Home Security Alarm Systems Comparison Table

Compare home security providers like ADT, Brinks, Protect America and Guardian Security. Some home alarm systems companies are not in the Comparison Table but you can still find information about their services, just browse our website using the menu at your left.

Information regarding this Comparison Table obtained via telephone quotations and Internet research on February 24, 2004.

	ADT Wireless	ADT Hardwire	Brinks Hardwire	Protect America	Guardian Security
Wireless Door/Window Contacts	2	2*	2*	3	2
Wireless Motion Detector	1	1*	1*	1	1
Interior Siren	1	1*	1*	1	1
Control Panel & Keypad	1	1*	1*	1	1
Wireless Keychain Remote	1	0	0	0	0
Package Cost	$299.00	$149.00	$99.00+	$0.00	$79.00
Third Door/Window Contact	$70.00	$70.00	$75.00	Included	$75.00
Telephone Connection Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00**	$0.00
Contract Length	36 months	36 months	36 months	36 months	36 months
Lifetime Equipment Warranty***	$6.00 per month	$5.00 per month	Included	Included	$5.00 per month
Total Upfront Cost	$369.99	$244.00	$174.00	$0.00	$154.00
Total Monthly Cost	$31.99	$30.99	$27.99	$29.95	$31.95

*Hardwired Equipment Only.
**As long as the customer meets all qualifications.
***While monitored.