Interested in a Home Security System?
Ever feel like SpotCrime alerts and neighborhood watch might not be enough sometimes?
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Well, we’ve compiled a list of popular security systems and their features to help you get started in your home security search.
The features of most of these systems are the same when it comes to a typical monitoring system - motion sensors, video, door alarms. What’s great about the home security industry right now is the technology. Technology has allowed home automation to become a huge (and really cool) trend. Home automation gives users the ability to make their house ‘smarter’ - including things like remote thermostat control, water control, and light control.
We’ve tried to highlight all features of each system we could find by searching each company's website. We’ve also tried to include a price range for each.
The features of most of these systems are the same when it comes to a typical monitoring system - motion sensors, video, door alarms. What’s great about the home security industry right now is the technology. Technology has allowed home automation to become a huge (and really cool) trend. Home automation gives users the ability to make their house ‘smarter’ - including things like remote thermostat control, water control, and light control.
We’ve tried to highlight all features of each system we could find by searching each company's website. We’ve also tried to include a price range for each.
Wondering our word of advice on which system to choose? It all depends on what you, the user, is looking for. Some things to consider are: Do you own or rent? What is your price range? Do you have an Internet connect? What level of security are you interested in? Do you want home automation? Make sure to figure out what you want from a security system, and then do the proper research!
Below are some recently funded security alarm projects we've come across on sites like KickStarter and IndieGoGo, except for Scout Alarm. They secured their funding without using a crowd funding site, they crowd-sourced all on their own. It will be great to see what how these companies can change the market of home security systems!
Scout Alarm
-DIY
-Wireless
-No monthly contracts
-Connects to devices, customizes response
-Home automation features include turn on lights, open garage, call police, customized responses
-Build your own package (one unit or ten)
-Portable
iSmart Alarm
-Plug and play, DIY installation
-No monthly costs, just a one time cost (meaning no contracts)
-The alarm is built on an open platform giving users the ability to turn their place into a smart house.
Piper
-Security and environmental automation
-Zwave controller works with different accessories you can purchase elsewhere
-Set rules and notifications
-Portable
Canary
-Plug and play
-Smart home security
-Analyzes sensory data and will send a message when something doesn’t seem right
Features
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-Self-install -Ability to purchase online
-No telephone line needed
-Portable
-Wireless
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-Self install -Software updates
-Dual defense technology (backup system)
-Portable
-Wireless
-No telephone line needed
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-DIY installation
-Wireless
-Mobile
-Portable
-Remote access and control
-Email and text alerts
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-Wireless
-Remote controlling from smartphone or tablet
-Z-wave support
-Contract through local dealers
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-No phone line or internet connection required
-Crash and smash protection
-Wireless
-Contract through local dealers
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-Professional installation
-Schedule tasks
-Boasts Total home security
-Mobile
-Remote access
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Home Automation
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Light control, door lock, thermostat
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Light, thermostat, lock/unlock doors
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Lights, thermostats, locks
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Energy, water, doors
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Mobile App
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Only available with monitoring plan
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iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone
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iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone
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iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry
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iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone
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iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone
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Monitoring Service
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Burglary, Fire, CO, Freeze, and Flood
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Police, fire, medical, carbon monoxide, environmental
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Intrusion, fire, flood, freeze, carbon monoxide
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Break-ins, temp change, carbon monoxide, fire/smoke, medical alert, and flood
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Need to call dealer.
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Windows, glass break, doors, videos, smoke, carbon monoxide, water
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Contract
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Not required
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Yes
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Yes
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36 months
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Need to call dealer.
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2 years
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Pricing
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$230-$520 for equipment
$15-$25 /mo for monitoring (if you opt in)
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$30-$41/moThey do offer price matching. Equipment is free, low activation fee
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$35-$50/mo + equipment No install, fee
No shipping fee
No activation fee
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$50 install
Starts at $48/mo
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Need to call dealer.
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$40-$40/mo and $150 starting price for general security equipment; add on prices required for extra packages (water, energy, door, camera)
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Below are some recently funded security alarm projects we've come across on sites like KickStarter and IndieGoGo, except for Scout Alarm. They secured their funding without using a crowd funding site, they crowd-sourced all on their own. It will be great to see what how these companies can change the market of home security systems!
Scout Alarm
-DIY
-Wireless
-No monthly contracts
-Connects to devices, customizes response
-Home automation features include turn on lights, open garage, call police, customized responses
-Build your own package (one unit or ten)
-Portable
iSmart Alarm
-Plug and play, DIY installation
-No monthly costs, just a one time cost (meaning no contracts)
-The alarm is built on an open platform giving users the ability to turn their place into a smart house.
Piper
-Security and environmental automation
-Zwave controller works with different accessories you can purchase elsewhere
-Set rules and notifications
-Portable
Canary
-Plug and play
-Smart home security
-Analyzes sensory data and will send a message when something doesn’t seem right
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