Among the DIY security systems is Frontpoint, which is a wireless system where you can do your own installation anchored to your cell phone and with a wifi backup. If by chance the hub is destroyed in a burglary or for some other reason, the alarm continues to work through the monitoring center. By including an app, it allows notifications of the status of the system at home and monitoring who is left at home (family members, pets, etc.) through the security camera.
Features
For Frontpoint, accuracy is everything. Its algorithm is fully qualified to identify a human and not confuse it with another living being, such as our pet that is at home 24 hours a day. Its control panel has wifi support and this allows that in case the telephone coverage is unstable, the system takes as a secondary line the home network so as not to leave its functions.
It has accessories specialized in sounds and door or window openings (and not all in one). Likewise, it does not prevent the number of keypads that can be in the home. Technically it is unlimited, it can make use of the system in every room of the home.
- No wiring and easy installation.
- App and easy monitoring.
- It is a single price product and there is no need for contracts (service rentals).
- Easy configuration.
- Back up at home from damage or destruction.
- DIY Installation
- Doorbell Camera include
- Choose service without a contract
- Outstanding App
- Expensive
- Max 720p image resolution
Plan and Pricing
The cost of a Frontpoint system depends on the features you choose and the size of your property. The Safehouse is a basic kit that costs $392.40 and includes all of the electronics needed to safeguard a modest property. However, with the current sale, that price drops to only $99, making it the most cost-effective alternative available.
Most of the time, there appears to be a sale going on. The Frontpoint Hub, a keypad control panel, two window door sensors, one motion sensor, a yard sign & stickers, and, with the current sale, a free doorbell camera are all included at that incredible price.
Although the hardware is less expensive than other competitors, the monthly monitoring membership is higher. With $49 per month, you get round-the-clock monitoring from a professional monitoring business that is outsourced. They’ll respond quickly not only to break-ins, but also to fires, floods, and carbon monoxide warnings, so it’s still a good deal.
There are a variety of extra gadgets to choose from, all of which will quickly raise the final cost. Its tactile screen control panel, which is included in some other firms’ typical bundles, is $119.99 additional, and a keyring remote fob is $25 more. There are no extra fees or charges, and there is no way to reach you. A 30-day refund guarantee is also available from Frontpoint.
Support
Frontpoint is unique among DIY security companies in that it does not provide self-monitoring. Users should signup to its professional monitoring plan in order for the system to work. Frontpoint’s support package, fortunately, includes industry-leading response times.
They maintain continual cellphone communication and do hourly inspections on your system. This is not the inexpensive monitoring service, but it is well-regarded, and its response staff is listening out for not just break-ins, but also fire, flood, and life safety, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
