Cougar Monitoring Ltd - Cradley Heath

Gina S.

Ring up to say the alarm is activated and ask us if its okay - cba to check the cameras their end and tell us that it's being left with us. So what are we actually paying for? May as well just have an alarm on our phone notifying us and not pay all this money!

Tammy

Rang me at 01:26, not amused as I am not responsible for any alarm protected premises.
EDIT Changed from 1 star to 3 because I am listed as having keys for a premises monitored by Cougar, however I am the last person on that list and am unable to do anything about an alarm activation. I should only ever be contacted by a member of the management team regarding an alarm activation if they require me.

Allan K.

I purchase a security system which included a Level 2 Alarm System with 10 years full monitoring by Cougar and a updated CCTV NVR and Camera on April 16, 2021. The system was installed and activated and to the best of my knowledge all was okay. On or around November 8, 2021 my alarm made a couple of beeps which was unusual, so I contacted Cougar the monitoring company to find out if there was any activity on the system, they informed me my alarm was disconnected and I should speak with the installer. I pushed Cougar for a response at which point the Cougar representative laughed and said it had been disconnected for months. I immediately contacted the engineer and he confirmed it had been disconnected since July 28, 2021 and that he and I should have received a call but alas no call was made from Cougar in July or at any time since the disconnection. So for months my property was not being monitored and during this time I was away on both business and vacation thinking every time I set the alarm my property was being monitored. I spoke with and wrote to the installer and they said they would investigate the monitoring failure and look for a solution to prevent this from happening again; later I introduced a test which was a communication error by switching off the router, I was assured Cougar would give me a call as the installer had sent Cougar an instruction to contact me if a communication error was received, again Cougar failed to contact myself or the installer. The installer agreed to carry out further investigations and assured me the system was live and I would not have any issues moving forward. They stated they would need seven days to carry out an investigation with Cougar and they would report back to me. After the seven days were up and I had no response from the installer, I decided to test the system again switching the router off at 11:28am on December 2, 2021, again no call was received leaving the property and personal alarm vulnerable. I kept the router of until 21:00 at which point I contacted the the engineer who logged into the engineers portal and checked the status of the alarm. He confirmed a communication fault was recorded, that CSL notified Cougar at 14:00 but Cougar again failed to notify myself or the installer of the communication fault. I wrote to the installer requesting they remove the equipment and refund me in full; this they have done.

This is shocking, I put my property and wellbeing in the hands of a monitoring company and they failed on three occasions to respond to a basic fault. This fault should have resulted in a call to bring the fault to the attention of the customer or the installer.

I would not recommend Cougar Monitoring, they need to look seriously at their processes and procedures as customers could be left vulnerable especially if they have a medical condition. Unprofessional!

Harry T.

Poor run company.
Your Control room staff are rude and not helpful (billy) shall be taking this futher need better staff in the control room.
Shall never be using this company again.
I would not recommend them.
Failing in contracts keep losing them all.
Cant supply the staff have to use sub contracters which are alot better then there own staff.
Poor training.
Overall poor everything thats another contract lost.

Ross F.

Always had great customer service from Cougar Monitoring. Helpful and actually know their stuff. Will continue to use them in the future.

Clare K.

Although i did not use this company (due to location), the service i got from Ben was really helpful and took the time to explain things and give me some sound advice.

Amy S.

We use Cougar for all of our monitoring & keyholding needs.

Efficient & professional service!

Stephen B.

Poor, left a company they service and they refuse to remove my number and keep calling me anytime of day when alarm call out