Cox Communications home automation: an overview of options

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Cox Communications is one of a growing number of cable system providers offering home security and home automation services. Reviewing the home automation products and services currently available through Cox will give you a better understanding of what you options are for improved home security and home automation.

The first thing to remember when looking into Cox Communications for your home security or home automation needs is that, as with nearly all cable providers, service is not available everywhere. Cox Communications does not serve many parts of the country. In addition, if you choose Cox as your home security and automation provider, you will have to subscribe to their services and make Cox one of your Internet service providers.

If you are in a Cox service area, they offer some attractive packages:

Cox Communications Essential Plan

• 24/7 cellular-based monitoring
• Remote access/control
• Smart phone apps
• Limited text/email alerts
• Touch screen control panel
• Two door/window sensors
• Motion detector
• Wireless router
• Yard sign and window decals
• Limited home automation

The cost for this system starts at $29.99 per month and requires an installation package that starts at $99

Cox Communications Preferred Plan

• 24/7 cellular-based monitoring
• Remote access/control
• Smart phone apps
• Text/email alerts
• Touch screen control panel
• Two door/window sensors
• Motion detector
• Wireless router
• Yard sign and window decals
• Fire/smoke monitoring
• Video capture/live video
• Full home automation

The cost for this system starts at $39.99 per month and requires an installation package starting at $99

The range of home automation available with the preferred package from Cox includes:

• Home lighting
• Home audio/visual devices, especially digital recorders
• Sprinkler systems
• Home alarm systems
• Door and window locks
• Heating & cooling systems and thermostats

The installation program starting at $99 is for new Cox customers, though it does include the equipment. Existing Cox customers are offered discounts for equipment and installation when they add home automation or upgrade their subscriber services to bundle additional Cox programs.

For a complete description of the home security and automation services available through Cox Communications, click here.

 

If you have questions about whether Cox Communications would be a good fit for your home security and automation needs, Reply! can help by linking you to local home security and automation professionals.