Frontpoint Home Security System Cost and Pricing

Overview of Frontpoint Pricing

When budgeting for any security system, you need to consider two main expenses: the upfront equipment cost and the recurring monitoring fee. Frontpoint keeps it simple for both. They offer tailored starter packages with the option to customize it. While the listed retail prices are high, Frontpoint is always running big discounts on new systems.

As for the recurring monitoring fee, Frontpoint sits on the upper end of the industry. While they now offer a self-monitoring option, the professional monitoring plan is best for most Frontpoint shoppers. It includes access to RapidSOS response centers, which can dispatch police, fire, or medical responders during emergencies. Professional monitoring costs as much as $49.99 per month.

Frontpoint Security Packages

Let’s dig a little deeper into Frontpoint’s package options. While names and specific contents can shift, the strategy remains the same: a basic entry kit and a more robust video-inclusive kit. Here represents a typical breakdown.

Here’s a look at our Frontpoint Total Home Security package with a few extra components we added.

The Essential Pack (Typical Sale Price: ~$99)

The core value of this starter set is that it gets your foot in the door with essential intrusion protection at a low entry price. You typically don’t get cameras in the base tier, but you can add them during checkout for a discount. Here’s what the base Essential Pack usually includes:

• 1 Frontpoint Hub + Keypad
• 2 Door/Window Sensors
• 1 Yard Sign
• 1 Door Sticker
• 3 Window Decals

The Frontpoint Display Hub+ was well worth the extra money.

Total Home Security System (Starting at $974.89, on sale for $269)

If you are looking for video verification and protection, this higher-tier package is the way to go. It usually features the upgraded Frontpoint Display Hub+ (a touchscreen interface) rather than the standard keypad, giving you more control at the door.

• 1 Frontpoint Display Hub+
• 3 Door/Window Sensors
• 1 Motion Sensor
• 1 Smoke/Heat Sensor
• 2 Cameras (2 Indoor/2 Outdoor/1 Indoor + 1 Outdoor)
• 1 Yard Sign
• 1 Door Sticker
• 3 Window Decals

Check out the chart below for all the details.

Frontpoint clearly labeled our Door/Window Sensors

Frontpoint Indoor Camera

Frontpoint Wireless Video Doorbell and Smart Chime

 

* Each system also includes one yard sign, one door decal and three window decals not included in system size calculation.
** Total Home Security System available with 2 Indoor Cameras ($269), 2 Outdoor Cameras ($399) or 1 Indoor Camera and 1 Outdoor Camera ($349)

*** Essential Home Security System available with 1 Indoor Camera ($99), 1 Wired Doorbell Camera ($139), 1 Outdoor Camera ($149), 1 Wireless Doorbell Camera ($159), or 1 Premium Floodlight Camera ($159)

Expert Examined

From Rob Gabriele, Managing Editor & Home Security Expert

“Interior cameras are another important component I look for in a security system, and Frointpoint’s cameras check the box. I encourage you to place Frontpoint’s indoor cameras with motion detection throughout the house to protect valuables such as electronics, cash, and jewelry. These are the most common items burglars seek.”

Frontpoint Monthly Monitoring Fees

While buying equipment is a one-time hit to the wallet, the monitoring fee is a monthly commitment you need to plan for. Frontpoint primarily promotes one comprehensive plan for online customers, but others may be available if you speak to a representative. Here are the options:

• The In-App Safety Button plan ($4.99 per month) offers personal protection inside and outside your home. Pressing the help button in the mobile app connects you to Frontpoint’s monitoring center. They can then dispatch emergency services to your location.
• The Video Only plan is Frontpoint’s self-monitoring plan. It includes real-time alerts, access to live video feeds, and cloud storage for recording footage. This plan also includes video analytics and access to the Frontpoint app. At $14.99 per month, it costs more than comparable plans from competitors, such as Ring’s Protect Multi plan at $9.99 per month.
• The Interactive Monitoring Plan includes professional sensor monitoring and emergency dispatch. It does not include support for security cameras. Again, at $44.99 per month, this plan costs considerably more than comparable plans from competitors such as SimpliSafe’s $22.99 per month Standard Monitoring plan.
• Finally, for $49.99 per month, the Ultimate Monitoring Plan offers the best of both of Frontpoint’s other plans. It includes all features in the Video Only and Interactive Monitoring Plan, plus video-verified alarms. It’s still not the best deal out there for comprehensive monitoring, but it’s closer to industry norms than their other two plans.

Frontpoint Monitoring Plans

Frontpoint Monitoring Add-Ons

If you want more than what’s offered in Frontpoint’s Ultimate Monitoring Plan, you can expand its capabilities with these add-ons:

• AI Deterrence camera add-on ($4.99 per month): This add-on is specifically for the Premium Floodlight Camera. With it, an AI-generated message plays from the camera’s speaker, telling any unexpected visitors to leave. It even adds details such as the color of the perpetrator’s clothing.
• Extra cloud video storage capacity: The Ultimate Plan covers a set number of clips (typically 1,000). If you have a busy household with lots of camera triggers, you can purchase additional storage. Typically, extra storage costs $5 to $10 per month.

Frontpoint Equipment Costs

We generally advise sticking to the bundles to save money. However, you’ll likely need to customize your bundle to fit your home, or you might need additional equipment later down the line. Frontpoint’s catalog covers everything from environmental safety to smart locks.

Just like Frontpoint’s packages, individual pieces of equipment are always on sale, and Frontpoint offers a wide range of options.

