How Much Does Brinks Security Monitoring Cost?
Brinks Security offers a range of four packages, each with their own monitoring cost. These are the four packages you’ll find with Brinks:
- The Nest Secure Package
- The Smart Security Essential Package
- The Smart Security Complete Package
- The Smart Security Ultimate Package
If you wouldn’t prefer to purchase a Brinks security system upfront, you can finance your system at 0% APR for 36 months. All Brinks equipment packages allow you to use theASAPer app that:
- Sends you alarm alerts in seconds
- Allows you to clear any false alarms automatically
- Allows you to group chat with contacts to confirm everyone’s okay
Brinks Smart Security Essential
Starting at $29.00/mo
Our take
System price: $499.00
Monthly monitoring cost: $29.00/mo.
Easy to install yourself, the wireless touchscreen system comes backed with adhesive that you peel and stick to get started. The system is simple and easy to install without having to drill holes or add nails to your walls. It’s the perfect solution for renters.
Package Features
- Brinks Home Touch hub
- One wireless motion sensor
- Two wireless door sensors
- Brinks yard sign and stickers
Brinks Smart Security Complete
Starting at $39.00/mo
Our take
System price: $799.00
Monthly monitoring cost: $39.00/mo.
If you’re looking for a security system that adds video surveillance you can monitor, the COMPLETE plan includes an HD indoor camera. Movement and other alarms will trigger the camera to record so you can view the video feed on your phone or computer.
Package Features
- Brinks Home Touch hub
- Indoor camera with night vision
- Two wireless motion sensors
- Three wireless door sensors
- Brinks yard sign and stickers
Our take
System price: $1099.00
Monthly monitoring cost: $39.00/mo.
For home monitoring inside and outside, the ULTIMATE plan is the most complete. It’s the top-of-the-line package and adds an outdoor camera and video doorbell to keep your home’s exterior surroundings safe, too. The ULTIMATE plan is most useful for people who get many visitors knocking at their door and/or receive deliveries and packages regularly.
Package Features
- Professional installation
- Brinks Home Touch touchscreen hub
- Indoor camera with night vision
- SkyBell Slim Line Video Doorbell
- Outdoor camera
- Two wireless motion sensors
- Three wireless door sensors
- Brinks yard sign and stickers
Our take
System price: $399.00
Monthly monitoring cost: $29.00/mo.
Nest is a user-friendly security system, thanks to the built-in Google Assistant. If you have existing Nest equipment, then all you need is the $29.00/mo. monitoring plan. You can also add a Nest home security system.
Nest has its own app that helps you monitor your home by:
- Arming and disarming your home remotely from the app
- Receive an alert telling you what has triggered an alarm
- Getting a reminder alert if you forgot to set the alarm and left hom
Package Features
- Nest Guard
- Two Nest Detects
- Two Nest Tags
- Yard Sign & Stickers
Brinks Security Monitoring Add-Ons
You can expand any of the packages by buying more devices, which could include: include:
- Carbon monoxide sensors
- Flood sensors
- Freeze sensors
- Garage door tilt sensors
- Glass break sensors
- Home automation devices like light and appliance modules, wall dimmers and wall receptacles
- Key fobs
- Smoke detectors
Can I Take My Alarm System With Me?
You bought the wireless system – and you can take it with you. It’s just as easy to uninstall as it was to set up. There is no fee to change the monitoring location if you’re still under the 36-month contract, simply call and let Brinks Security know. Should you need professional installation in your new home, you will need to pay an installation fee.
Do I Have to Sign a Monitoring Service Contract?
If you’re purchasing Brinks security equipment, you’ll need to sign up for a 36-month monitoring service contract. If you’re using Nest, monitoring is optional. The $29.00/mo. monitoring service is month-to-month and requires no contract, so you can cancel anytime without penalties.
