Home Security for
Indianapolis Residents
Alarm systems, cameras, and smart home automation — designed, installed, and serviced by the father-and-son team that owns the company. Protecting Broad Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, Fountain Square, and every Indianapolis neighborhood inside and outside 465 since 2012. Free in-home evaluation, no obligation.
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Why Indianapolis Residents Choose ProTECHt
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Indianapolis Crime & Safety
Don't Be an Easy Target in Indianapolis. A Visible System Stops Most of It.
Indianapolis is Indiana’s largest city, and it carries the property-crime risk to match. In 2024, the city recorded nearly 30,000 property crimes — a rate about 89% higher than the national average. Break-ins, package theft, and one of the highest vehicle-theft rates in the country mean the average Indianapolis household has roughly a 1-in-30 chance of being hit in a single year.
Crime has trended down recently, but the absolute risk to your home is still very real — and the vast majority of these crimes are preventable. A visible, professionally monitored security system is the single most effective deterrent a homeowner can put in place. ProTECHt helps Indianapolis families protect what they’ve built with commercial-grade equipment and 24/7 professional monitoring.
Theft Is the #1 Threat —
Larceny and theft make up roughly half of all reported crime in Indianapolis — porch grabs, opportunistic theft, and unlocked-door entries top the list.
Vehicle Theft Is a Standout Risk —
Indianapolis has one of the highest motor-vehicle-theft rates in the nation, with more than 6,600 vehicles stolen in 2024. Driveway and garage cameras are a proven deterrent.
Risk Varies by Neighborhood —
From downtown to the Monon corridor to the outer suburbs, risk isn’t spread evenly. Knowing your block’s exposure is the first step — and we’ll assess it for free.
Package & Porch Theft Is Climbing —
As online ordering grows, so do porch pirates, especially along the Monon Trail corridor and denser residential pockets. A video doorbell stops most of it cold.
29,714
Property crimes reported in Indianapolis in 2024
89%
Above the national property-crime rate
1 in 30
Residents hit by property crime each year
Indianapolis property crime runs well above the national average, and it doesn’t stay downtown — theft, break-ins, and vehicle theft hit every neighborhood inside and outside 465. A visible system changes that.
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report, 2024 (released 2025).
A Family Business
Two Generations. One Mission.
ProTECHt isn’t just a security company — it’s a family legacy built on the belief that Indianapolis deserves better than what the other local and national brands offer.
Theo Garber
Theo founded ProTECHt in 2012 after years in the security industry, watching national companies take advantage of homeowners—charging too much, delivering too little, and treating customers as a transaction rather than a relationship.
He built ProTECHt on a different standard. Every customer gets a direct line to someone who knows their name. Every installation is done with the same care as if it were his own home. Every quote is honest — and backed by a best price guarantee.
“After working with other alarm companies for several years, I decided there is a much better way to offer the customer a great experience at a cost-effective price. So I started ProTECHt in 2012 and have never looked back.”
Tristan Garber
Co-Owner
Since 2014
Tristan joined ProTECHt as a teenager in high school, working alongside his dad learning the trade from the ground up. What started as a part-time job turned into something much more — a genuine passion for the craft of security installation and the satisfaction of protecting families.
He never left. Over the past 12 years Tristan has grown from technician to Co-Owner, helping Theo run and grow the business. But even as his role expanded, he never stepped away from installations — because that’s where his heart is. When you book ProTECHt, there’s a good chance Tristan is the one showing up at your door.
“I grew up in this business. Installing a system that makes a family feel safe — there’s nothing better than that. It never gets old.”
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"When you call ProTECHt, you're not calling a corporation. You're calling a father and son who built this company from scratch, who live and work in Marion County, and who genuinely care about protecting your family the same way we protect our own."
— Theo & Tristan Garber · ProTECHt Home Security
Start Here
Not Sure What You Need?
Most people come to us knowing something’s wrong but not knowing what to ask for. Here’s the plain version — no jargon, no upsell.
“I want to know if someone breaks in.”
A monitored alarm system. Sensors on doors and windows, a motion detector, a keypad, and a monitoring center that responds when it trips. This is the foundation — everything else adds onto it. Most homes start here.
residential security
“I want to see what's happening.”
Cameras and a video doorbell. A doorbell camera covers packages and visitors. Outdoor cameras cover the driveway, yard, and blind sides of the house. Clips on your phone, live video anytime.
smart video
“Honestly, fire scares me more than burglars.”
Life-safety sensors. Smoke, heat, carbon monoxide, and water sensors run on the same monitored system — so at 3am, when you can’t call anyone yourself, the monitoring center already has. Most break-in systems skip this entirely.
24/7 monitoring
“I want the house to run itself.”
Smart home automation. Locks, lights, thermostat, and garage in one app — with rules like lock up and arm at 11pm, or turn on the porch light when the camera sees motion.
smart automation
“I already have a system — I just can't stand the company.”
