What Sets Cox Homelife Apart

The communications powerhouse Cox has barged into the home security market as Cox Homelife. They offer two simple packages that start at $29.99/mo (that is, IF you bundle). The basic package only offers security, while the “Preferred” package includes home automation. Unfortunately, they’re not so cheap — Cox charges install and activation fees. However, this might be a good option for existing Cox customers. See what our experts say in our Cox Homelife review.

Key Features

The best features of this system

Wireless Monitoring
Intrusion Protection
Home Automation
Professional Installation
Environmental Protection

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Cox Homelife Price & Packages

Insider Tips: Cox offers discounts on monthly monitoring if you bundle it with internet, TV and phone. There are two different Homelife plans available. Plus, you can add equipment on to each plan to customize your system for your home. Cox requires a 2-year service agreement for Homelife. Homelife will not work unless you have broadband connectivity. Your broadband must be up and running before installation. Homelife requires professional installation initially. However, if you want to later add components to your system, you can install these yourself.

What’s Included: All Cox Homelife plans include home automation features that allow you to control your home remotely. All Cox Homelife packages come with free equipment when you sign a 2-year service agreement.

Cox Homelife Package Costs

Cox Homelife Equipment Package	Homelife Automation Starter Equipment	Homelife Security & Automation Starter Equipment	Digital Home Starter Kit	HD Camera Value Pack
Indoor Cameras	1	1	2	0
Outdoor Cameras	0	0	0	1
Door/Window Sensors	1	2	2	1
Smart LED Light Bulb	1	0	3	0
Indoor Motion Sensor	0	1	1	0
Total Cost	Included in Automation Package	Included in Security & Automation Package	$200	$160

Cox Homelife Monthly Prices & Plan Costs

Cox Homelife Plan	Monthly Cost	Included Equipment Package	Activation Fee
Automation Package	$19.99	Homelife Automation Starter Equipment	$49.99
Security & Automation Package	$44.99	Homelife Security & Automation Starter Equipment	$49.99

Current Deal

Cox Homelife is currently offering free equipment with a 2-year service agreement. This deal offers savings of up to $280 off.

Automation Package	Security & Automation Package
$19.99/mo	$44.99/mo
+ $44.99 Upfront Costs*	+ $49.99 Upfront Costs*
Services	Services
Remote Live Video Viewing	Remote Live Video Viewing
Light & Appliance Control	Light & Appliance Control
Remote Door Locking	Remote Door Locking
	24/7 Professional Security Monitoring
	Cellular Network Backup
	Carbon Monoxide Monitoring

Equipment	Equipment
Door/Window Sensor	2 Door/Window Sensors
Smart LED Light Bulb	Motion Sensor
HD Camera	Wireless Homelife Router
	HD Camera

Options	Options
Additional Smart Equipment	Continuous Video Recording
Additional Environmental Detectors	Additional Smart Equipment
Cox Internet	Additional Environmental Detectors
Cox Contour TV	Cox Internet
	Cox Contour TV

About Cox Homelife Security

Cox is a broadband and entertainment company. It is the third-largest cable provider in the United States. They provide internet, cable, television and now home security. Homelife competes with similar services from DIRECTV (LifeShield) and Comcast (Xfinity). Cox Homelife offers customers the convenience of having just one bill for home internet, television and security. Check out the full review of Cox Homelife here.

WIRELESS EQUIPMENT	The Homelife equipment is wireless. There is also free cellular and battery backup for extra protection.
DISASTER PROTECTION	You can add a variety of disaster protection devices to your system including a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, glass break sensor, water flood sensor and more. If you have these devices, Homelife will professionally monitor them with the purchase of a service plan.
24/7 MONITORING	With Homelife, you get professional security monitoring 24/7. If you purchase compatible safety smoke and fire detectors and other equipment, the plans include monitoring for environmental safety as well.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION	Cox Homelife Security features a professional installation by trained technicians. The installer will work with you to determine the best place to install each component of your system.
MOBILE ALERTS	Every plan from Homelife includes up-to-the-minute email and text alerts.
POWER OUTAGE PROTECTION	ou are protected in the event of a power or internet outage thanks to a backup battery and cellular network. This means that your system will never go offline. You will still have security protection even if your internet connection gets lost.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS	The Preferred Package With Starter Kit includes an HD camera and live video monitoring which can be viewed remotely. You can access live video 24 hours a day through the mobile app. With a continuous video recording subscription, you can record ten days of video at a time.
SMART HOME OPTIONS	Cox Homelife can be customized to provide a variety of smart home solutions. You can operate lights remotely, set up rules to automate lighting, lock and unlock doors remotely and control your thermostat from anywhere. Smart home control is available as well. You can use a web browser or a mobile app to control your home from a distance.
REMOTE CONTROL	A keychain remote control is available as an add-on option.