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Smith Thompson Security

Professionally Monitored · Founded 1978

Score Breakdown

Scores use the selected home-security shopping profile.

Sensors & Safety 83
Monitoring 76
Cost & Value 73
Cameras & Video 68
Smart-Home Integration 68
Setup & Flexibility 63
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SCORE /100

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Setup

Build your own packageYes✓
Lowest Base Cost (Approx.)$89✓
Lowest Monthly Fees$16.95✓
No Contract OptionsYes✓
Money-Back GuaranteeNo✓
Warranty1 Year✓
DIY InstallationNo✓
Professional InstallationYes✓
Professional Installation Cost (approx)Free✓
Landline NeededNo✓
Wireless SystemYes✓

Monitoring

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

Camera

Outdoor CameraYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Indoor CamerasYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Doorbell CameraYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Night VisionYes - upgrade/add-on✓

Alarms and Sensors

Remote arm/disarmYes - upgrade/add-on✓
SirenYes✓
Motion sensorsYes✓
Door/window sensorsYes✓
Smart ThermostatYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Smart LocksYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Glass break sensorsYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Power Outage backupYes✓
Battery BackupYes✓

Compatibility

Home automationYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Amazon AlexaYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Google HomeYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Google AssistantYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Z-WaveYes - upgrade/add-on✓
AppYes - upgrade/add-on✓

Features

Base hubYes✓
Touchscreen PanelYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Event Alert notificationsYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Geo-fencingYes - upgrade/add-on✓

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