A system takeover. You usually don’t need new hardware. If your existing panel and sensors are compatible, we convert them to our monitoring and the Alarm.com app — no rip-out, no starting over, and no paying twice for equipment you already own.
System Takeovers
“I want all of it to work together.”
One platform. Everything above runs on Alarm.com, so it’s one app and one system — not four apps from four brands that don’t talk to each other. This is where most people land after a conversation with us.
control everything under one platform
Monitored vs. self-monitored — the one distinction that matters
A self-monitored system sends you an alert. If you’re in a meeting, asleep, or on a plane, nothing happens. A monitored system means a trained operator sees the alarm, calls you, and dispatches police or fire whether you answer or not. Cameras and DIY kits are self-monitored by default. Ours is monitored 24/7 by Brinks Home™
Services We Offer
Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.
Security, cameras, smart automation, networking, professional installation, and 24/7 Brinks Home™ monitoring — one platform, one local team. Take what fits your home and leave the rest.
Residential Security
Custom home alarm systems with intrusion detection, glass break sensors, and 24/7 professional monitoring through Brinks Home.
Smart Home Automation
Control locks, lights, thermostat, and your entire security system from one app on your phone — from anywhere in the world.
Smart Video
HD cameras, video doorbells, and cloud storage so you always see exactly what's happening at your property in real time.
Business Security
Commercial alarm systems, access control, and video surveillance to protect your small business and employees around the clock.
PoE Camera Installation
We install Power over Ethernet (PoE) cameras using a single cable for both power and video, delivering a clean setup with reliable, 24/7 recording and no Wi-Fi issues or battery hassles.
Networking with Ubiquiti
Enterprise-grade Ubiquiti networking solutions for your home or business. Fast, reliable, and secure Wi-Fi you can count on.
Professional Installation
Licensed local technicians install and test every device. We don't leave until you're comfortable with your entire system.
24/7 Monitoring
Professional monitoring through Brinks Home with industry-leading response times. Someone is always monitoring so you don't have to.
FREE INDIANAPOLIS QUOTE
Talk to the Owners, Not a Call Center
Theo or Tristan will reach out personally the same business day to schedule a consultation.
Compare Before You Commit
Large National Companies are Targeting Indianapolis.
Before you sign anything with a national company, read this. They market heavily throughout Indianapolis and Marion County — but what they’re offering isn’t what it looks like on the surface.
The Big Nationals
Vivint, ADT & Other Providers
Equipment Ownership
You lease or finance it - they own it
Provider Freedom
Locked in - switch and start over from scratch
Contracts
Long-term, hard to escape
Support
1-800 number, random rep every time
If You Move
Pay to reinstall or pay to cancel
Monitoring Platform
Proprietary equipment, locked to their plans
Local Indianapolis Company
ProTECHt — Your Local Team
Equipment Ownership
You own it outright - always
Provider Freedom
Works with any Alarm.com dealer - your call
Contracts
Month-to-month available, no traps
Support
Local Indianapolis team who knows your name
If You Move
Take your whole system with you
monitoring platform
Alarm.com - over 7 million properties, works with any authorized dealer
Ready to See the Real Difference?
Call us and we’ll walk you through a side-by-side comparison with any Indianapolis competitor — total cost, equipment, and terms. No pressure, just the facts.
Transparent Pricing
Simple Plans, No Surprises
Monthly monitoring rates below. Every plan includes 24/7 professional monitoring on month-to-month or 36-month terms — no activation fees.
Smart Security
$39.99
/month · Essential 24/7 protection
- 24/7 Professional Monitoring
- We Call You — Then 911
- Cellular+Wi-Fi — Coverage
- Mobile App — Arm/Disarm Remotely
- Crash & Smash Protection
Smart Automation
$44.99
- Everything in Smart Security
- Scheduled Light Control
- Automated Smart Lock Control
- Remote Thermostat Control
- Garage Door Control
MOST POPULAR
Smart Video
$49.99
- Everything in Smart Security
- Live Video Streaming
- Recorded Video History
- Motion Triggered Alerts
- Night Vision Cameras
Smart Video Plus
$54.99
- Everything in Smart Security
- Full Smart Home Automation
- Live & Recorded HD Video
- Night Vision + Alarm Recordings
- Scenes, Rules & Geo Automation
Best Price Guarantee
We'll Beat Any Competitor's Price.
We’re so confident in our pricing that we back every quote with a Best Price Guarantee. Find a competitor offering the same commercial-grade equipment, the same professional installation, and the same local service at a lower total price — and we’ll beat it. Every time.
The key word is apples to apples. Most national companies advertise a low monthly rate, then bury the real costs in leased equipment, activation fees, and 3-year contracts you can’t escape. We’ll show you the full comparison side by side — and we’ll win.
