Frontpoint Home Security System Cost and Pricing

Overview of Frontpoint Pricing

The first thing you need to get started on a Frontpoint system is the equipment, and the company offers pre-made packages. These packages cost below average compared to other security systems we’ve bought.

The base package costs $69 (on sale) for a hub, a non-touch screen keypad, and two entryway sensors. The Total Home Security System package, on the other hand, includes the hub and keypad, three entry sensors, one motion sensor, one smoke and heat sensor, one touch screen keypad, and two security cameras of your choice. The price ranges from $239 to $369 depending on which camera you choose to include.

Just to give you a point of comparison, SimpliSafe’s cheapest package costs about $250, but only includes the hub and keypad, a door sensor, and a motion sensor. You get way more than that if you go with Frontpoint’s Total Home Security package, even with the cheapest configuration ($239) with two indoor cameras. By the way, both systems made our list of the most affordable security systems of 2024.

Frontpoint Security Packages

Frontpoint Equipment

The Starter Pack

• 1 Frontpoint Hub + Keypad
• 2 Door/Window Sensors
• 1 Yard Sign
• 1 Door Sticker
• 3 Window Decals

Frontpoint Hub

Total Home Security System

• 1 Frontpoint Hub + Keypad
• 3 Door/Window Sensors
• 1 Motion Sensor
• 1 Smoke/Heat Sensor
• 2 Cameras (2 Indoor/2 Outdoor/1 Indoor + 1 Outdoor)
• 1 Yard Sign
• 1 Door Sticker
• 3 Window Decals

Frontpoint Door Sensor

Frontpoint Indoor Camera

Frontpoint Skybell doorbell

* Each system also includes one yard sign, one door decal and three window decals not included in system size calculation.
** Total Home Security System available with 2 Indoor Cameras ($239), 2 Outdoor Cameras ($369) or 1 Indoor Camera and 1 Outdoor Camera ($329)

Expert Examined

From Rob Gabriele, Managing Editor & Home Security Expert

“Interior cameras are another important component I look for in a security system, and Frointpoint’s cameras check the box. I encourage you to place Frontpoint’s indoor cameras with motion detection throughout the house to protect valuables such as electronics, cash, and jewelry. These are the most common items burglars seek.”

Frontpoint Monthly Monitoring Fees

Frontpoint only offers one monitoring plan that includes 24/7 monitoring, hourly system checks, video storage, video analytics, home automation, and rapid dispatch times. Because there’s no dithering back and forth over this or that feature, it makes your decision simple on monitoring. One plan doesn’t allow for flexibility, though. Most companies let you choose which features you need with prices reflecting how many you choose.

With Frontpoint, you’re going to pay the max no matter what. And at more than $40 a month, Frontpoint’s plan is one of the more expensive plans on the market.

Frontpoint Monitoring

Frontpoint Equipment Costs

Once you have a base package and you know how much monitoring costs, the next thing to consider is additional components. The packages, particularly the Total Home Security package, include comprehensive security coverage, but it’s by no means complete. For example, we recommend placing entry sensors on all first-floor windows and doors, so the three sensors included in that package might not be enough. You can also add more security cameras, motion sensors, and even smart home devices such as smart plugs and smart lights. You decide! Here’s how much they cost.

Additional Frontpoint Equipment

*Note: These prices reflect Frontpoint’s current 40 percent off sale.

All Frontpoint equipment — whether it’s part of a package or added on separately — comes with a three-year limited warranty. This is actually one of the better warranties in the industry. Ring Alarm, for example, offers a one-year warranty, and home security powerhouse Vivint offers a four-month warranty.

What Sets Frontpoint Apart

The first thing you notice about any home security system is the installation process. You can’t tell how good a system is until you get it set up. As we mentioned earlier, Frontpoint’s self-installation process is a breeze, with intuitive step-by-step instructions. Get stuck? No worries. Customer service is always available and agents are trained to help with any problem. We had our system up in under 30 minutes, which makes this system among the fastest we’ve installed. It helps that Frontpoint offers a three-year hardware warranty. We knew going in that if anything went wrong with our equipment, we were completely covered.

What impressed us most about Frontpoint, though, were its features. Outside of Vivint, few systems come with as many high-tech extras as Frontpoint.

• Dual connectivity: In simple terms, the system’s central hub can connect through either a Wi-Fi or a cellular signal. Why is this so important? It ensures that your system can always communicate with both your mobile device and the Frontpoint monitoring center, even if one or the other of these signals should go out.
• Geofencing: This is basically an invisible wall that keeps track of whether or not you’re home. Any time you step beyond the wall – off your property – Frontpoint arms itself automatically. The same thing works in reverse. When you arrive home after a long day at work, you don’t have to worry about punching in a passcode. The system knows you’re there and goes in Home mode so you don’t trigger any alarms. This sounds like a small feature, but after just two days we began wondering how we had lived without it.

