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| Setup | ||
| Build your own package | No | Yes |
| Lowest Base Cost (Approx.) | 99 | From $229 |
| Lowest Monthly Fees | None | $9.99/mo |
| No Contract Options | Yes | Yes |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 60 days | 60 days |
| Warranty | 1 Year (2 Years w/ Premium) | 3 Years |
| DIY Installation | Yes | Yes |
| Professional Installation | No | No |
| Landline Needed | No | No |
| Wireless System | Yes | Yes |
| Professional Installation Cost (approx) | — | No |
| Monitoring | ||
| 24/7 professional monitoring | Optional | Optional |
| self monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Main Monitoring Form | Wi-Fi | Broadband |
| Video Surveillance | Yes | Yes - upgrade/add-on |
| Backup Form Of Monitoring | no | Cellular |
| Video resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Real-Time Video Streaming | Yes (basic package) | Yes - upgrade/add-on |
| Video Storage | Yes (basic package) | Yes - upgrade/add-on |
| Video Storage Duration | 60 days | 14 days |
| Two-way Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Outdoor Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor Cameras | Yes | Yes |
| Doorbell Camera | No | Yes |
| Night Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Alarms and Sensors | ||
| Remote arm/disarm | Yes | Yes |
| Siren | Yes - upgrade/add-on | Yes |
| Max Alarm Volume | 90 dB | 106 dB |
| Motion sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Door/window sensors | No | Yes |
| Smart Thermostat | No | No |
| Health Monitoring | No | No |
| Flood Detector | No | Yes |
| Smoke Detector | No | Yes |
| CO Detector | No | Yes |
| Smart Locks | No | Yes |
| Glass break sensors | No | Yes |
| Power Outage backup | Yes | Yes |
| Pet-friendly sensors | yes - package unsure | No |
| Battery Backup | — | Yes |
| Compatibility | ||
| Home automation | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Homekit | No | No |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Yes |
| Google Home | Yes | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Google Nest | No | No |
| Sonos | No | Yes |
| Z-Wave | No | Yes |
| ZigBee | No | Yes |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Base hub | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen Panel | No | No |
| Event Alert notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Panic button | Yes - upgrade/add-on | Yes |
| Smart Plugs | No | No |
| Geo-fencing | Yes - upgrade/add-on | Yes |
| Event history / timeline | Yes | Yes |
| Key Fob | No | Yes |
| Signs and Stickers | yes - package unsure | Yes |