Brinks Home Security - Systems Prices

There is a large price range for the various home security systems out there.

You can find systems ranging from inexpensive DIY equipment packages that you can monitor yourself (like SimpliSafe), right up to high-tech equipment packages costing upwards of $800 with mandatory professional monitoring (like Vivint).

Where does Brinks home security fit on this scale, and what do their services cost?

Before we look at Brink’s home security systems prices and features, it’s worth checking out the history of the company.

History of Brinks Home Security

You’ve probably seen the Brinks name on the side of one of their armored trucks - moving cash and valuables around is the mainstay of their business.  Brinks also had a pretty good reputation for home security systems – it took over and rebranded Monitronics Home Security, before it was in turn acquired by the parent company of fellow security giant ADT, in 2010. Since then, the group has run into some complications, the latest of which was filing for bankruptcy protection.

In 2018, MONI Smart Security bought the name rights for Brinks, and relaunched the Brinks Home Security brand. Despite the company’s rollercoaster history, it has plenty of quality options and features for security-conscious homeowners.

Brinks Home Security System Features

Brinks has two main packages which you have to choose from, and then you pick your choice of equipment from an à-la-carte lineup. You can add more door or window sensors, cameras, and motion sensors. There are also various add-ons available, like garage door sensors, and more.

The Home Complete with Video package has an HD indoor camera included, while the cheaper Home Complete package doesn’t have the camera. Both systems require you to sign up for a professional monitoring contract for a minimum of 3 years.

You can easily install Brinks equipment on your own – but if you prefer, they have a professional installation service that can come out to do it for you.

Brinks brags about their 30-second response time. They’re also proud of their ASAPer® alert system feature, which lets you cancel any false alarms right away. 9 out of 10 burglar alarms are false alarms, and no-one wants to be responsible for bringing the police to your home needlessly, embarrassing you and costing you hundreds of dollars!

There’s also a handy group chat feature with the ASAPer system, so you can check in with everyone at once instead of trying to juggle phone calls and text messages while you’re stressed.

Your Brinks hub integrates with home automation systems including Nest thermostats, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. You can pick and choose from a list of add-on devices:

• 1080p video doorbell
• Cameras (indoor and outdoor)
• Smoke detectors
• CO2 detectors
• Water sensors
• Freeze sensor
• Garage door sensors

Brinks Home Security System Costs

Brinks Home Security systems prices are ranged to accommodate various equipment bundles and monitoring options.

Here is an overview of what you can expect to pay for each of the Brinks Home Complete packages.

Monitored or Unmonitored Home Security Systems – Which One is Best?

If unmonitored home security sounds like it could be unsafe, it’s actually not completely unmonitored – the person monitoring the system is you, the homeowner. 

With smart technology, you can keep track of what’s going on at home when you’re not there, with your linked-up cell phone or tablet.

Unmonitored security obviously costs less, because you're not paying a security company to watch your alerts for you, night and day. You’re responsible for responding to alerts and getting in touch with the authorities. This isn’t for everyone – it means more time staring at your phone or tablet, and extra stress if you’re in a meeting or activity and can’t have your phone on.

On the other hand, professional security monitoring can cost a pretty penny every month – but you get the peace of mind of knowing that any alert will get authorities sent to your house, whether you’re aware of any emergency or not.

Conclusion

Brinks Home Security has over 1 million customers, which is a testimony to its wide range of state-of-the-art equipment and well-advertised “Be Sure Sure” monitoring service. If you want a trustworthy brand, and some innovative features like the ASAPer group chat system, you can’t really go wrong with a Brinks security package.

Brinks home security systems prices are based on middling-to-costly professional monitoring services, and the equipment is bundled into a restrictive three-year contract. There’s no option for self-monitoring.  If that doesn’t appeal to you, you’re better off approaching a company that doesn’t have these restrictions.  

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