Protection1 Security Solutions Review

Service and installation charges vary depending on system configuration, equipment and services selected. It includes Protection One’s Extended Limited Warranty. It does not include $99 installation fee. There is also an additional charge for cellular connection.

Upon early termination by the customer, Protection One may charge the balance of the remaining contract term. Applicable taxes extra. Additional charges or fees may apply in areas that require guard response or applicable municipal permits.

The system remains the property of Protection One. Prices subject to change and may vary by market. Satisfactory credit history required.

In business for over 25 years, Protection 1 is one of the largest home security providers in the nation. The company's non-automated customer support that lets clients talk to a real customer service representative with an incredibly short wait time certainly gives the company something to brag about.

Protection 1 appears to be better suited for homeowners who are not planning to move in the near future. Because the home security provider requires customers to sign a 36-month monitoring agreement, those who decide to cancel their contract will have to pay the full amount owed at the time of termination. The company does offer to transfer your existing service to your new address but be ready to pay a $150 fee toward the installation of a new system. This offer seems to be available to only customers who have fulfilled their initial 36-month agreement and are willing to sign up for another three-year contract. Renters can find a better-suited company.

If you are looking for home automation capabilities, Protection 1 Smart Control offers one the most comprehensive smart home plans in the business. Users can have total control of their Protection 1 System by downloading the app from the App Store, Google Play, or Microsoft.

The totally integrated system lets users receive real-time alerts by sending notifications right to their smartphones. Moreover, when the home security system integrates surveillance cameras, users are able to watch live feed right on their phone, and with the integration of apps made for Apple TV & Amazon Fire TV, customers can watch up to four simultaneous video streams through their smart home's television or tablet. Homeowners who have an Apple or Pebble watch are able to perform basic home automation right from their wrists. Another cool feature is geo-fencing, which utilizes your phone’s location to automatically adjust the home’s temperature and turn lights and video cameras on and off based on its location.

The deductible reimbursement program provided by Protection 1, SafetyNet is a service that will pay up to $1,000 for your insurance’s deductible if your home is burglarized while it is being monitored by Protection 1. Customers need to submit a copy of the receipt with the amount paid to the client’s home insurance provider within 90 days in order to be reimbursed.