This plan contains the same equipment as the Copper plan only with 3 additional door and window sensors.
Protect America Review
To differ from other Protect America reviews we have conducted thorough research in order to bring you reliable and informative reviews on the features and plan packages this home security company offers. We’ve analyzed client testimonials, the company’s customer service and products, and their usefulness and reliability.
It’s our goal to help you make the best decision possible when choosing who will protect your home and family. In this set of reviews you will discover what you can get from the various Protect America security services.
PLANS AND PRICES
There are five Protect America packages: Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum. We will go through each plan and look at their offers as well as the pricing. The Copper plan is the most affordable of all five, and it’s reasonably priced compared to Protect America’s competitors.
Each plan has professional monitoring included, so even if you select the least expensive package, you can be sure your home will be safe and watched over. Note that any landline option is the easiest to bypass, so we always recommend the cellular option. With these plan reviews, we’ll also check out the Protect America equipment included in its packages.
Copper Plan
$199 professional installation +
$ 19.99 / month
Professional monitoring
Control panel
Door and window sensors x3
Motion detector x1
Security stickers x3
Yard sign x1
Bronze Plan
$199 professional installation +
$ 35.99 / month
Professional monitoring
Control panel
Door and window sensors x6
Motion detector x1
Security stickers x3
Yard sign x1
Silver Plan
$199 professional installation +
$ 35.99 / month
Professional monitoring
Control panel
Door and window sensors x9
Motion detector x1
Security stickers x3
Yard sign x1
Gold Plan
$199 professional installation +
$ 39.99 / month
Professional monitoring
Control panel
Door and window sensors x11
Motion detector x1
Security stickers x3
Yard sign x1
Platinum Plan
$199 professional installation +
$ 42.99 / month
Professional monitoring
Control panel
Door and window sensors x11
Motion detector x1
Security stickers x3
Yard sign x1
COPPER PLAN REVIEW
This Protect America security system plan is the most affordable out of all the plans they have. It offers professional monitoring and the basic equipment you need to protect your home. Note that if you have a larger home, you might need to purchase additional equipment to cover all the entry and exit points—and cameras come at an extra cost as well. If it’s your first time purchasing a security system and you don’t want to go all in right from the start, then this Protect America security plan is going to be great for you.
PROFESSIONAL MONITORING
This means that your home is always taken care of, even when you aren’t there. Professional monitoring companies are the ones that send first responders to your home in case of an emergency. In case you’re worried if the monitoring center gets compromised, like with a power outage for example, relax, because Protect America home security uses three monitoring centers across the United States.
CONTROL PANEL
There is a control panel included in every security package, and it serves as the command point for your entire home security system. In case a motion sensor or other alarm is triggered, your control panel will act as the communication point between your home and the monitoring center, which will, once notified by the control panels, send a first response team to investigate the situation.
DOOR AND WINDOW SENSORS
These Protect America alarm sensors are wireless and pre-set with five years of battery life. They are simple and quick to install yourself. What these sensors do is send a signal to the control panel when your doors or windows are being opened or closed; if your system is armed, the alarm will be triggered, and an emergency team will be dispatched to your home.
MOTION DETECTOR
This is the indoor wireless motion detector, which can be easily installed, and it has a range of 25 feet. The Protect America motion sensor senses movement when it detects heat emission from someone in the room. Don’t worry, these sensors are pet friendly, so you don’t have to worry about your furry friend triggering the alarm (as long as your pets are under 40 pounds).
BRONZE PLAN
SILVER PLAN REVIEW
The Silver plan contains everything the Copper plan offers but with additional equipment. The only difference here is that you would get six instead of three door and window sensors. What really makes a difference when it comes to this plan and the ones that follow is whether you opt for the Protect America security system landline, broadband, or cellular monitoring option.
GOLD PLAN REVIEW
This plan offers the same services and equipment as the Silver plan, only instead of six door and window sensors, you’ll get eleven. Again like the silver plan, what matters here is which type of monitoring you choose. This plan by Protect America is great for larger homes with more entry and exit points.
PLATINUM PLAN REVIEW
This plan contains the same services and equipment as the Gold plan, only here, instead of eleven door and window sensors, you get fourteen. This plan is the most expensive of them all, and we recommend it for people with large homes and unsupervised entry and exit points. Of course, like the previous plans, the major difference is which monitoring option you choose. Let’s take a look at what features and equipment each monitoring option can accommodate for your Protect America alarm system.
MONITORING OPTIONS
| Monitoring Option | Landline | Broadband | Cellular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Automation | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Notification | No | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor Camera | No | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor Camera | No | Yes | Yes |
| Live Video | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Storage | No | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Door Lock | No | Yes | Yes |
ABOUT THE COMPANY
This company offers incredibly affordable prices compared to its competition. All the packages offered by Protect America are similar in services and equipment, what differentiates them is the amount of equipment and the type of monitoring you select.
Protect America reviews on BBB give them an A. Their security system is simple to install, so you will be able to do it yourself to avoid additional costs. Note that since their packages have a limited amount of equipment, if you choose to add more features, the cost might go up as well, so before making any decisions, make sure to ask a representative from Protect America customer service to give you a precise price.
MOBILE CONTROL
This feature is included when you select the broadband or cellular monitoring option. It allows you to control your system remotely. You can arm and disarm your security with the click of a button and set up notifications to alert you when your system is triggered. You can access your home security from any location at any time through the Protect America app.
THREE MONITORING STATIONS
This company is serious about having your back 24/7. They have three monitoring centers across the US. In case there is an emergency and one of the monitoring centers is out of order, you have two more to back you up. Your control panel will notify the monitoring center if an alarm is triggered, and they will send a professional team to investigate the situation.
DIY INSTALLATION
Sometimes doing it yourself can save you a lot of money—in this case, you can save $199 on professional Protect America installation. The systems are wireless and easy to install, so you can be sure that you won’t waste much time on the process, and more importantly, you will save your wallet from any extra damage.
CONTRACT LENGTH
The contracts here are quite long but nothing out of the ordinary—the contract length is 36 months, which is quite similar to other home security companies. It should be noted that the Protect America contract cancellation process is a bit tedious and requires a 60-day notice.However, there are other companies like Vivint and Link Interactive that have started to become more flexible with their contracts and even offer monthly payments. The good thing is that in case you decide to move, you can easily transfer your security system across the US and Canada.
HOME AUTOMATION
With the Protect America app, you can have remote access to your home security and other compatible smart devices. You can use the app to set your thermostat, lights, and much more. Through the app you will be able to access your home from anywhere in the world and at any time. The app can be used for other smart devices, so if they’re all compatible, you could also control the rest of your home via smartphone.
PROTECT AMERICA PRODUCTS
CONTROL PANEL (INCLUDED IN PACKAGE)
The center point of your entire system, this is the essence of your home’s security. It receives signals from other devices in your home when an alarm is tripped. When it receives this signal, it forwards the notification to the designated monitoring center, which then sends out a team to investigate. It can have a keypad or be a touchscreen panel.
DOOR AND WINDOW SENSOR (PRICE: $39)
These Protect America home security system sensors notify you if any home invaders are opening your windows or doors. The sensor will notify both you and the control panel, which will send a signal to the monitoring company.
MOTION DETECTOR (PRICE: $99)
This device uses infrared technology to detect when someone passes by. It is also pet-friendly for pets up to 40 lbs. This detector is great for large areas in your home like the common room.
PROTECT AMERICA GLASS BREAK SENSOR (PRICE: $99)
This piece of equipment lets you know if someone shatters your windows. In case of an intrusion, or a kids’ baseball game gone wrong, you will be notified, and so will your monitoring center.