{"id":2042,"date":"2022-02-28T21:56:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T04:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/?p=2042"},"modified":"2022-12-19T08:58:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:58:44","slug":"monitronics-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/monitronics-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Monitronics Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">The Good, Bad and the Ugly of\u00a0Monitronics Home Security<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Monitronics has an old vibe to their company but like Buick is doing to their brand, they are working on revamping it. \u00a0Th<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ey grow their business\u00a0throughout the nation with authorized dealerships (such as\u00a0<a title=\"Security Networks Reviews\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/security-networks-reviews\/\">Security Networks<\/a>) who get sales and later sell the contract over to Monitronics. \u00a0Buying through a dealer means you will pay more than if you were to buy directly from the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4131\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Protect-by-Monitronics.jpg\" alt=\"Monitroincs yard sign\" width=\"250\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Protect-by-Monitronics.jpg 250w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Protect-by-Monitronics-193x300.jpg 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Monitronics yard sign shown.\u00a0 Will it be going in front of where you live?<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\">A quick look at the good and the bad of Monitronics home security:<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #26de26;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Been in business for over 20 years<\/li>\n<li>Touchscreen panel<\/li>\n<li>Mobile control<\/li>\n<li>Home automation available<\/li>\n<li>Available nationwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #db4b4b;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Not available for renters<\/li>\n<li>Long contract terms up to 5 years<\/li>\n<li>BBB accredited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/dallas\/business-reviews\/burglar-alarm-systems-dealers-monitoring-and-service\/monitronics-in-dallas-tx-90346299\/complaints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">but no rating<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Thousands of customer complaints and reports filed<\/li>\n<li>High starting costs<\/li>\n<li>Slow to roll out new home security product technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Now lets look at their prices, equipment, history and customer support in more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u00a0<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" title=\"Pricing &amp; Packages\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Pricing-Packages-e1378176132638.png\" alt=\"Pricing and Packages banner with green money sign\" width=\"293\" height=\"67\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\"><em>What is this going to cost?<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\">Monitronics is on the higher side for getting started.\u00a0 They have 3 main packages ranging from $34-54 a month.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Installation: \u00a0$0-99. \u00a0<\/strong>Depending on current promotions you may get free installation. \u00a0Don&#8217;t get too excited though as that is just turned into what&#8217;s called an activation fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Activation: \u00a0<\/strong><em><strong>$99-199. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Regardless of what the fee may be called, expect $99-199 to get their security system up and going.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Packages:<\/strong>\u00a0 They have three different packages, the Basic, HomeTouch and Premier.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"3 Main Packages\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Security-Basic-Hometouhc-and-Pemier-Packages-and-Prices.png\" alt=\"Monitronics security packages\" width=\"500\" height=\"190\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.<strong> \u00a0Basic security package &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>$34.95 \/ month + $99 installation + activation. \u00a0Comes with:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Touchscreen panel<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One pet-sensitive motion detector<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One key remote<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a03 Door \/ window sensors<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Yard sign and decal stickers<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2.<b> \u00a0HomeTouch<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; $42.95\/ month + $99 installation + activation. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Same as Basic plus<strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Arm or disarm from your smartphone or tablet<br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Severe weather alerts<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remote control app<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3.<strong> \u00a0HomeTouch premier<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; $54.95\/month + $149 activation. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Same as HomeTouch plus<strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Two light modules<br \/>One image sensor<br \/>Two-way over voice panel<br \/>Adjust your home lighting<br \/>Secure access to video<br \/>Control locks, thermostats &amp; appliances<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1929\" title=\"Monthly Price $43+\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Monthly-Price-Bar-Graph.png\" alt=\"Price bar Graph showing $43 on a scale from $30 to $90\" width=\"278\" height=\"68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Monthly-Price-Bar-Graph.png 336w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Monthly-Price-Bar-Graph-300x73.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1931\" title=\"36 &amp; 60 Month Contract Options\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Contract-Length.png\" alt=\"Contract bar graph scale from 0-60 with 36 and 60 marked.\" width=\"274\" height=\"67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Contract-Length.png 336w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Contract-Length-300x73.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1930\" title=\"Starting Costs $99+\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Starting-Cost.png\" alt=\"Blue bar graph with $99 marked on a scale from $0-199. \" width=\"282\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Starting-Cost.png 336w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Starting-Cost-300x73.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--style-light\"  data-aawp-product-id=\"B017SD8RWO\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Zmodo Outdoor Security Cameras Wifi - 1080p Full HD Surveillance Cameras for Home Security with Night Vision IP 66 Weatherproof Plug-In Motion Detection 4 Pack\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B017SD8RWO?tag=alarmreviews03-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" title=\"Zmodo Outdoor Security Cameras Wifi - 1080p Full HD Surveillance...