Vivint HomeSecurity

Clear Pricing

All Vivint's packages and monthly monitoring fees are clearly broken down into easy-to-digest nuggets—this is surprisingly rare compared to other companies' pricing structures. All your costs are given to you upfront, so you don't have to worry about extra fees and service charges.

Energy Management

Vivint prides itself on being one of the greenest home security companies on the market. With Smart Protect and Control you get mobile access to your thermostat. And when you add lighting control to your service, you can even dim your lights from your smartphone. For those looking for even more ways to go green and save money on electricity bills, Vivint also offers solar panel installation—a service you won't get with any other home security company.

What Customers Like

Vivint customers like how easily the home automation features, energy-efficiency features, and security features seamlessly link together. Customers also enjoy that the LCD touchscreen comes standard. Vivint is the perfect system for you if you want full mobile access, home automation, and energy efficiency.

Bottom Line

Full mobile access, home automation, cloud storage, and energy efficiency make Vivint one of the most comprehensive solutions in the industry. If you're interested in having it all, go with Vivint.

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the Protect America Home Security

 

3 Monitoring Options

Protect America lets you choose how to connect to a monitoring center: through a cellular uplink, a broadband internet connection, or a landline phone. Cellular plans are generally more expensive, landline plans more affordable, and broadband plans usually fall in the middle, and Protect America lets you choose the type of monitoring plan that fits your home security needs and budget.

Lifetime Replacement Parts Warranty

If anything goes awry with your system, Protect America promises to replace or repair any wonky equipment free of charge, for as long as your home is monitored by Protect America — service almost unheard of in the home security industry.

What Customers Like

In the event that customers had trouble with the DIY installation, they reported that Protect America's customer service was patient and helpful. Customers who requested professional installation said they received helpful, friendly, and thorough service. If it's important for you to choose your monitoring and installation options, Protect America is the perfect fit for you.

Bottom Line

Protect America has a wide selection of equipment including a GPS Vehicle tracking device. Expect to pay upfront for equipment though, their $19.99 package only includes 3 sensors for entry points.

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ADT Monitoring Home Security

 

Most Trusted

ADT has over 6 million customers, over 140 years of experience, and a globally recognized brand name, it's no wonder Protect Your Home, an Authorized Premier Provider, is at the top of our list. ADT is the #1 home security provider in North America and has been an industry leader since 1870 with the invention of the first telegraph-based alert system.

ADT Pulse

With ADT's mobile integration technology, ADT Pulse^®, you can control your security system from a smartphone or any web-enabled device. You can be across the country and know exactly what's going on in your home, as well as receive alerts if anyone tries to enter your home. You can even set custom notifications to let you know when your child arrives home from school or if a service professional, such as a housekeeper or dog walker, arrives.

What Customers Like

Customers appreciate the name recognition and established trustworthiness of ADT monitoring. ADT monitoring has some record response times, often getting the proper emergency services to the homeowner within two minutes of when the monitoring center was contacted. An ADT monitored security system is the perfect system for people who want the reliability and comfort of a trusted brand.

Wireless and Voice Technologies

Wireless security systems offered by Protect Your Home, an ADT Authorized Premier Provider, are particularly easy to install, because they do not require drilling or hardwiring, and they conveniently expand and synch with new equipment and system upgrades. These conveniences are coupled with the ease of the ADT Pulse^® Voice App, which allows you to use voice commands to:

• Activate alarms
• Watch live video
• Control lights and appliances
• Adjust thermostats

Same-day Installation

As an Authorized Premier Provider, Protect Your Home offers same-day installation in most areas. That means you may get an installer to your home the same day you call—no waiting around or juggling your busy schedule.

Bottom Line

When Security is the main concern, we always recommend ADT monitoring. There may be cheaper options on the market, but you get what you pay for, and ADT's security monitoring is unbeatable.

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The Best Home Security Systems in 2017

SafeWise's take on the best home security providers.
 SafeWise believes in empowering consumers through research. For this reason, we have provided families with this holistic assessment of major home security system companies. To provide this free service, SafeWise generates advertising revenue from the companies featured in our rankings.

Frontpoint 

Save Money with DIY Installation

With Frontpoint, you don't have any installation or activation charges because you install your system yourself. Your security system is shipped to you free of charge, and it takes about 30 minutes to set it up—an installer technician will walk you through the process over the phone. Generally, customers agree it's a very simple process—even if you're not the typical DIY type.

Cheaper Monitoring

Companies that give away free home security systems when you sign up for a service contract, end up rolling the equipment cost into your monthly monitoring fees, which pushes their prices higher. But with Frontpoint, you buy and own your own equipment, so its monitoring fees are lower than most other security companies.

What Customers Like

Customers agree that Frontpoint home security is a joy to work with. Overwhelmingly, when a disgruntled customer contacts Frontpoint, they are able to get their issue resolved to their satisfaction. Customers also like that the system is easy to set up and move to a new location, and that they don't have to deal with long-term contracts. If you put a high priority on customer service and don't mind installing your own system, Frontpoint is the perfect company for you.

Flexible Contracts

Frontpoint security gives you options when it comes to your service contract. You can sign up for a 12-month, 24-month, or 36-month agreement. When you opt for the 36-month agreement, you instantly save $300 on your security system. Frontpoint customers also praise the company for its easy-to-understand terms, and the ease by which they're able to transfer or discontinue service.

All Inclusive Monitoring

All Frontpoint home security system monitoring packages include personal alert monitoring (which is usually an additional fee) in addition to security, fire, carbon monoxide, flood, and freezing monitoring. Essentially, personal alert monitoring means that you can get a personal pendant with a panic button to assist in health or life safety emergencies unrelated to security or environmental concerns.

Bottom Line

Frontpoint has minimal upfront costs, which makes it a bit easier to sign up for security on a budget. They're serious about their commitment to customer service and they have the reviews to back it up.

 

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