# Smart Home Monitoring Reno | DR Horton Homes | Kiwi Alarms

> Bought a new Reno home with a smart home system already installed? You own that equipment, and Kiwi Alarms can monitor it. Call Scott: 775-247-7782.

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

---

🏠 New Reno Homeowners · DR Horton · Smart Home

# Your New Reno Home Came With a Smart Home System. You Don't Have to Pay ADT Rates.

Many new construction homes in Reno — including **DR Horton developments** across Spanish Springs, North Valleys, and South Meadows — come pre-installed with smart home security equipment. When you signed the paperwork, you may have been told monitoring through **ADT or Safehaven was your only option**.    It isn't. **You own that equipment.** Kiwi Alarms can monitor it for significantly less.

[📞 Call Scott — 775-247-7782](tel:7752477782)

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

💡

What they didn't tell you

- ✓ **You own the equipment.** It was included in the purchase price of your home.
- ✓ **You can switch monitoring providers.** No provider has a permanent lock on your hardware.
- ✓ **Kiwi Alarms supports your platform.** Alarm.com and Qolsys systems common in new Reno builds are fully compatible.
- ✓ **Same 24/7 Brinks monitoring.** Professional UL-listed response — at a better rate.

[Call Scott to review your setup → 775-247-7782](tel:7752477782)

What's Really Going On

## What New Reno Homeowners Are Being Told vs. The Truth

Builders like DR Horton have referral arrangements with national alarm companies. When you closed on your home, the monitoring signup was presented as standard — almost mandatory. Here's what was said, and what's actually true.

⚠️ What you were told

### You need to use our monitoring provider

At closing or during the builder walkthrough, ADT or Safehaven was presented as the monitoring solution for your home's pre-installed system — with signup pushed hard during an already overwhelming process.

- High monthly monitoring rates
- Long-term contract commitments
- Not a local expert
- Annual rate increases built into the contract

✅ The actual truth

### You own the equipment — you choose the monitoring

Your smart home equipment was included in the price of your home. It's yours. Once any introductory monitoring period ends — and in many cases even before — you have the right to choose any compatible monitoring provider.

- Equipment is yours — not leased
- Monitoring provider is your choice
- Kiwi Alarms supports Alarm.com & Qolsys
- 24/7 Brinks monitoring at better rates

DR Horton · Lennar · Other New Construction

Already paying ADT or Safehaven in your new Reno home?

Call Scott and tell him what you have. He'll review your **current monitoring contract**, check when you can switch without penalty, assess your equipment compatibility, and give you a straight comparison of what you'd pay with Kiwi Alarms. **No pressure. Just information.**

[📞 Call 775-247-7782](tel:7752477782)

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

The Process

## How Switching Your Smart Home Monitoring Works in Reno

The process is straightforward. Scott handles everything — you don't need to be technical to make this happen.

01

### Call Scott — free review of your current setup

Tell Scott what you have — DR Horton, Alarm.com, ADT, Safehaven, whatever you know. **He'll ask a few quick questions** about your equipment and current contract to understand exactly where you stand.

02

### Contract review — know when you can switch

Scott reviews your current monitoring agreement with you. **Many new Reno homeowners are in short introductory periods** or month-to-month after the initial term — meaning a switch is easier and sooner than you think.

03

### Equipment compatibility check

Scott verifies that your existing system is compatible with Brinks monitoring. **Most Alarm.com and Qolsys platforms used in Reno new builds are fully supported** — in many cases no new hardware is needed at all.

04

### Switch monitoring — same equipment, better rate

Once your contract allows, Scott handles the transition to Brinks Home Security monitoring. Your existing sensors, panel, cameras, and smart devices **keep working exactly as before** — you just pay less each month.

05

### Expand your system if you want to

Once monitoring is switched, Scott can also add cameras, additional sensors, smart locks, or any other devices your builder didn't include. **Your smart home, fully optimised** — with a local expert who picks up when you call.

Compatible Systems

## Smart Home Platforms Kiwi Alarms Supports in Reno

If your new Reno home came pre-wired with any of these platforms, Scott can integrate and monitor your existing setup — no rip-and-replace required.

