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| Setup | ||
| Build your own package | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest Base Cost (Approx.) | From $229 | $44.99 |
| Lowest Monthly Fees | $9.99/mo | None |
| No Contract Options | Yes | Yes |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 60 days | 30 days |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 2 Years |
| DIY Installation | Yes | Yes |
| Professional Installation | No | No |
| Professional Installation Cost (approx) | No | From $100 |
| Landline Needed | No | No |
| Wireless System | Yes | Yes |
| Monitoring | ||
| 24/7 professional monitoring | Optional | Optional |
| self monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Main Monitoring Form | Broadband | Wi-Fi |
| Video Surveillance | Yes - upgrade/add-on | Yes |
| Backup Form Of Monitoring | Cellular | no |
| Video resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| Real-Time Video Streaming | Yes - upgrade/add-on | Yes (basic package) |
| Video Storage | Yes - upgrade/add-on | Yes (basic package) |
| Video Storage Duration | 14 days | 60 days |
| Two-way Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Outdoor Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor Cameras | Yes | Yes |
| Doorbell Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Night Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Alarms and Sensors | ||
| Remote arm/disarm | Yes | Yes |
| Siren | Yes | Yes |
| Max Alarm Volume | 106 dB | — |
| Motion sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Door/window sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Thermostat | No | No |
| Health Monitoring | No | No |
| Flood Detector | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke Detector | Yes | No |
| CO Detector | Yes | No |
| Smart Locks | Yes | Upgrade / Add-on |
| Glass break sensors | Yes | No |
| Power Outage backup | Yes | Yes - upgrade/add-on |
| Battery Backup | Yes | Yes - upgrade/add-on |
| Pet-friendly sensors | No | yes - package unsure |
| Compatibility | ||
| Home automation | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Homekit | No | No |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Yes |
| Google Home | Yes | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Google Nest | No | — |
| Sonos | Yes | Yes |
| Z-Wave | Yes | Yes |
| ZigBee | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Base hub | Yes | Yes - upgrade/add-on |
| Touchscreen Panel | No | No |
| Event Alert notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Panic button | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Plugs | No | yes - upgrade/add-on |
| Geo-fencing | Yes | No |
| Event history / timeline | Yes | Yes |
| Key Fob | Yes | Yes - package unsure |
| Signs and Stickers | Yes | Yes - upgrade/add-on |