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ecobee Smart Security

DIY Systems · Founded 2007

Score Breakdown

Scores use the selected home-security shopping profile.

Cost & Value 84
Smart-Home Integration 80
Cameras & Video 77
Setup & Flexibility 76
Monitoring 72
Sensors & Safety 47
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SCORE /100

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Setup

Build your own packageYes✓
Lowest Base Cost (Approx.)From $79.99✓
Lowest Monthly Fees$5/mo✓
No Contract OptionsYes✓
Money-Back Guarantee30 days✓
Warranty3 Years✓
DIY InstallationYes✓
Professional InstallationYes✓
Professional Installation Cost (approx)From $150✓
Landline NeededNo✓
Wireless SystemYes✓

Monitoring

24/7 professional monitoringOptional✓
self monitoringYes✓
Main Monitoring FormWi-Fi✓
Video SurveillanceYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Backup Form Of MonitoringNo✓
Video resolution1080p✓
Real-Time Video StreamingYes (basic package)✓
Video StorageYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Video Storage Duration30 days✓
Two-way AudioYes✓

Camera

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

Alarms and Sensors

Remote arm/disarmYes✓
SirenYes✓
Motion sensorsYes✓
Door/window sensorsYes✓
Smart ThermostatYes✓
Health MonitoringNo✓
Flood DetectorNo✓
Smoke DetectorNo✓
CO DetectorNo✓
Smart LocksYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Glass break sensorsNo✓
Power Outage backupNo✓
Battery BackupNo✓
Pet-friendly sensorsYes✓

Compatibility

Home automationYes✓
Apple HomekitYes✓
Amazon AlexaYes✓
Google HomeYes✓
Google AssistantYes✓
Z-WaveNo✓
AppYes✓

Features

Base hubNo✓
Touchscreen PanelYes✓
Event Alert notificationsYes✓
Panic buttonNo✓
Smart PlugsNo✓
Geo-fencingYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Event history / timelineYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Key FobNo✓

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