\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/411rlweAzkL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"Zmodo Outdoor Security Cameras Wifi - 1080p Full HD Surveillance...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B017SD8RWO?tag=alarmreviews03-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\" title=\"Zmodo Outdoor Security Cameras Wifi - 1080p Full HD Surveillance...\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Zmodo Outdoor Security Cameras Wifi - 1080p Full HD Surveillance...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>\u3010Set up with ease\u3011No professional installation required. Plug this WiFi camera into a nearby outlet and complete the...<\/li><li>\u3010True 1080p HD Live Video Day and Night\u3011Watch your home in true 1080p Full HD day and night, and see up to 65ft away...<\/li><li>\u3010Smarter Motion Detection\u3011Be notified with a key image of an event when the security cameras detects an movement, so...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <a class=\"aawp-check-prime\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=alarmreviews03-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--red rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B017SD8RWO?tag=alarmreviews03-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Buy on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" title=\"Security Equipment\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Security-Equipment-e1379356657828.png\" alt=\"Security Equipment banner with Camera over house icon\" width=\"320\" height=\"73\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\"><em>Enough equipment to scare the Pentagon<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\">They have a full supply of everything needed to protect a home. \u00a0They carry Honeywell, GE and 2gig security brands which are compatible with most existing home alarm systems.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Essentials: \u00a0<\/strong>All the basics are covered. \u00a0They have 3 different control panels to choose from. \u00a0Security system products to choose from include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Door \/ window sensor<\/li>\n<li>Moisture sensor<\/li>\n<li>Motion detector (pet friendly available as well)<\/li>\n<li>Glass break detector<\/li>\n<li>Freeze sensor<\/li>\n<li>Shock sensor<\/li>\n<li>Heat or smoke detector<\/li>\n<li>Key fob \/ medical remote<\/li>\n<li>Security cameras<\/li>\n<li>Light module<\/li>\n<li>Smart code door locks<\/li>\n<li>Smart thermostat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that you may have more upfront fees if you are buying something that doesn&#8217;t come standard in the packages reviewed above.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Home automation:<\/strong>\u00a0 They were slow to roll out these features but seem to work well for customers. \u00a0Cameras, appliance and lighting controls, door locks, medical pendants and mobile control is easy to do. \u00a0You can only get these features with the premiere package, which you can get the same deal for $100 less with ADT. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/monitronics-vs-adt\/\">See them compared here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Customization:<\/b> \u00a0If you need to change a unneeded sensor in one of their packages they should do it although you may have to pay some out-of-pocket fees.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/\">&gt;&gt; See the Top 20 Most Affordable Security Systems &lt;&lt;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" title=\"Installation \" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Installation-e1379356542598.png\" alt=\"Installation banner with Hammer &amp; wrench icons\" width=\"315\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\"><em>Security system installation process<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\">Most companies are now DIY self-setup. \u00a0Monitronics still offers professional installation.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong><em>The process:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.<strong> \u00a0Decide: <\/strong><em>\u00a0<\/em>Do you want basic, digital or automation? \u00a0You can always upgrade later but it will come at more then. \u00a0Get what you want the first time.<br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2.<strong> \u00a0Schedule: \u00a0<\/strong>Plan a time for installation.<br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3.<strong> \u00a0Go time:<\/strong> \u00a0Plan for 1-3 hours for installation to finish. \u00a0Some holes may need to be drilled for the control panel and security cameras.<br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4.<b> You&#8217;re secured: \u00a0<\/b>The tech run through how to work everything. \u00a0This includes showing you how to control the alarm system with the app, setting up a verbal password and key code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" title=\"Differences\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Unique-e1378144189593.png\" alt=\"Monitronics Uniqueness banner with Lightbulb icon\" width=\"334\" height=\"77\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\"><em>What makes Monitronics different from others?<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\">There are a few key differences but for the most part they blend in with the rest.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Cater to the older crowd: \u00a0<\/strong>Not a bad thing since they typically have the best standing credit. \u00a0You must have a credit score of 625 and above to sign up with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Endless equipment<\/b><strong>: \u00a0<\/strong><em>I could use that&#8230; <\/em> They have 4 different cameras to choose from. \u00a0They carry sensors for parts of your home you never would have thought of. \u00a0Water and fire safety are easy additions to your security system.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Spokespersons:<\/b> \u00a0<em>Hey, I recognize that guy! \u00a0<\/em>Deon Sanders, Micheal Strahan and Chuck Liddell have worked for and on behalf of Monitronics.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Authorized<\/b><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0dealer network:<\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> \u00a0<\/span><em style=\"color: #000000;\">Why should you care?<\/em><em style=\"color: #000000;\"> \u00a0<\/em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This means they are franchised all throughout the country. \u00a0They have managed good customer ratings even with dealers selling their contracts. \u00a0Authorized dealers sends out door to door sales reps. \u00a0Careful about buying from them as they are paid on a high commission basis and will typically say or do anything to get the sale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" title=\"History of Monitronics\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/History-e1377808830265.png\" alt=\"History of Company banner with time capsule icon\" width=\"296\" height=\"73\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\"><em>A\u00a0look into their past<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\">Onto their 20th year in the home security industry.