Brinks and Guardian Protection both provide home security services, including 24/7 professional monitoring and installation options, all at competitive prices. Compare these home security providers to find the right one for you.
Compare Brinks vs. Guardian Protection
Brinks and Guardian Protection both offer their clients 24/7 professional monitoring and next-level security cameras. Brinks gives clients a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and an impressive range of security cameras. It also provides both self-installation and professional installation options. Guardian Protection offers both a 6-Month Money-Back Guarantee and a $500 Theft Protection Guarantee, but its security packages are only available in 16 U.S. states - so if you're not in their coverage area, you're going to need a different provider. See what these providers can do for you to keep your home safe.
Price
Tie: Brinks and Guardian ProtectionWhen it comes to the cost of professional monitoring, Brinks wins this round. Its basic professional monitoring package starts at $29.99/mo., while Guardian Protection's packages start at $45.99/mo. But Guardian Protection’s equipment costs less, making this round a tie. Guardian Protection offers cheaper equipment packages starting at $99, while Brinks' basic equipment package begins at $399.
Professional Monitoring
Tie: Brinks and Guardian ProtectionBoth companies offer 24/7 professional monitoring. Guardian Protection's professional monitoring has an impressive reputation. It has been named the Monitoring Center of the Year twice since 2015. In addition to its professional monitoring service, Brinks Fast Response with Brinks' ASAPer® app lets its customers contact their family when their alarm has been triggered.
Warranty & Guarantees
Winner: Guardian ProtectionBrinks provides a two-year warranty on all devices. But Guardian Protection wins this round with its impressive $500 Theft Protection Guarantee and a 6-Month Money-Back guarantee if the company is unable to correct any issues with its equipment or service.
Trial Period
Winner: BrinksBrinks win this round hands-down with its 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee for a full refund. Guardian Protection offers a 6-Month Money-Back Guarantee, but this only applies if Guardian Protection cannot correct issues with its service or equipment. It does, however, offer a seven-day orientation period to help new customers adjust to the system and prevent false alarms.
Security Cameras
Tie: Brinks & Guardian ProtectionBrinks does not offer security cameras with its basic package. It does, however, offer one indoor security camera and a Skybell Slim Line Video Doorbell with its Smart Security Ultimate package. With Guardian Protection, you can add an indoor, outdoor or doorbell camera to your package for video recording and monitoring. Both providers offer smart security cameras to enhance your home security at an additional cost. Therefore, this category is a tie.
Installation
Winner: BrinksBrinks offers both DIY and professional installation options at an additional cost. Guardian Protection doesn't offer a self-installation option and only services 18 metro areas in 16 U.S. States. It also doesn't list its installation cost online, therefore making Brinks the winner of this category.
Summary: Brinks vs. Guardian Protection
 Brinks Home Security | ||
|---|---|---|
Monthly monitoring starting price | $29.99/mo. | $45.99/mo. |
Minimum contract length | 36 months | 36 months |
Extended No-Risk Return | 30 days | 6-Month Money-Back Guarantee |
Installation | DIY & Professional | Professional |
Guarantees | None | $500 Theft Protection |
Warranty | 2-Year Warranty | None |
BBB Rating | A+ | A+ |
Frequently Asked Questions About Brinks and Guardian Protection
Both companies offer a wide range of security equipment based on your monthly package. Guardian Protection offers one touchscreen control panel, three door and window sensors, and a mobile app. Brinks provides one two door/window sensors, motion detection, a touchscreen control panel and smartphone control with its basic package. Brinks also offers a separate Nest Plan to use Nest home security equipment.
Both Brinks and Guardian Protection offer professional monitoring. Brinks professional monitoring package starts at $29.99/mo., and Guardian Protection begins at $45.99/mo.
Brinks and Guardian Protection offer clients 24/7 professional monitoring. Neither company offers a self-monitoring option.
Neither Brinks nor Guardian Protection offers a DIY installation option, making it less ideal for renters. Brinks could be a possible option for renters if they’re interested in the Nest Plan.