📡

### Alarm.com

The most common platform in Reno new construction. Full monitoring, app control, and smart device integration supported.

🖥️

### Qolsys IQ Panel

Touchscreen panels installed by many Reno builders. Fully compatible with Brinks monitoring through Kiwi Alarms.

🔒

### Z-Wave Smart Locks

Remote locking, custom access codes, and entry alerts. All major Z-Wave lock brands supported.

🌡️

### Smart Thermostats

Remote temperature control and scheduling integrated into your alarm app. Works with most smart thermostat platforms.

📷

### Security Cameras

Existing cameras can often be retained. If upgrades are needed, Scott installs 2K, 4K, and 12MP cameras with active deterrence.

💡

### Smart Lighting & More

Z-Wave lighting, garage door control, video doorbells, and flood sensors — all manageable from one app.

## You Own the Equipment. Start Paying Less.

Call Scott, tell him what you have, and he'll give you a straight answer on whether you can switch and what it would cost. No pressure, no sales pitch — just information.

[📞 Call 775-247-7782](tel:7752477782)

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

Free · No obligation · Scott responds personally

FAQ

## Common Questions About Smart Home Monitoring in Reno

**Do I have to use ADT or Safehaven in my DR Horton home in Reno?**

No. If your DR Horton home came with a pre-installed smart home system, **you own that equipment**. You are not required to use any specific monitoring provider. Kiwi Alarms can take over monitoring of your existing system at a lower monthly rate through Brinks Home Security.

**Can Kiwi Alarms monitor my existing smart home system?**

Yes. Kiwi Alarms works with **Alarm.com and Qolsys platforms** — the most common systems installed in new Reno construction homes. Scott evaluates your existing equipment and can often take over 24/7 monitoring through Brinks Home Security with little or no new hardware required.

**Do I own the smart home equipment in my new Reno home?**

In most cases, yes. Equipment installed by builders like DR Horton is typically included in the purchase price of your home — meaning **it belongs to you**. You may be in a monitoring contract, but you are not locked to any provider permanently.

**What if I'm still in a contract with ADT or Safehaven?**

Call Scott at [775-247-7782](tel:7752477782) and he'll review your contract with you. **Many new homeowners are in short introductory periods** that end sooner than expected, or are already month-to-month. Even if you have time remaining, Scott can tell you exactly when you can switch and what to expect.

**Will I lose any functionality if I switch monitoring providers?**

No. Your existing sensors, panel, locks, thermostat, and cameras continue working exactly as before. **Monitoring is the service layer — your hardware stays the same.** In many cases the Brinks/Kiwi Alarms app experience is better than what you had before.

**Can Scott add more devices to my existing Reno smart home system?**

Yes. Once monitoring is switched, Scott can add security cameras, additional door and window sensors, glass break detectors, smoke and CO detectors, flood sensors, or any other compatible device. Your existing platform expands to cover anything your builder didn't include.

**What areas in Reno does Kiwi Alarms serve for smart home monitoring?**

Kiwi Alarms serves all of Reno, Sparks, and Carson City — including **Spanish Springs, North Valleys, South Meadows, Damonte Ranch, and surrounding new development areas** where DR Horton and other builders are active.

Related Pages

[💰 Pricing](https://www.kiwialarms.com/home-security-pricing-reno.php)

[🔄 ADT alternative](https://www.kiwialarms.com/adt-alternatives-reno-nv.php)

[🔄 Vivint alternative](https://www.kiwialarms.com/vivint-alternatives-reno-nv.php)

[🔒 Encrypted Sensors](https://www.kiwialarms.com/encrypted-alarm-sensors-reno.php)

[⚖️ Cancel Contract](https://www.kiwialarms.com/cancel-door-to-door-alarm-contract-ftc.php)

[🚪 Door-to-Door Tactics](https://www.kiwialarms.com/door-to-door-alarm-sales-tactics-reno.php)

[🔁 switch alarm company](https://www.kiwialarms.com/switch-alarm-company-reno.php)

[📍 service area](https://www.kiwialarms.com/locations/)

[📰 All Articles](https://www.kiwialarms.com/news.php)

---

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