TELUS SmartHome Security account updates for migrated customers
Received a letter regarding updates to your TELUS SmartHome Security account? Learn about the changes after your security account has migrated to TELUS and more with our frequently asked questions.
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: The content on this page relates only to customers who have been notified that their account has now been migrated to TELUS.
Check out the FAQ below for answers to questions you may have about this update, paying your bill and more.
Why was the management of my account assigned to TELUS?
Your security provider has decided to assign the management of your account to TELUS in an attempt to provide their customers with an enhanced service in the future.
Why was TELUS chosen to be your new security provider?
TELUS is on a mission to create safer, smarter and stronger communities across Canada.
We intend to build on the trust that your security provider has established and offer the next level of value by leveraging our award-winning mobile and fibre networks to further enhance your connected world.
TELUS is Canada’s #1 home security provider¹ and already provides state-of-the-art automation and security services to homes and businesses nationally.
1. TELUS offers the widest selection of security services to customers across Canada, including home, business and online security.
Who is managing and monitoring my security account?
Our local experts from across the TELUS security family will maintain and service your security system.
Do I need to save any of my TELUS account information?
Yes. We will continue to use your existing Personal Identification Code (PIC) to verify an alarm event, so please continue to keep this information handy.
What is a Personal Identification Code (PIC)?
A PIC is a word, number or combination of letters and numbers that identifies a customer as an authorized person on the alarm account.
Who will be able to authorize changes to my account?
Only account holders will be able to make account changes and access billing information. You may add authorized users to your account, who are secondary contacts. If an authorized user wishes to have further account access, the account holder will need to call to grant access.
What can I expect to see on my bills moving forward?
Your first bill from TELUS may include partial charges. The partial charges are incurred from the date your security account changed until your new billing cycle date, for the services used during that time.
To simplify your payment experience, all charges (monthly fees, one-time charges and overdue balances) will be listed on your monthly bill. View
I’m currently on a quarterly, semi-annual or annual payment schedule. What does this change mean for me?
To help serve you better, you will now receive your paper and/or digital e.Bill monthly. Any balance on your account will be transferred to TELUS and will show as a credit on your invoice. For example, if you have recently paid an annual invoice with your previous provider, a credit balance will appear on your invoice and will be applied to your monthly invoices.
for information on how to pay your bill. If you are on pre-authorized payments, your bill will be automatically deducted from your credit card or bank account monthly and you can view your bills at any time on your
If I have multiple TELUS products, will my payment dates differ?
Yes. Your security billing will remain separate from any other TELUS services you may have. Each account will reflect its individual billing date. Once you download and register for your