
Customers are free to make their own decisions without pushy salesmen. g. additional door/window sensors, pet friendly motion detectors, flood detector, connected smoke alarm, Nest thermostats, wireless cameras, etc. , the equipment belongs to the customer and does not have to be returnedwhen the service is terminated. In order to separate themselves from the pack, the SimpliSafe website highlights some major differences between them and some of the larger home security companies. One of the main differences is
that SimpliSafe claims no hidden
fees and requires no commitment or service contract.
There’s no option to receive automatic in app alerts. This also means your DIY security system is essentially a local alarm — meaning if a burglar breaks in, your alarm will activate, but the police won’t be alerted. You’ll have to pay for one of the professional monitoring plans to save yourself the task of keeping a constant eye on the video feed. That said, SimpliSafe’s plans are still some of the most cost effective in the industry its most expensive plan is still $10 cheaper than Frontpoint’s least expensive. Whether you
choose to monitor yourself or have professionals do it for you, you’ll still be charged. Scout charges $10 per month just for DIY monitoring — there is no free monitoring plan.

Fortress Security Store S02 A Wireless Home and Business Security Alarm System DIY KitView in galleryThe Nest Cam indoor home security camera system offers 24/7 live video surveillance from a wide angle lens of 130 degrees and a high resolution of 1080p high definition. This wide field of view provides you with visual access to your space during the night and the day. Nest Cam detects movement, and when the activity is detected, the security system will send an
alert or notification to your phone or email address, along with a still shot of the activity detected. This DIY home security camera is easy to install: you simply plug it in and download the Nest Cam app onto your smart phone or tablet. Not only that, but Nest Cam works with Amazon Alexa for easy voice activated control and convenience. Should a security breach be detected, an auto dialer function will call up to six pre programmed, designated phone numbers as alert protocol – this includes your own phone, which means that you will receive real time alerts and notifications about potential intruders. Fortress’ speaker can also be used to play a recorded message or another customized sound. A built in microphone also allows you to hear what’s going on in your home while you’re not there as you call the system from your phone. Furthermore, the Fortress’ loud alarm 110 decibels will alert neighbors of the sensor triggered, and thus intuitively deter potential intruders. This DIY home security system is easy to install and to set up. Fortress can be easily deactivated via a keypad or
disarmed via a keyfob.