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Home Security | Plans start from $34.99/month to $49.99/month. All plans offer 100% wireless and cellular system with 24/7 professional monitoring. $49.99 Ultimate Plan supports video streaming, automated door locks, and advanced thermostat control. | $14.99 Standard Alarm Monitoring $24.99 Interactive Alarm Monitoring includes SMS/Email Alerts and Smartphone Control |
Customer Service | Monday to Friday from 8am to 11pm Eastern. Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm Eastern. 24/7 Monitoring. | 9am to 6pm Eastern, 7 days a week. 24/7 Monitoring. |
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Warranty | ||
Equipment | Minimum $99 for lowest tier/$199 for upper tier | $229 for basic package, or build your own |
Mobile App | SimpliSafe Home Security app allows you to arm/disarm remotely and monitor sensor status. Requires Interactive monitoring subscription plan and SimpliSafe2 system. | |
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Home Automation | Automate your lights, door locks, and thermostats using Z-Wave technology. | |
Control Panel | Standard control panel includes cellular technology. Optional touch screen control panel upgrade. | ![]() |
Door Lock | Supports Z-Wave door locks. | ![]() |
Door Sensor | Wireless door sensors. Recessed door sensors available. Garage door sensors available. | ![]() |
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Motion Sensor | Pet-friendly wireless motion sensors. | ![]() |
Outdoor Camera | Wireless outdoor camera (requires power) | |
Security Camera | Indoor and outdoor wireless camera options available (requires power) | ![]() |
Thermostat | Supports many Z-Wave thermostats | |
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Window Sensor | Wireless window sensors. | ![]() |
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Bottom Line | Best all-around home security system... | Good basic home security for the money... |
Blank fields may indicate the information is not available, not applicable, or not known to CreditDonkey. Please visit the product website for details. Frontpoint: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on January 13, 2016 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. SimpliSafe: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on August 4, 2016 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. |
Still need help deciding which home security is better? Read the in-depth reviews below. You may also be interested in comparing Frontpoint or Protect America.
In short: Frontpoint's discount, home security, customer service, equipment, mobile app, packages, and yard sign are worth mentioning. In particular, the home security, customer service, and mobile app are impressive. SimpliSafe's cancellation is impressive.
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