

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Direct Access to the Owner

Questions after installation go straight to Scott.

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Professional Monitoring

24/7 monitoring through Brinks Home Security with dual-path cellular and WiFi reporting.

where kiwi alarms works

## Serving Northern Nevada & Northern California

Scott drives personally to every installation across the following areas. See the [full service area map](https://www.kiwialarms.com/locations/) for location-specific details.

Reno, NV

Sparks, NV

Carson City, NV

Fernley, NV

Fallon, NV

Truckee, CA

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Sacramento, CA

Susanville, CA

Quincy, CA

## Talk to Scott Directly

No script. Free consultation, honest answers about what your home actually needs.

[📅 Book Free Consult](https://www.kiwialarms.com/book.php)

[775-247-7782](tel:7752477782)

Call or text Scott directly

faq

## Common Questions About Kiwi Alarms

**Who owns Kiwi Alarms?**

Kiwi Alarms is owned by Scott Ferguson, who founded the company in 2024 after working in the alarm industry since 2006. Scott has lived in Reno since 2005.

**Does Scott personally install every system?**

Yes. Every Kiwi Alarms installation is done personally by Scott — there are no subcontractors and no rotating install crews. The person who designs your system is the same person who installs it.

**How long has Scott been in the alarm industry?**

Scott has worked in the alarm and security industry since 2006 — 19 years of installation experience as of 2025. Kiwi Alarms itself was founded in 2024, built on that background.

**What areas does Kiwi Alarms serve?**

Kiwi Alarms serves Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fernley, Fallon, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, Susanville, and Quincy. [See the full service area map](https://www.kiwialarms.com/locations/) for details on each location.

**Why is Kiwi Alarms different from ADT, Vivint, or other national companies?**

National companies typically send a contractor you've never met. Kiwi Alarms is a one-person operation by design — you talk to the owner before, during, and after installation, and he's the one who shows up.

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Kiwi Alarms LLC · 5150 Mae Ann Ave, Suite 405, Reno, NV 89523 · 775-247-7782 · https://www.kiwialarms.com/