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Founded: \u00a0<\/strong>In 1994.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Founded in 1994\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Texas-icon-with-1994-in-middle.png\" alt=\"Texas icon with 1994 in middle\" width=\"180\" height=\"170\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> \u00a0Headquarters in Dallas, Texas. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Customers: \u00a0<\/strong><em>If I had a million&#8230; <\/em>Over 1 million residential customers and thousands of businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Awards:<\/strong> \u00a0<em>And the winner Is&#8230; \u00a0<\/em>In the 20+ years\u00a0they have been in business, here are a few recognition&#8217;s they have received:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1 &#8211; <strong>Top<\/strong><b> 100 companies.<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0They have won this award several times from SDM magazine.<br \/>2 &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Service provider of the year<\/strong>. \u00a0Frost and Sullivan gave them this award in 2008, 2010 and 2011.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3 &#8211;<strong> False<\/strong><b> reduction award<\/b>. \u00a0Reduced false alarms from 6.5% to under 5%. \u00a0Police enjoy this<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Customer Support\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Customer-Support-Professional-e1377807261177.png\" alt=\"Customer support banner with chat bubble icon\" width=\"276\" height=\"74\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\"><em>How well do they handle their customers?<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff7519;\">Quick turn around on calls are what we liked most about Monitronics<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Chat support: \u00a0<\/strong>Not offered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Technical support: \u00a0<\/strong><em>Like to speak geek? \u00a0<\/em>They will get you in touch with specialist needed fairly quickly<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Online videos:<\/strong> \u00a0<em>A coupl<\/em><i>e flicks. \u00a0<\/i>There are a few helpful tutorial videos on how to work the alarm system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>FAQ:<\/strong> \u00a0They have a <strong>v<\/strong>ery easy to us<strong>e<\/strong> and navigate FAQ section on their website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\">All of Monitronics\u00a0home security system equipment:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1932 size-full\" title=\"Monitronics Security Panels\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Panels.png\" alt=\"A Monitronics Equipment Review\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Panels.png 715w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Monitronics-Panels-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1933\" title=\"All Sensors\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/All-Monitronics-Sensors.png\" alt=\"Pictures and descriptions of all Monitronics security sensors including door, moisture, motion, glass break and garage\" width=\"611\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/All-Monitronics-Sensors.png 611w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/All-Monitronics-Sensors-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1934\" title=\"Fire Safety\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Smoke-and-Heat-Sensor.png\" alt=\"Smoke and Heat Sensors with descriptions\" width=\"667\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Smoke-and-Heat-Sensor.png 926w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Smoke-and-Heat-Sensor-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Smoke-and-Heat-Sensor-768x251.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1935\" title=\"Keyfob &amp; Panic Button\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Key-Chain-Remotes.png\" alt=\"Key Chain Remotes and descriptions\" width=\"702\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Key-Chain-Remotes.png 911w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Key-Chain-Remotes-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Key-Chain-Remotes-768x244.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1936\" title=\"Security Cameras\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Security-Cameras.png\" alt=\"List of 5 Security Cameras used by Monitronics, with pictures and descriptions of each\" width=\"604\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Security-Cameras.png 604w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Security-Cameras-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1937\" title=\"Appliance Module\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Appliance-Module.png\" alt=\"Picture and description of appliance module\" width=\"662\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Appliance-Module.png 920w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Appliance-Module-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Appliance-Module-768x102.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1938\" title=\"Light Automation\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Lighting-Modules.png\" alt=\"Description of two lighting modules with module picture\" width=\"743\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Lighting-Modules.png 917w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Lighting-Modules-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Lighting-Modules-768x245.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1939\" title=\"Smart Thermostats\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Smart-Thermostats.png\" alt=\"List of pictures and descriptions of 3 Z-Wave thermostats used by Monitronics\" width=\"820\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Smart-Thermostats.png 911w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Smart-Thermostats-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Smart-Thermostats-768x387.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1940\" title=\"SmartCode Locks\" src=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/SmartCode-Door-Locks.png\" alt=\"Pictures and descriptions of SmartCode Door Locks\" width=\"774\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/SmartCode-Door-Locks.png 968w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/SmartCode-Door-Locks-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/SmartCode-Door-Locks-768x255.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3296aa;\">Alarm Reviews conclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They are an all-around average security company. \u00a0There are dozens of other home security companies\u00a0like them with the same equipment and better pricing. \u00a0If buying Monitronics, be careful when signing the contract to make sure they cannot auto-renew you 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