A summary comparison of the home security monitoring services and performance features offered by Cox Communications and Monitronics.

Cox Communication and Monitronics both offer a broad selection of home security systems options. Comparing Cox Communications and Monitronics will provide you more options when considering a home security monitoring system.

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Cox Communications overview

Cox Communications is a cable provider who has recently added home security systems to its menu of services. Selecting a cable-based home security system requires you to be one of their subscribers. If you wish to take advantage of their wireless and Internet-based products and services through Cox, you will be required to select or add them as your Internet service provider.

Cox offers the following standard packages with the following features:

Cox Communications Preferred Package

  • security-card-swipe24/7 monitoring with cellular backup
  • Remote access
  • Smart phone apps
  • Text email alerts
  • Touch screen control panel
  • Window/door sensors
  • Motion detector
  • Wireless router
  • Yard and window signs
  • Fire/smoke monitoring
  • Live video monitoring
  • Home automation

This package's installation costs start at $99, with a monthly service fee starting at $39.99.

Cox Communications Essential Package

  • 24/7 monitoring with cellular backup
  • Remote access
  • Smart phone apps
  • Text email alerts
  • Touch-screen control panel
  • Window/door sensors
  • Motion detector
  • Wireless router
  • Yard and window signs

This package's installation costs start at $99, with a monthly service starting at $29.99.

For more information on the home security system products and services offered through Cox Communications, and to see if you are currently in one of their service areas, click here (http://ww2.cox.com/residential/home.cox).

Monitronics overview

Monitronics bundles its packages based on family configurations or living situations, with single parents, senior citizens, families and even dorm room packages as standard options.

A basic Monitronics system will include:

  • alarm-systemA control panel
  • An inside alarm
  • Motion detector
  • Three sensors for entry points

A few additional, important features to be aware of when considering Monitronics:

  • Honeywell and GE manufacture all Monitronics equipment.
  • All security systems are professionally installed and covered by a lifetime warranty.
  • Equipment is leased to clients on a three-year contract.
  • Local dealers set prices and other costs associated with Monitronics systems and these can vary from one region to the next.
  • The monitoring signal is primarily a cellular-based signal (the most reliable in the industry.)
  • Monitronics is a Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) Five Diamond-certified operation. All agents must meet these proficiency standards, a status held by only two percent of central station alarm centers in the country.

If your Monitronics system alarm is triggered by an intruder, a fire or manually:

  • An instant signal is sent to the monitoring center, and an agent will immediately initiate contact with you either by a two-way voice system or by phone.
  • You will be asked to provide the agent with your password.
  • If contact cannot be made, authorities will be alerted and will come to your location to investigate the situation.

The two-way communication system lets you speak directly with one of Monitronics monitoring agents from anywhere in the residence. It is password protected so that only you or an alarm trigger can start the system.

For a complete explanation of the products and services available from Monitronics, click here .