Home Security, Minus the Sales Visit
Professional and DIY systems compared on monitoring cost, equipment price and contract length. We read the cancellation terms out loud before anything is signed.
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What most people get wrong
DIY vs. professional install
DIY systems cost less upfront and move with you. Professional install costs more but places sensors correctly the first time — worth it in larger homes.
Monitoring vs. self-alerts
Self-monitoring is free but only helps if you see the alert. Professional monitoring dispatches help even when your phone is off — that monthly fee is the whole product.
Contract fine print
A 36-month contract often hides a discounted panel inside the monthly price. We compare the true three-year cost, not the teaser rate, before you commit.