Price and Contract
You can get Protect America security for less than many other security companies, but you get what you pay for. The lowest-priced packages come with limited features and work only with a landline. But if all you need is basic home security, this is a good place to start.
Pros
- Affordable Entry-Level Plan
Protect America has an entry-level plan that starts at $19.99 per month, which is one of the cheapest monitoring plans available from any home security company. But that price comes with limitations—it’s only available if you have a landline and there’s no video monitoring. And if you want fire and carbon monoxide alarms or mobile access, you’ll need to upgrade. - Lifetime Equipment Warranty
This is the only security company we’ve found that offers a lifetime guarantee on equipment. All you need to do if something breaks down or stops working properly is give Protect America a call, and faulty items will be swapped out for new ones. - Locked-In Rates
Protect America locks in your monthly rate at the time of signing for as long as you’re a customer. But if you interrupt your service for any reason, you risk losing that price.
Cons
- Too Many Upgrades Required
All of Protect America’s plans require upgrades to get smoke detectors and carbon monoxide protection included. Those alarms are so important to home safety that we would like to see this company add those to its lower-tier plans.
Security cameras, video monitoring, and mobile access also require a connection upgrade to broadband or cellular, which makes Protect America’s prices much higher than they first appear. - Long Contracts
Protect America requires you to sign a thirty-six-month contract, which is standard in the industry but a big commitment for customers. And if you opt out of your contract early, you’ll be stuck paying the full balance left on the remainder of your contract.
