That said, Frontpoint brings a little more to the DIY table than Scout does. Scout keeps its system simple, with standard sensors and cameras. (Think motion detectors and a little indoor cam.) Frontpoint is more customizable and its cameras could beat Scout’s in any showdown. We also like that Frontpoint lets you choose super simple equipment (like an analog keypad) and more high-tech stuff (like a touchscreen control panel and a doorbell camera). RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, and, in this case, it means you can use a little tag or a sticker (which you can put on anything) to arm and disarm your Scout system. No need to search for your phone or type in a code.
Excellent customer service Easy installation ID theft protection
Unique RFID control Good smart home support Affordable monitoring
You’ll have to do some math to see if the cheaper equipment package makes the higher monitoring price worth it for you. But we can tell you right now that you’d still save more per year with Scout or SimpliSafe. We also don’t love that Scout requires a monthly subscription for self-monitoring. Some systems, like Nest Secure and Abode, let you self-monitor your system for free. With Scout, you’ll pay about 10 bucks per month for the honor.
Expensive monitoring
Self-monitoring requires subscription
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