What Sets Protect America Apart?
Serving customers for over 25 years, Protect America focuses on providing affordable home security solutions. The provider offers home automation products and security cameras to help you create a safe, smart home. Protect America offers three equipment packages: Copper, Silver and Platinum. For professional monitoring, you select a plan based on your preferred type of connectivity –the Landline Plan, Broadband Plan or the Cellular Plan. The cost of monitoring ranges from $19.99/mo. – $54.99/mo. depending on the package and plan you choose.
What we like
- Locked-in monitoring rate
- No installation fees
- Smart home devices and features
What we don’t like
- Contract required
- Upgrade to get video surveillance, smart features and smoke detection
- 30-day limited warranty
Protect America Security System Packages
Our take
The Copper Package is great if you have a smaller home or live in an apartment, as it comes with the essentials you’ll need for protecting your home. The cost of professional monitoring for the Copper Package ranges from $19.99/mo. – $41.99/mo. depending upon the plan you choose.
Package Devices Included
- 1 standard control panel
- 3 door/window sensors
- 1 motion sensor
- 1 yard sign and 4 door/window stickers
Our take
The Silver Package comes with all of the devices found in the Copper Package but includes 6 additional door/window sensors. This package is great if you have more points of entry that need to be secured. The cost of professional monitoring for the Silver Package ranges from $37.99.mo. – $49.99/mo. depending on the plan you choose.
Package Devices Included
- All devices in the Silver Package
- 6 additional door/window sensors
Our take
The Platinum Package features all of the devices in the Silver Package plus 5 additional door/window sensors. This package is great if you have a larger home and more points of entry to protect like multiple doors and windows. If you want access to smart home devices and features, you can upgrade your system by contacting a Protect America representative.
Package Devices Include
- All devices in the Silver Package
- 5 additional door/window sensors
Protect America Security System Equipment & Features
Touchscreen control panel
Interlogix Micro Door/Window Sensors
HD wireless video camera
Interlogix Wireless Smoke Detector
Touchscreen control panel
Designed with an easy-to-use touchscreen interface, the control panel allows you to easily arm or disarm your security system, as well as control any smart devices you may also have. The control panel can also work with Amazon Alexa for voice control.
Interlogix Micro Door/Window Sensors
Designed with a 5-year battery life, the Interlogix Micro Door/Window Sensors can easily be installed by affixing to doors or windows. With a small profile, they’re easy to blend in with your home and will alert your control panel whenever a door or window is opened.
HD wireless video camera
Get access to 720p HD video with an indoor or outdoor wireless security camera. You’ll be able to view a live video feed from your smartphone through Protect America’s mobile app for both the indoor and outdoor camera. You’ll also be notified of activity inside and outside of your home.
Interlogix Wireless Smoke Detector
The Interlogix Wireless Smoke Detector features photoelectric technology that’s designed to capture slow-burning fires faster than a typical smoke detector. With this device and Protect America’s service, you’ll have monitored protection with a team ready to respond in the event of a fire.
Compare Protect America Packages
| Copper Package | Silver Package | Platinum Package | |
| 24/7 professional monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pro. monitoring starts at | $19.99/mo. | $37.99/mo. | $42.99/mo. |
| Motion detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke detection | Available with package upgrade* | Available with package upgrade* | Available with package upgrade* |
| Video surveillance | Available with package upgrade* | Available with package upgrade* | Available with package upgrade* |
| Smart home devices | Available with package upgrade* | Available with package upgrade* | Available with package upgrade* |
*See FAQs to learn how you can upgrade your Protect America package.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Protect America
Can a professional install my Protect America security system?
All of Protect America’s security systems require do-it-yourself installation, but you can find the Quick Install Guide on their website. They also offer technical assistance if you need help troubleshooting your system.
How can I upgrade my Protect America package for video surveillance, smart home features or smoke detection?
Contact a Protect America representative to upgrade your package for video surveillance, smart home features, or smoke detection.
What is Protect America’s return policy?
Protect America has a 15-day money-back return policy. You can return your equipment within this period for a refund. You can learn more about Protect America’s cancellation process on their website.