Comparing the commercial-grade equipment
Comparing the professional local installation
Comparing the monitoring plan
Comparing the alarm monitoring agreement
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Best Price
Guaranteed
Which Path Is Right for Me?
Three Paths, One Great Team.
Every path uses the same commercial-grade Alarm.com equipment installed by the same local ProTECHt team. The difference is your contract, monitoring preference, and budget.
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Homeowner & Business
Free Equipment
Commercial-grade equipment at no upfront cost with a 36-month monitoring agreement. Rate locked in for the full term, no surprises, ever.
Must be homeowner or business owner
Subject to credit approval
36-month monitoring agreement
Free keypad, lock, and/or doorbell included
24/7 Brinks professional monitoring
Equipment is yours — take it if you move
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Want Flexibility
No Contract
Same plans, same 24/7 Brinks monitoring, same local team — month-to-month with no long-term commitment. Perfect for renters or anyone who values flexibility.
Open to everyone — renters welcome
No credit check required
Month-to-month — cancel anytime
Buy equipment upfront
24/7 Brinks professional monitoring included
Upgrade to owner plan anytime
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Self-Monitoring
From $14.99/mo
Full Alarm.com app control on your own terms. Buy the equipment outright — no contract, no credit check, cancel whenever you want.
Open to everyone — no credit check
Month-to-month — cancel anytime
Full Alarm.com app access
Buy equipment upfront
You receive alerts — no 911 dispatch
Add professional monitoring anytime
Super Simple
Up & Running in 3 Easy Steps
One team, start to finish — the same people who design your system are the ones who install it, walk you through it, and get your monitoring live. No subcontractors, no handoffs. You don’t lift a finger.
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Free Consultation
We assess your home and recommend the right system for your needs and budget.
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Next-Day Install
Our licensed techs install everything in under 2 hours and test every single device.
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You're Protected
We train you on the app and system. 24/7 monitoring starts immediately.
Monitoring by Brinks Home™
Someone is Always Monitoring Your Home.
When your alarm goes off, you need a real person on the line fast. Every ProTECHt system is backed by Brinks Home™, one of the most trusted monitoring companies in America. Their US-based agents respond in under 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Under 30-Second Response
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5-Diamond & UL-Certified Center
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Live US-Based Agents Always
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Cellular + Wi-Fi — Dual-Path Coverage
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24/7
INDIANAPOLIS NEIGHBORHOODS
Where We Work in Indianapolis
Indianapolis covers more ground than any city in Indiana, and a 1920s bungalow in Broad Ripple has almost nothing in common with a new build in Fall Creek Place. Here’s where we work and what each area usually needs. Don’t see yours? We install everywhere in Indianapolis and Marion County.
Broad Ripple
1920s bungalows and rental doubles, wireless installs with no drilling
Meridian-Kessler
large pre-war homes, older hardwired panels we convert without rewiring
Irvington
historic Craftsman and Victorian, sensors mounted to trim so original woodwork stays untouched
Fountain Square
rehabbed doubles and mixed-use blocks, doorbell cameras and package coverage
Fall Creek Place
newer infill construction, mostly builder-installed panels we take over
Nora
mid-century homes on larger lots, driveway and perimeter cameras
Castleton
1970s–80s ranches and split-levels, retrofit without opening walls
Traders Point
acreage properties, long driveways and gate cameras
Questions Answered
Got Questions? We've Got Answers.
How long does installation take?
Most installations are complete in under 2 hours. Our certified technicians handle everything and walk you through the entire system before leaving.
Is month-to-month available?
Yes – Same plans, same 24/7 Brinks monitoring, same local team — with no long-term commitment. You buy your equipment outright, own it from day one, and can cancel anytime. No credit check, and it’s open to renters too.
Do you offer free equipment bundles?
Yes – Depending on the bundle, you receive a smart keypad, smart door lock, and/or video doorbell — all free with a 36-month monitoring agreement. You own everything outright from day one.
What happens when my alarm goes off?
Our 24/7 Brinks Home™ monitoring center is notified instantly. A trained professional verifies the alert, contacts you, and dispatches emergency services if needed — all within 30 seconds.
Can I keep my equipment if I switch providers?
Yes — you own your equipment outright. Our Alarm.com platform works with any authorized dealer. You’re never locked to us or any single company.
What if I already have a security system?
In most cases we can take it over instead of ripping it out. We convert most major-brand panels and sensors. So you can keep the equipment you already paid for and just change who monitors it.
Will a security system lower my homeowners insurance?
Most carriers offer a “protective device” discount of roughly 5–20% for a professionally monitored system — and it often goes higher when fire, CO, and water sensors are part of it. We can add all three to any system we install.
Do I need an alarm permit in Indianapolis?
Yes — Operating an alarm system on a property in Marion County/Indianapolis generally requires a current permit from the City Controller, though specific local ordinances provide exceptions for certain residential setups or brief grace periods upon new installation.
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