Additional Frontpoint Equipment

The heart of the system is the Hub and Keypad or Display Hub +. Once you have either installed, you can pair a huge variety of devices to it. Here is a snapshot of typical add-on pricing for popular Frontpoint gear.

*Note: These prices reflect Frontpoint’s current 40 percent off sale.

All Frontpoint equipment — whether it’s part of a package or added on separately — comes with a three-year limited warranty. This beats out standard one-year warranties you see from some competitors, like Ring Alarm and Vivint, ensuring your investment is protected for the long haul.

What Sets Frontpoint Apart

Frontpoint’s “secret sauce” has always been its balance of advanced features with true DIY simplicity. We had our system up in under 30 minutes. If you run into any issues, they offer great customer support that will help. And their three-year hardware warranty gave us the confidence that if anything went wrong with our equipment, we were completely covered.

What impressed us most about Frontpoint, though, were its features. They prioritize smart home tech that actually makes life easier, not just safer. Our two favorite Frontpoint features are:

• Dual connectivity: Frontpoint can connect to Wi-Fi and cellular signals. It’s a “belt and suspenders” approach. If your Wi-Fi cuts out, the 4G LTE cellular chip takes over instantly so you never lose connection to the monitoring center.
• Geofencing: This feature uses your phone’s location to detect when you pass your geofence boundary. We love this for everyday convenience. It enables the system to remind you to arm it if you drive away and forget, or even adjust your thermostat when you’re heading home.

Just note, you have to tinker with Frontpoint to put all these high-tech features to use, unlike Vivint that makes using its smart capabilities easy. For us, that’s not a bad thing. We’re tinkerers, and we like to have all the power in our own hands. Some users might find access to so many features overwhelming, though.

Expert Examined

From Rob Gabriele, Managing Editor & Home Security Expert

“Burglars look for homes unmonitored by security systems. Not only is Frontpoint’s system highly visible, it has one of the fastest response times at 25 seconds on average. I also like their HD doorbell camera for capturing details of package thieves. From my perspective, Frontpoint security has the essentials to keep your home secure.”

Learn more about Rob and our methodology →

Frontpoint’s Mobile App

The Frontpoint app gave us clear step-by-step installation instructions.

The app also gives you access to Frontpoint’s home automation tools. Creating “Scenes” allows you to control multiple devices with one tap — like a “Goodnight” scene that locks doors, arms the sensors, and dims the lights.

It is important to remember that full app functionality and most home automation capabilities require the Ultimate Plan. Lower-tier plans restrict you to basic arming/disarming without the advanced smart triggers.

We could access all safety features directly from the Home screen of Frontpoint’s app.

MOBILE ALERTS	Frontpoint’s mobile app puts the power of home security in the palm of your hand. Stay connected with alerts from motion sensors, flood sensors, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and more.
24/7 MONITORING	All Frontpoint security systems support 24/7 professional monitoring. If your alarm is triggered, a security professional will reach out to you immediately, and they will dispatch emergency help if needed.
WIRELESS EQUIPMENT	Because almost all Frontpoint gear is wireless and uses peel-and-stick mounting, it's renter-friendly and easy to pack up if you move to a new place.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS	Their optional home security cameras let you save recordings and stream live video to mobile phones, tablets, and computers.
DIY INSTALLATION	Maintain your privacy. With Frontpoint, no technician needs to visit your home. You can install the equipment yourself in about 30 minutes.
SMART HOME SYSTEMS	Home automation helps people save time and money. Frontpoint’s mobile app makes it easy to automate your home’s lights, locks, thermostat, and more.
DISASTER PROTECTION	For all-around protection, you can customize your system with environmental sensors to alert you in the case of flood, fire, or a carbon monoxide leak.
REMOTE CONTROLS	Control your Frontpoint system remotely via the app or the add-on keychain remote. With the keychain remote, you can arm or disarm the system, or send an emergency alert for immediate help.
GEOFENCING	Using your smartphone’s GPS, Frontpoint can put a wireless “fence” around your home. This is called geofencing, and it allows your system to alert you if you leave your “fence” without setting your alarm. When you get the alert, just tap the button in the app to secure your home.

How to Order

Ordering from Frontpoint is streamlined for the digital age. Just go to their website, select the equipment package you want — or build your own — and check out. Easy as that. Well, as long as you want the Ultimate Monitoring Plan.

If you want the self-monitoring Video-Only Plan or sensor-only Interactive Monitoring Plan, you’ll need to call Frontpoint before ordering your system. Otherwise, you’ll automatically be enrolled in the Ultimate Monitoring Plan during the checkout process.

Once you complete your purchase, Frontpoint will ship you your equipment, with detailed instructions for DIY installation. Most folks get unboxed and armed in half an hour. It’s that easy! No need to worry about signing a contract or scheduling an installation appointment.

Overall Value of Frontpoint

Is Frontpoint the cheapest option on the block? No, but it aims to be the most complete DIY option. If you’re looking for a solid DIY system that’s easy to operate and reliable, consider SimpliSafe. It’s our top no-monthly-fee home security system. You’ll still get all the features you need to protect your home except at a lower price than Frontpoint.

That said, Frontpoint offers some of the best home automation capabilities we’ve seen. Geofencing, customizable smart home routines, and advanced person detection are not commonplace in the home security industry. That’s why it ranks among the best home automation security systems and best overall home security systems. For us, that more than makes up for their premium price.

Frequently Asked Questions About Frontpoint’s Pricing