Protect America vs Protection 1: a provider comparison

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Protect America and Protection 1 are two leading home security companies. Comparing Protect America and Protection 1 will give you more options when considering whether to add or upgrade a home security system

Protect America

Protect America provides free equipment when you sign up for a monthly monitoring service. They offer five different packages with the option of cellular-based, high-speed broadband or traditional “hard-wired” landline monitoring systems with 24/7 monitoring.

Here’s a summary of each package:

Protect America Copper

• Control panel
• 3 door/window sensors
• Motion detector
• 1 yard sign and 3 window decals

The copper package starts at $29.99 per month.

Protect America Bronze

• Control panel
• 7 door/window sensors
• Motion detector
• 1 yard sign and 3 window decals

The bronze package starts at $35.99 per month

Protect America Silver

• Control panel
• 10 door/window sensors
• Motion detector
• 1 yard sign and 3 window decals

The silver package starts at $37.99 per month

Protect America Gold

• Control panel
• 12 door/window sensors
• Motion detector
• 1 yard sign and 3 window decals

The gold package starts at $39.99 per month

Protect America Platinum

• Control panel
• 15 door/window sensors
• Motion detector
• 1 yard sig and 3 window decals

The platinum package starts at $42.99 per month

Each Protect America system is designed for do-it-yourself installation, though they do offer on online tutorial to walk you through the process.

For a complete review of all Protect America products and services, click here.

 

Protection 1

Protection 1 focuses on creating systems that can be automated for maximum efficiency. Each system is digital and uses a wireless signal, making it easy to operate and update. Each Protection 1 system can be accessed remotely, so you can check in on your house from anywhere with Internet access.

Protection 1 security packages feature:

• Remote arming and disarming
• Event programming
• Remote door locking and unlocking
• Lighting and temperature controls
• Live security video feeds
• Mobile applications

To make home security easier, Protection 1 offers P1 Life, a home automation program. Protection 1’s P1 Life home automation options include:

• Wi-Fi compatibility
• Web and mobile controls
• Weather forecasts
• Email notifications
• Video cameras with wireless access points
• Thermostat automation
• Remote door locking and unlocking

To see the full range of home security systems Protection 1 offers, click here.

 

If either Protect America or Protection 1 home security systems appeal to you, Reply! can put you in contact with local home security professionals who can help you make a decision and install a home security system that works best for you.