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CPI Security

Professionally Monitored · Founded 1991

Score Breakdown

Scores use the selected home-security shopping profile.

Smart-Home Integration 97
Cameras & Video 91
Sensors & Safety 87
Monitoring 79
Setup & Flexibility 70
Cost & Value 38
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Setup

Build your own packageYes✓
Lowest Base Cost (Approx.)$499.99✓
Lowest Monthly Fees$29.99✓
No Contract OptionsYes✓
Money-Back GuaranteeNo✓
Warranty90 Days✓
DIY InstallationNo✓
Professional InstallationYes✓
Professional Installation Cost (approx)From $99✓
Landline NeededNo✓
Wireless SystemYes✓

Monitoring

24/7 professional monitoringYes✓
self monitoringNo✓
Main Monitoring FormCellular✓
Video SurveillanceYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Backup Form Of MonitoringBattery✓
Video resolution1080p✓
Real-Time Video StreamingYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Video StorageYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Two-way AudioYes✓

Camera

Outdoor CameraYes✓
Indoor CamerasYes✓
Doorbell CameraYes✓
Night VisionYes✓

Alarms and Sensors

Remote arm/disarmYes✓
Motion sensorsYes✓
Door/window sensorsYes✓
Smart ThermostatYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Health MonitoringYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Flood DetectorYes✓
Smoke DetectorYes✓
CO DetectorYes✓
Smart LocksYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Glass break sensorsYes✓
Power Outage backupYes✓
Battery BackupYes✓
Pet-friendly sensorsYes - upgrade/add-on✓

Compatibility

Home automationYes✓
Amazon AlexaYes✓
Google HomeYes✓
Google AssistantYes✓
Z-WaveYes✓
AppYes✓

Features

Base hubYes✓
Touchscreen PanelYes✓
Event Alert notificationsYes✓
Panic buttonYes✓
Geo-fencingYes✓
Key FobYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Signs and StickersYes✓

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