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.
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You own the equipment. It was included in the purchase price of your home.
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You can switch monitoring providers. No provider has a permanent lock on your hardware.
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Kiwi Alarms supports your platform. Alarm.com and Qolsys systems common in new Reno builds are fully compatible.
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Same 24/7 Brinks monitoring. Professional UL-listed response — at a better rate.
Call Scott to review your setup → 775-247-7782
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.