Reviewing the differences between Cox Communications and Protection 1 home security systems.

Cox Communications and Protection 1 are familiar names in home security systems. Comparing Cox Communications and Protection 1 will give you more options when it comes time to select a new system or upgrade your existing home security.

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Cox Communications overview

Cox communications security Cox Communications is a cable provider who has recently added home security systems. Selecting a cable-based home security system requires you to be one of their subscribers. If you wish to take advantage of the wireless and Internet-based products and services offered through Cox, you will be required to select or add Cox as your Internet service provider.

Cox offers the following standard packages with the following features:

Cox Communications Preferred Package

  • 24/7 monitoring with cellular backup
  • Remote access
  • Smart phone apps
  • Text email alerts
  • Touch screen control panel
  • Window/door sensors
  • Motion detector
  • Wireless router
  • Yard and window signs
  • Fire/smoke monitoring
  • Live video monitoring
  • Home automation

This package's installation costs start at $99, with a monthly service fee starting at $39.99.

Cox Communications Essential Package

  • fingerprint-and-keypad-security24/7 monitoring with cellular backup
  • Remote access
  • Smart phone apps
  • Text email alerts
  • Touch-screen control panel
  • Window/door sensors
  • Motion detector
  • Wireless router
  • Yard and window signs

This package's installation costs start at $99, with a monthly service starting at $29.99.

For more information on the home security system products and services offered through Cox Communications, and to see if you are currently in one of its service areas, click here .

Protection 1 overview

Protection 1 prides itself on its national and local presence. The company has both nationwide resources as well as smaller, local centers to handle installation and service of its home security systems. To ensure a faster response, Protection 1 has monitoring centers and a Disaster Recovery Center as a backup. Protection 1 has a rating of A+ from the Better Business Bureau and the company routinely ranks very high on national, independent surveys of home security systems providers.

All Protection 1 packages include

  • 24-hour monitoring
  • Professional installation by certified professionals
  • Digital, completely wireless systems
  • Color touchscreen monitoring device
  • Two-way voice communication

Protection 1 also offers a variety of home automation options under the P1 Life title. These packages can be customized to create a complete home system. If you travel frequently, you can manage each part of your home, from door locks to the interior temperature. All Protection 1 automated home systems can be monitored from your phone, laptop or Web-enabled tablet device.

P1 Life home automation options include:

  • Wi-Fi compatibility
  • Web and mobile controls
  • Weather forecasts
  • Email notifications
  • Video cameras with wireless access points
  • Thermostat automation
  • Remote door locking and unlocking

To see the full range of home security systems Protection 1 offers, click here .

Keep in mind when comparing these two providers that Cox Communications services are not available everywhere.