Apr 21, 2021 ·  Frontpoint Security has made some giant leaps in the past couple of years. I’ve tested their DIY home security systems before — but that was back when they required long-term contracts. Thankfully, Frontpoint has switched to month-to-month monitoring, and they’ve added some new gear to their GE product lineup 1, too. 

Jun 21, 2021 ·  Frontpoint comes in at No. 4 in our rating of the Best Home Security Systems of 2021. Offering security equipment that’s quick and easy to install by yourself, Frontpoint’s base The Safehouse ... 

Aug 05, 2021 ·  No, you won’t have a long-term contract with Frontpoint, but the company has some of the highest monitoring fees on the market, starting at $49.99. That’s steep—especially considering that the average monthly monitoring cost among the security companies we test and review is around $32. 

Jun 01, 2021 ·  The Frontpoint security system offers a nice selection of security, home automation, and environmental components and is easy to install. MSRP $253.44 Starting at $10.99 Per Month Frontpoint Home Security System 

Jul 01, 2021 ·  Frontpoint home security review: An ace DIY system grounded by silly subscription fees. This DIY security system competes with offerings from industry leaders like SimpliSafe and Abode, but ... 

Sep 04, 2019 ·  Frontpoint home security review: Safe Home Select Adding in environmental monitoring, this system is designed for larger homes. You get four Door/Window Sensors, two Motion Sensors, one Glass Break Sensor, and one Smoke and Heat Sensor, plus the Frontpoint Hub and Frontpoint Keypad. 

Founded in 2007, Frontpoint Security is a Virginia-based home security company that provides security solutions and consulting for residential and commercial properties. . The company features 100% wireless connections, 24/7 professional monitoring, self-diagnostic checks every sixty minutes, and many options for smart home integrat 

Price: $49.95 monitoring (as tested) Available: Check Price Now WHY IT’S A TOP PICK:The FrontPoint DIY home security system is crazy simple to setup and operate. Summary: FrontPoint Home Security may not do a whole lot different from the rest of the DIY security options out there, but what it lacks in originality it makes up for in raw, unchecked simplicity of setup. What We Liked 1. Insanely simple setup process 2. Alarm.com app is intuitive and seamless 3. Performance was up to par What We Didn’t 1. No IFTTT integrations 2. High upfront costs compared to other systems 

Mar 16, 2021 ·  Frontpoint Security System. The Frontpoint home security system comes in four different packages with the ability to add on additional devices, sensors, and cameras as needed. System flexibility is a major selling point for Frontpoint, allowing for more customized installs. 

Aug 04, 2020 ·  Indoor camera: Frontpoint’s indoor camera showed me exactly what was happening at home, day or night, in clear, 1080p HD video display and infrared LED sensors. Plus, with a speaker and a microphone, I could actually speak to whoever was at home through the Frontpoint app. 

Aug 03, 2021 ·  Frontpoint is a monitored security alarm specialist offering protection against theft and damage to homes and small to medium sized business premises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in ... 

May 25, 2021 ·  Frontpoint Security Reviews – Our 2021 #1 Pick! The secrets to their top ratings revealed in our 2020 Frontpoint Security Reviews.Frontpoint Security is a perennial front-runner in the rankings for best home security systems based on the stellar reputation Frontpoint has for customer service. 

This Frontpoint Security review will cover the cost, installation, contract, technology, and experience of Frontpoint. Check out Frontpoint Security's site today for more information. Frontpoint home security is relatively new in the home security industry, but has enough experience and industry know-how to earn the trust of potential customers. 

Nest

Nest's $200 Dropcam Pro replacement is pretty awesome, but it doesn't offer enough extras to warrant an immediate upgrade.

