Takeovers & system upgrades

Keep the sensors that work, modernize the rest.

Have an old ADT, Slomin's, Brinks, Vector, or Honeywell system? In most cases we keep your existing sensors and wiring, swap in a modern panel and LTE communicator, and cut your monthly bill — without ripping the house apart.

Panel swap, sensors stay

Most hardwired and wireless sensors from the last 20 years are compatible with modern Qolsys and Honeywell panels. We test every zone, keep what works, replace only what's failed.

3G/landline → LTE + Wi-Fi

If your system still phones home over a copper landline or sunsetted 3G radio, it's flying blind. We add an LTE + IP dual-path communicator in under two hours.

Add modern cameras & smart-home

Bolt 4K cameras, smart locks, garage controls, and a single app onto the alarm you already own. No second hub, no second monthly fee.

Take over from the big national chains

ADT, Slomin's, Brinks/Monitronics, Vector, SimpliSafe Pro — we've taken over thousands of accounts. Most contracts can be exited cleanly; we'll show you how.

False-alarm cleanup

Old panels generate ghost zones, low-battery storms, and runaway notifications. An upgrade usually drops false signals by 80%+ in the first 30 days.

Responsibly recycle the old gear

Removed batteries, panels, and dead sensors go to NY-certified e-waste recyclers. Nothing dumped, nothing landfilled.

Long Island benefits

Built around how people on the Island actually live and work.

Take over from the big national chains

ADT, Slomin's, Brinks/Monitronics, Vector, SimpliSafe Pro — we've taken over thousands of accounts across Nassau and Suffolk. Most contracts have a clean exit path; we'll walk you through it in writing.

Keep working sensors, drop dead weight

If your perimeter contacts and motions still report cleanly, they stay. Only failed or obsolete devices get replaced — usually 60–80% cheaper than ripping the whole house out.

Sunset-radio rescue (3G, CDMA, landline)

The carriers killed 3G and landline alarm paths. If your panel hasn't reported in months and you didn't know — we hear it weekly. An LTE communicator swap is a 90-minute fix.

Cut your monthly monitoring bill

Most Long Island homeowners cut their monitoring bill significantly the day they switch — and lose the long-term contract at the same time.

Modernize without changing the way you live

Same keypad locations, same arm/disarm habits, plus an app, smart locks, and cameras layered on. The household doesn't need to relearn anything.

Pre-listing upgrades that show on the spec sheet

Selling a Long Island home? An updated, monitored, smart-home-ready security system is a top-five item buyers and home inspectors notice — and it transfers cleanly to the new owner.

What's included

Every line item, before you sign anything.

No bait-and-switch packages. Everything below is part of the standard scope — itemized in your written quote.

Free system audit

  • In-person walk-through of every existing device
  • Panel event-history pull (where supported)
  • Communicator path test (cellular & IP)
  • Written keep/replace recommendation

Standard panel swap

  • Qolsys IQ Panel 4 or Honeywell ProSeries
  • LTE + Wi-Fi dual-path communicator
  • Re-pair compatible existing sensors
  • Replace failed or obsolete devices à la carte
  • New backup battery and surge protection

Takeover paperwork

  • Sample cancellation letter for your old provider
  • Guidance on contract exit clauses
  • Account transfer to UL-listed central station
  • Updated insurance certificate of monitoring

Optional add-ons

  • 4K cameras on existing low-voltage runs
  • Z-Wave smart locks and garage controls
  • Smart thermostat and lighting integration
  • Glass-break, smoke, CO, and flood sensors

On install day

  • Typical residential upgrade: one morning
  • Zone-by-zone end-to-end signal test
  • App setup for every family member
  • Removal and recycling of old equipment

Aftercare

  • 30-day false-alarm audit & tuning
  • Same-day emergency service eligibility
  • Month-to-month monitoring, no contract
  • Lifetime app and panel support
Why choose Safeway

Local hands. Senior technicians. No call centers.

Usually cheaper than a full rip-and-replace

A typical takeover and panel upgrade is a fraction of a new install — and your monitoring bill drops the same day.

Honest system audit, free

We walk the house, pull the existing system's history, and tell you what's actually salvageable. If a rebuild really is the right call, we'll say so.

Modern panels we actually stand behind

Qolsys IQ Panel 4 and Honeywell ProSeries — touchscreen, dual-path LTE, Z-Wave built in, encrypted sensors. Same panel scales from 6 zones to 60.

40+ years of Long Island upgrades

We've seen every panel made since 1983. That muscle memory means a faster diagnosis, a cleaner upgrade, and fewer surprises on install day.

What to expect

How it works

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    Free system audit

    We come out, identify every sensor, pull the panel's event history, and document what's working.

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    Written upgrade plan

    Side-by-side: what we keep, what we replace, what it costs, and what your new monthly bill looks like.

  3. 03

    Swap day

    Most upgrades are a single morning. New panel, LTE communicator, re-tested zones, app set up on your phone.

  4. 04

    Cancel the old monitoring

    We help you exit the previous provider cleanly — written notice, certified mail when needed.

Frequently asked

Questions Long Island homeowners and business owners ask us.

I'm under contract with ADT (or Slomin's). Can I still switch?

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Usually yes. Most contracts have an early-termination clause, a sale-of-home exit, or an auto-renew window where you can give notice without penalty. We've helped thousands of LI homeowners exit cleanly — we'll review your contract for free before you commit.

Do I have to replace all my existing sensors?

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Almost never. Most hardwired and wireless sensors from the last 20 years are compatible with modern Qolsys and Honeywell panels. We test every zone during the audit and tell you exactly which devices stay and which need to go.

My alarm hasn't called in years — is it actually working?

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Probably not. The carriers shut down 3G in 2022 and continue to phase out copper landlines. If your panel still uses either, it's almost certainly silent. An LTE communicator upgrade restores reporting in under two hours.

How much can I expect to save on monitoring?

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It varies by what you're paying now, but the typical Long Island ADT or Slomin's customer cuts their monthly bill meaningfully when they move to Safeway — and the new agreement is month-to-month, so the savings keep compounding.

What happens to the old equipment?

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Removed panels, batteries, and dead sensors go to NY-certified e-waste recyclers. Anything still under manufacturer warranty we return on your behalf. Nothing dumped, nothing landfilled.

Can I upgrade a commercial system the same way?

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Yes. Retail, restaurants, medical offices, and light industrial across Long Island and NYC — we take over and modernize legacy intrusion, fire, and access-control systems while keeping you operational. Most commercial cutovers happen overnight with zero downtime.

Ready to talk? We'll come to you.

Free walk-through, written quote, no pressure. Same day for emergencies, same week for new installations.