Monitronics Review

Good

Multi-brand equipment, lifetime warranty, free installation, diverse sensors, affordable, no upfront equipment cost.

Bad

Lacks some sensors, activation fee.

Overall

A beneficial choice for all those who need to protect your home from common environmental threats.

Editor's Ratings

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Monitronics is among the decent security service provider with an all-embracing network of certified   dealers. You can expect all regular options when it is the matter of buying home security systems, which includes two-way intercoms, wireless equipment, and 24x7 monitoring.

Limitations

The only major con apart from charging for activation is that the provider’s home surveillance systems lack some sensors due to which it is not a comprehensive vendor. The company offers surveillance systems for families, parents, and seniors; each of which features of a different mix of devices to protect from carbon monoxide, intrusion, fire, and medical emergencies.

Admiringly, you can customize your system as you wish by selecting the exact devices you think are essential for protecting your home. If it is only the basic monitoring you need, the Basic Security system is perfect for you.  

Features

The Basic Security plan comes with 24x7 monitoring rendered via a colorful touch screen panel, keychain remote, three window/door sensors, pet-sensitive motion detector, yard sign, and window decals. For ensuring more protection, you can choose to add medical, carbon monoxide, fire, and smoke monitoring along with water/freeze detector. 

The Basic pack guarantees you protection from burglary, fire, and environmental hazards. However, it does not have the essential sensors for protecting your home from floods and temperature rise. This is something that many other home security systems do offer. Therefore, Monitronics security systems seem to lack some devices.

In the Basic pack, there are no garage door sensors or freeze sensors as well. This is another point that makes this plan a bit short of ideal home security system that spreads its wing beyond fire and perimeter-intrusion defense. In case of home automation, the company does not have enough devices to offer in this plan. It lacks remote lock, lighting, and thermostat control. 

Lifetime Warranty

However, unlike a few top home protection systems from reputable brands, the security devices and systems from Monitronics come with a limited lifetime warranty. This indicates that the company will be responsible for replacing or fixing any defect in its product at any time during your term as the brand’s customer.

Devices from Multiple Dealers

Although the company lacks a few devices, it existing line of products come from the authorized dealers. Therefore, you can Monitronics home security equipment coming from quality manufacturers such as Honeywell, 2GIG, and GE; which varies as per the customer location and needs.

Although the feature of authorized dealers is beneficial, there is always a possibility of uncertainty in terms of policies. This means that you can expect a change in the price and policies of the chosen system, according to the dealer you choose to work with.

Conclusion

Monitronics will never disappoint when you consider it for basic protection of your home. However, for comprehensive protection, it still needs to make improved additions to its product list.

Monitronics Pricing & Options

Basic
With Basic Features
$34.95 /month
  • Touch screen Security Panel
  • 1 Keychain Remote
  • 1 Pet Sensitive Motion Detector
  • 3 Door/Window Sensors
  • Security yard Sign
  • NO Weather Alerts
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Advance
With Advanced Features
$42.95 /month
  • Touch screen Security Panel
  • 1 Keychain Remote
  • 1 Pet Sensitive Motion Detector
  • 3 Door/Window Sensors
  • Security yard Sign
  • Weather Alerts
  • Arm/Disarm From Smartphone
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Premier
With All Features
$40.99 /month
  • Touch screen Security Panel
  • 1 Keychain Remote
  • 1 Pet Sensitive Motoin Detector
  • 3 Door/Window Sensors
  • Security yard Sign
  • Weather Alerts
  • Arm/Disarm From Smartphone
  • Two Way Voice & Control Locks
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Home Security Features

  • 100% Wireless  : Optional
  • 24/7 Monitoring  : Yes
  • Remote Monitoring  : Upgrade
  • Cellular / Internet  : No
  • Interactive Monitoring  : No
  • Home Automation  : Upgrade
  • Health Monitoring  : Yes
  • Fire Protection  : Yes
  • Environmental Protection  : Yes
  • Intrusion Sensors  : No
  • Mobile Apps  : Yes
  • Support  : Phone
  • Unique Features  : None
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