SafeHome.org Editor Andrew Garcia evaluating the Brinks wireless motion sensorBut as they say, not all that glitters is gold. We’ve been researching and testing Brinks Home Security products for years.

Mar 19, 2020  With Brinks security, there are no installation or activation fees, and this allows you to save a little more when buying your home security system. The provider’s systems come.

During our latest deep-dive into Brinks, we put their equipment packages and monitoring plans under a microscope. We found some great things, and we found some not-so-great things.

So, we’re going to share our discoveries with you today. We’ll highlight which packages and plans are worth the money, as well as which ones to avoid. We’re also sharing exactly what it costs to get set up with Brinks Home Security. Everything you need to know is right here. Brinks Equipment Costs & Monitoring FeesOne thing we really like about Brinks is its simple and straightforward pricing. They offer three equipment packages that cost $199, $349, and $1,099. After getting hands-on experience with the Brinks equipment selection, we recommend the Brinks Smart Security Complete package for $349, as it provides users with the most value.

If you want to pay fewer upfront costs, you can finance the upper-tier packages interest-free for 36 months through GreenSky. This option reduces the equipment cost to about $15 or $30 per month, depending on which bundle you choose. Don’t worry, we’ll dig into each of these packages in just a bit. Tip: Sometimes, it’s wise to buy a basic home security package and add devices to suit your specific needs. Just be sure to choose the system that supports the features you want, such as video or home automation.Next, you’ll pay $39 per month for, which is a touch pricey compared to other providers.

We’ve tested several home security brands that only charge between $10 per month and $29 per month for monitoring. And we really didn’t see enough difference to warrant Brinks being more expensive than these brands. Also, we’d like to see a more diverse lineup of options. As it stands, Brinks only offers one monitoring plan, whereas most brands offer three or more options at different prices.

Equipment PackagesOne nice thing about Brinks Home Security is that you can choose between DIY installation and professional installation. We found the systems incredibly easy to install ourselves, but some users will certainly benefit from the professional installation option. Brinks also offers free shipping and a 30-day, money-back guarantee. 4 The three equipment packages include:.

Smart Security Essential. Smart Security Complete. Smart Security Ultimate. Nest Secure SystemsSmart Security Essential – $199The Brinks Smart Security Essential package is your basic DIY home security kit, with just enough features for the non-techies out there. This package includes a Brinks IQ 2.0 touchscreen control panel, a wireless motion sensor, two wireless door sensors, and a yard sign. Smart Security Essential is $199, and the monitoring service costs $39 per month.

Overall, we found this bundle to be a great system for the money, especially considering the sleek and modern touchscreen controls of the panel. Smart Security Complete – $349The Brinks Smart Security Complete package includes everything in the Smart Security Essential bundle, plus an indoor camera with night vision, as well as an extra entryway sensor and a motion detector. As with the Smart Security Essential system, this package offers on-the-go access through the mobile app. If you purchase the package upfront, it only costs $349.

We found this package to be a great deal considering the extra equipment included. With GreenSky financing, you can save even more money by financing the equipment over 36 months.

Monitoring will cost you an additional $39 per month. Smart Security Ultimate – $1,099Finally, the Brinks Smart Security Ultimate package includes everything in the lower-tier options, except for the indoor camera. Instead, this package contains a SkyBell video doorbell camera ($199 value), an outdoor camera ($249 value), and free professional installation. We did the math, and although you’re getting an additional $250 to $350 worth of equipment compared to the Complete package, you’re actually paying more than $500 for it! So, if you do choose Brinks Home Security, we recommend purchasing the Essential or Complete package with add-ons for the best value.

Nest Secure MonitoringBrinks Home Security also collaborates with by offering professional monitoring for their smart systems. Nest Secure provides intelligent home security with loads of home automation features. We’ve researched and tested their products, and Nest Secure systems are great for people who want all the bells and whistles of a cutting-edge smart home system.If you sign a, you’ll enjoy 24-7 professional monitoring for your Nest Secure system at only $19.99 per month. Otherwise, the month-to-month service costs $29.99. Either way, it’s pretty cheap.

