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Head to Head Comparison of Two Self Setup Security Systems<\/span><\/h2>\n

So you have narrowed it down to two national brands that ship their security system in a box to you. \u00a0Neither company is going to take your money and run. \u00a0Both have a solid 10+ year history and a large customer base. \u00a0If you are looking for a company that has a professional technician come and install it for you, read no further and check out ADT<\/a> or Vivint<\/a> who do that for a small fee.<\/p>\n

In this review, we compare Frontpoint<\/strong><\/a> to LiveWatch<\/a> in all aspects and let you decide which company will be best for your home needs.<\/p>\n

Table chart<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>\"LiveWatch<\/td>\"Frontpoint\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starting Costs:<\/center><\/td>
$99 - 299<\/center><\/td>
$99<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monitoring:<\/center><\/td>
$29.95+ \/ mo<\/center><\/td>
$34.99 - 49.99 \/ mo<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monitoring stations:<\/center><\/td>
Nationwide, 24\/7<\/center><\/td>
Nationwide, 24\/7<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C02, Fire & Police<\/center><\/td>
\"Check<\/center><\/td>
\"Check<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded:
\n<\/center><\/td>
2002<\/center><\/td>
2007<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BBB Rating:<\/center><\/td>
A+<\/a> <\/center><\/td>
A+<\/a> <\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reputation:<\/center><\/td>
Average, mixed customer reviews<\/center><\/td>
Best customer ratings<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Landline Option:<\/center><\/td>
No<\/center><\/td>
No<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available for Renters:<\/left><\/td>
Yes<\/center><\/td>
Yes<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Control Panel:<\/center><\/td>
Touchscreens available <\/center><\/td>
Touchscreen available<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Security Cameras:<\/center><\/td>
Available for higher
\nmonthly costs<\/center><\/td>
Indoor\/Outdoor<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home Automation:<\/center><\/td>
3 of 5 stars<\/center>
\n<\/td>
5 of 5 stars<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best for:<\/center><\/td>
Average users, those who want
\na basic to intermediate system<\/center><\/td>
Support lovers, modern,
\nmillennials and small-medium homes<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agreement:<\/center><\/td>
12 months<\/center><\/td>
36 months<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cancellation Fee:<\/center><\/td>
None<\/center><\/td>
Yes<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Call a Sales Rep:<\/center><\/td>
Contact local rep<\/center><\/td>
888-861-8730<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Read Review:<\/center><\/td>
LiveWatch's Review<\/a><\/center><\/td>
Frontpoint's Review<\/a><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visit Site:
\n<\/center><\/b><\/td>
Contact local rep<\/center><\/td>
Click Here<\/a><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

A short\u00a0history\u00a0recap<\/span><\/h3>\n

Both home security companies have a great online reputation with their customers. \u00a0LiveWatch has a few more years of history than Frontpoint but started out as Safemart and recently changed to LiveWatch. \u00a0Frontpoint hit the ground running in 2007 when they were founded and racked up their first 100,000 customers very quickly. \u00a0SafeMart had good traction and then with the change to LiveWatch brand<\/a>, thousands of their customers were left confused about who monitors their security system and who they pay the bills too. \u00a0The same thing happened when Brinks switched to ADT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Who has the best security system?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Every company likes to brag they have the better security system<\/a>. \u00a0These two are very similar. \u00a0Both companies use GE alarm equipment and a stick their logo on a touchscreen panel. \u00a0They are both self setup<\/a> and are shipped to you in a box. \u00a0Frontpoint<\/a> has more in the way of home automation offering indoor and outdoor security cameras and a few more smart features. \u00a0It really is a coin flip when it comes down to the hardware. \u00a0With Livewatch you are going to pay more upfront to get the same amount of equipment that you would get with Frontpoint.<\/p>\n

Here are pictures of both companies starting packages:<\/span><\/h4>\n

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(Above) LiveWatch security system, touchscreen panel, smart home control and wireless sensors.<\/em><\/p>\n

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(Above)\u00a0Frontpoint security system. \u00a0Similar control panel as Livewatch, door\/window and motion sensors.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Both companies use the Alarm.com security app\u00a0<\/a>as a\u00a0white-label security system control on smart phones. \u00a0This\u00a0means that your app shouldn’t crash or have many bugs since dozens of home security companies pay this company to use their app software. \u00a0Bigger companies\u00a0have had developers create their own app for their customers.<\/p>\n\n

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