Protection 1 wireless home security: pros, cons and costs

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Protection 1 is a leading provider of home security and automation products and services. In recent years, they have emerged as an innovator in wireless systems. Reviewing all of the wireless home security products and services available from Protection 1 will give you a better understanding of your options when you decide to add or upgrade your own home’s security.

Every home security package from Protection 1 is a wireless security system and is supported by continuous third party monitoring. The service will alert homeowners of any events and will contact local emergency responders when necessary. The basic service also includes:

• Motion detector
• Three door/window sensors
• A keychain remote
• A color touchscreen control pad

Protection 1 offers an upgraded plan, its “digital home security” plan that includes:

• An extended service plan
• Advanced smash protection
• Ability to control the system via Web
• WiFi compatibility
• Limited weathercasts and alerts
• Email and text alerts
• Ability to review system event history online

The company offers three other plans that include the ability to monitor the home through real-time video, home automation or both.

Pricing

Installation costs for the Protection 1 packages starts at $99 and includesall of the necessary equipment. The monthly service charge starts at $34.99 and requires a three-year contract for monitoring services. (This offer is only available to new Protection 1 customers with good credit and customers may be charged additional fees when they pay via credit card or opt out of automatic EFT payments. )

Benefits

Some of the benefits of a Protection 1 wireless security system could include:

• Reduced inconvenience of installation and repairs
• Reduction of homeowner's insurance payments
• Reduced utility costs when you manage energy use via home automation:

Disadvantages

Unlike some other monitoring services, Protection 1 does not transfer ownership of its components to the customer. Protection 1 also requires that the customer own the home, limiting service options for those that rent. Protection 1 services are not available in all regions of the country

 

To see all of the wireless home security products and services available through Protection 1, click here.

 

If after reviewing your options you decide that Protection 1 wireless home security would be a good choice for you, Reply! can help by connecting you with local home security professionals, today.