Brinks offers this discounted price, whether you purchase Nest Secure through the Google Store or directly through them. They might also throw in a free month of monitoring to sweeten the deal. We always like to see cross-promotions and discounted offers like this one. Brinks Add-On Equipment CostsAnother attractive aspect associated with Brinks Home Security is that their packages are completely customizable with high-quality GE products. The add-ons and upgrades we tested include their indoor and outdoor cameras with 1080p HD video, the IQ smoke detector, wireless garage door tilt sensor, flood detector, and a FireFighter device for fire monitoring, to name a few.Brinks equipment costs are actually quite reasonable, especially for the ($199) and the wireless door and window sensors ($29). Here are the Brinks equipment offerings with a price breakdown: Brinks EquipmentEquipment TypePriceDoor and Window SensorsSensor$29Wireless Motion SensorsSensor$59Wireless Glass Break DetectorSensor$79Garage Door Tilt SensorSensor$39IQ Wireless Temp SensorSensor$49IQ Wireless Flood DetectorSensor$49IQ Smoke DetectorSensor$89FireFighter Fire AlarmSensor$99Keychain RemoteFob$29Skybell Doorbell CameraCamera$199Indoor CameraCamera$199Outdoor CameraCamera$249Brinks also offers several home automation devices. You can connect these smart products to any of the Brinks Home Security packages.

Overall, the products performed well during testing, and everything was simple to set up. Our only complaint is that they fall on the pricey side compared to other devices we’ve tried. However, that’s to be expected with GE products. Smart EquipmentEquipment TypePriceFluorescent Light & Appliance ModuleLighting & Appliance Control$79Z-Wave In-Wall DimmerSmart Lighting$59Smart SwitchSwitch$79Z-Wave Outdoor ModuleLighting & Appliance Control$59Kwikset SmartCode Wireless Keypad DeadboltSmart Lock$249Kwikset SmartCode Wireless Keypad LeverlockSmart Lock$299IQ ThermostatSmart Thermostat$179.

Brinks Home Security FeaturesWe have countless hours of hands-on experience under our belts, with hundreds of home security systems researched and tested. So we’ve pretty much seen it all. But every now and then, something catches our eye. With Brinks, it was their IQ 2.0 Control Panel. This LCD touchscreen panel gave us far more control than a standard keypad, and we were able to manage all of our connected devices with a few swipes of the finger.The IQ 2.0 Control Panel can integrate with smart platforms like Amazon’s Alexa and any product using Z-Wave technology. 5 In fact, the system can support up to 119 smart home devices at once. And you can manage everything using voice controls through, Alexa, Apple TV, and others.

Pro Tip: Home automation devices can add up in cost. So be intentional when purchasing smart devices and only buy equipment that you intend on using.Brinks Home Security also uses the ASAPer system, which enables live messaging with a customized list of contacts if your system is triggered. 6 This network helps to avoid one of the most frustrating aspects of home security: false alarms. So we think users will find ASAPer to be a useful feature. Otherwise, Brinks doesn’t really bring anything ultra innovative to the table like, say, Nest Secure. Brinks cameras are decent, but nothing special.

Their sensors are fairly basic. And their GE devices are quality, but nothing to write home about. Overall Value of Brinks Home SecurityBrinks combines affordable home security packages with one of the most reliable monitoring plans we’ve seen. You can get a complete home security system, plus home automation, for as little as $349. All of their packages include a modern touchscreen control panel that’s “best by test.” In our experience with the systems, their Essentials and Complete packages offer the most value.

However, the Ultimate package is a bit overpriced from what we’ve seen.Our team was also somewhat disappointed with the one-dimensional monitoring plan and pricing from Brinks. Of course, their professional monitoring is incredibly reliable, and it offers rapid response times. But at $39 per month, it’s too expensive unless your system is fully outfitted with home automation and video surveillance. For basic home security monitoring, people shouldn’t have to pay a $40 fee each month when they can get a similar service for $10 to $29 from several other companies. Even still, Brinks Home Security is a safe bet for people looking for DIY home security with plenty of great features. SafeHome only uses high-quality sources to support the facts within our articles.

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