
There are steep early termination fees, but if you go with Nest Secure, there is an alternative month to month plan. Protect
America delivers the home security system equipment to your door and allows you to handle the installation and setup yourself. The company says that setup should take less than an hour. A key offering is SMART Connect, a free home security smartphone app developed by Protect America that allows remote control from anywhere, and is available for both Android and iOS. Furthermore, the company offers a landline option along with cellular and broadband, which can be a great backup when needed. On the other hand, the least expensive Protect America plans actually do require a landline, which
some customers may find annoying.
Offer expires 09/30/2019 and is available to new residential
customers in Cox service areas.

Once the
power flips back on, the backup battery system will automatically recharge. The sensors, or switches, are the second part of the security system. The most basic alarm systems have these sensors fitted in the frames of windows and doors so that if they are opened, the circuit is broken and the alarm is triggered. Some are installed in a way that allows them to detect if someone tries to break in through a window by shattering the glass or removing one of the panes. Others may detect motion inside or outside of the home. The third essential part of a home security system is the alarm.