Nest Cam

Nest Cam Indoor review: This smart indoor security camera sees in HD

Nest Cam Indoor review

The Good: Nest Cam's high-resolution video (1080p), magnetic base, pivoting stand and updated app make this DIY device an improvement over Dropcam Pro -- and many other DIY cameras. The Bad: Like Dropcam Pro, Nest Cam is still just a webcam at heart. While it does offer security features like opt-in motion and sound alerts, they aren't especially useful since you can only receive one notification every 30 minutes. The Bottom Line: Given that Nest Cam and Dropcam Pro are pretty similar, it doesn't make a lot of sense for existing users to replace their Pro. But, budding DIYers searching for a high-res live streaming camera really can't beat Nest Cam. Startup Dropcam emerged on the connected webcam scene in 2009. The team churned out a handful of products over the years and Dropcam -- particularly with help from its $200  Dropcam Pro  -- quickly rose up the ranks as the high-res DIY security cam company to beat. Then, smart-thermostat maker and Google property Nest swooped in and  bought the brand for a cool $555 million last June and, after  some serious speculation, finally unveiled a "new-and-improved" Dropcam Pro replacement called  Nest Cam just last week.Here's the gist: Nest Cam is better than Dropcam Pro. It has a full 1080p video resolution, a rotating, magnetic stand, a new app interface as well as a couple of other minor improvements. It even retails for the same amount as its predecessor. But all that stuff isn't enough of an upgrade for me to urge existing Dropcam Pro users to run to a local store to snatch one up today. If you're in the market for a webcam with a few security features, the $200 Nest Cam is rapidly replacing Dropcam Pro as the gold standard and I highly recommend it. Just don't expect it to function as  a true security camera .The webcam side of the spectrumI'm a little torn on Nest Cam. Its specs -- 1080p video (specifically, a 1920x1080, 2-megapixel resolution), night vision, two-way talk, sound and motion alerts, optional Nest Aware cloud services that let you revisit past footage and set activity zones for a fee -- are solid. A quick side-by-side comparison of Nest Cam with  ArcSoft's Simplicam ,  Dropcam Pro ,  Icontrol's Piper (original)  and  Samsung's SmartCam HD Pro  clearly shows that it's competitive with these highly rated models.The thing is, it really isn't a fully functioning security camera -- which would be a deal breaker if its video quality wasn't so darn impressive.Its biggest offense is that it doesn't have customizable alerts. Instead, it is programmed to issue a maximum of one motion or sound alert every 30 minutes, just like Dropcam Pro.In other words, I could walk in front of the camera and trigger an immediate motion alert (assuming that it had been at least 30 minutes since the previous notification) and for the next half-hour won't receive any notifications at all. So say I triggered a motion alert while I was turning off a lamp in the living room before heading to bed for the night. If someone broke in 20 minutes later, I wouldn't receive a notification. And, if they happened to spend only a few minutes rifling through my stuff before making an escape, I wouldn't get an alert then, either.This places Nest Cam pretty far on the webcam side of the spectrum, and it also doesn't offer the best value for cloud recording compared with some other models in the same price range.You can arm and disarm Icontrol's original Piper as well as  its pricer NV model , and both give you a lot of control over how and when you receive alerts and both come with built-in sirens and free event-based recording. ArcSoft's Simplicam has cloud subscription fees starting at just 5 bucks a month. Even the free  Salient Eye Android app , which converts a camera-equipped Android device of your choosing into a security camera, has arm and disarm functionality, a siren and customizable alerts.Nest Cam costs $200 in the US and is available at chain retailers like Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide as well as on Nest's online store and on Amazon. Folks in the UK will be able to buy units for £159 starting in July. Nest hasn't announced Australian availability as of yet, but the US price converts to roughly $AU260.The new Nest Aware cloud video service cost $10 a month for 10 days of continuous recording and $30 a month for 30 days of continuous recording. This is very similar to Dropcam's original subscription levels, although its lowest tier cost $10 a month for 7 days of continuous recording (so you get a few more days of footage for the same price with this new Nest service). That's decent, but it would be much better if they offered a $5 for 5 days option or something else similarly affordable. Along with that, it's really frustrating that you can't customize the sensitivity of the motion sensor and the frequency of related alerts.

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Given that Nest Cam and Dropcam Pro are pretty similar, it doesn't make a lot of sense for existing users to replace their Pro. But, budding DIYers searching for a high-res live streaming camera really can't beat Nest Cam.

Nest's $200 Dropcam Pro replacement is an excellent successor, just don't expect it to act as a standalone security device.