Category Archives for Home Security Comparisons

abode rolled out during a period where self-monitored home security systems were a dime a dozen. They just barely made their Kickstarter goal, but as promised, they’ve delivered a product to backers. A few years later, abode is one of the few self-monitored startups that appears to be going strong. So what is it about […]

After testing both Frontpoint and SimpliSafe, I wanted to share my experience and compare the two to Protect America. All three companies offer 24/7 professional security monitoring, but they by no means approach the goal the same way. Monitoring Cost Compared How they monitor is one of the many things that makes them different. Frontpoint […]

Scout and SimpliSafe are both security systems, but they are a different breed of home security. In many ways, they are hybrids – half self-monitored and half professionally monitored. They have several other similarities but also have differences. SimpliSafe has been around longer than Scout. Founded in 2006, they’ve built a reputable brand. They’ve won […]

When most people think home security, they think ADT. And if you’ve ever talked to one of their salespeople you might have been led to believe that there is no other “safe” choice. That statement simply isn’t true. There are lots of options, so many that the process of selecting a company can be daunting. […]

On the surface, Xfinity and Digital Life are similar security companies. They are not security companies in the traditional sense, as Xfinity (Comcast) is first a television and internet company and Digital Life (AT&T) is a telecommunications companies. Yet they’ve both managed to carve out a niche in the home security field with models that […]

Frontpoint, Digital Life, and Vivint are three very different companies, but they all provide professionally monitored home security systems. Frontpoint is self-installed and wireless. Vivint is professionally installed with a heavy emphasis on home automation. Both Vivint and Frontpoint are cellular systems. Digital Life requires high-speed internet and ties nicely into AT&T’s other offers. Like […]

It’s no secret that the ADT brand name is high on the list for anyone browsing home security systems. The company operates nationally and was among the first in the U.S. to offer home alarm systems over 100 years ago. The company would certainly like us to believe they’re the best option on the market. […]

We’ve reported on Vivint and Link in the past, and the two companies ended up with completely different scores. The irony in this is that they use similar hardware to accomplish similar goals. You may even look at Vivint and Link and wonder why we would recommend one over the other, and we do recommend […]

If you’ve been searching for a reliable self-monitored solution, then you might be familiar with SimpliSafe and Fortress. Both companies offer self-monitoring options without monthly fees and contracts. SimpliSafe also offers low-cost professional monitoring, while Fortress is planning to offer professional monitoring soon. SimpliSafe vs. Fortress: Real Cost of Monitoring SimpliSafe SimpliSafe has two professional […]