Unlike Vivint, you have to tinker with your system to access all these features. Frontpoint is a DIY system, both in terms of installation and system control. That’s great for us. We’re tinkerers, and we like to have all the power in our own hands. Some users might find access to so many features overwhelming, though.

Expert Examined

From Rob Gabriele, Managing Editor & Home Security Expert

“Burglars look for homes unmonitored by security systems. Not only is Frontpoint’s system highly visible, it has one of the fastest response times at 25 seconds on average. I also like their HD doorbell camera for capturing details of package thieves. From my perspective, Frontpoint security has the essentials to keep your home secure.”

Learn more about Rob and our methodology →

Frontpoint Security Components

The foundation of the Frontpoint system is the dual-channel hub. Everything runs through it, so you can’t have a system without it. Beyond this single piece of equipment, the world is your oyster. Frontpoint offers a ton of options for peripheral equipment. Suffice it to say that if you need it, they have it. Here’s a quick sampling of what you can add to your system.

Frontpoint Equipment Options:

• Frontpoint Hub and keypad
• Door and window sensors
• Garage door sensors
• Glass break sensors
• Motion sensors
• Smoke and heat sensors
• Carbon monoxide sensors
• Water/flood sensors
• Keychain remotes
• Smart locks
• Wireless indoor cameras
• Wireless outdoor cameras
• Video doorbells

Frontpoint Keypad closeup

Your entire home security system is easily accessible through the Frontpoint app. You can arm your system, receive alerts, adjust settings, and watch a livestream from one of your cameras. Alerts can let you know if the FedEx person is dropping off that package you’ve been waiting for or there’s a porch pirate lurking while you’re at the office. In fact, with customized alerts, you may not even have to check the app. For example, you can get a Door Open notification right on your lock screen.

The app also gives you access to Frontpoint’s home automation tools, so you can control things like smart door locks, smart lights, and smart plugs with your mobile device. Kids forget to turn off the basement lights before you left for the weekend? No worries. The app not only lets you know they’re still on, but gives you the power to turn them off. You get all of these controls automatically with Frontpoint’s monitoring plan, which is typically more than $40 per month.

You get all of these controls automatically with the Ultimate monitoring plan. We should point out, this is the only plan Frontpoint offers. The good news is that every plan gives you total control over your system. The bad news is that if you sign up with Frontpoint, you’re locked into a $49.99 per month charge.

Frontpoint App

MOBILE ALERTS	Frontpoint’s mobile app puts the power of home security in the palm of your hand. Stay connected with alerts from motion sensors, flood sensors, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and more.
24/7 MONITORING	All Frontpoint security systems are paired with a 24/7 professional monitoring plan. If your alarm is triggered, a security professional will reach out to you immediately, and they will dispatch emergency help if needed.
WIRELESS EQUIPMENT	Frontpoint’s entryway sensors, video cameras, and other security equipment is wireless. Installation leaves no permanent marks, and you can easily take the equipment with you if you move.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS	Their optional home security cameras let you save recordings and stream live video to mobile phones, tablets, and computers.
DIY INSTALLATION	Maintain your privacy. With Frontpoint, no technician needs to visit your home. You can install the equipment yourself in about 30 minutes.
SMART HOME SYSTEMS	Home automation helps people save time and money. Frontpoint’s mobile app makes it easy to automate your home’s lights, locks, thermostat, and more.
DISASTER PROTECTION	For all-around protection, you can customize your system with environmental sensors to alert you in the case of flood, fire, or a carbon monoxide leak.
REMOTE CONTROLS	Control your Frontpoint system remotely via the app or the add-on keychain remote ($24.99). With the keychain remote, you can arm or disarm the system, or send an emergency alert for immediate help.
GEOFENCING	Using your smartphone’s GPS, Frontpoint can put a wireless “fence” around your home. This is called geofencing, and it allows your system to alert you if you leave your “fence” without setting your alarm. When you get the alert, just tap the button in the app to secure your home.

How to Order

Since Frontpoint doesn’t make you mess with long-term contracts and they’ve narrowed their monitoring options to just one all-inclusive plan, ordering a system is easier than it’s ever been. Just go to their website, select the equipment package you want — or build your own — and check out. Easy as that.

You’ll be enrolled in the monitoring package during the checkout process. There are no contracts to sign, and no installation appointments to schedule. Once you complete your purchase, Frontpoint will ship you your equipment, with detailed instructions for DIY installation. You should have everything set up in 30 minutes or less. It’s that easy!

Overall Value of Frontpoint

Are there better systems out there than Frontpoint? A few. If you’re looking for a solid DIY system that’s easy to operate and reliable, you might want to consider a company like SimpliSafe, for example. SimpliSafe is our top no-monthly-fee home security system, and there’s no doubt you can save a lot of money with them and still get all the features you need to protect your home, like responsive mobile device controls.

Few companies offer all the features Frontpoint does, though. You don’t just get solid equipment and a robust app. You get home automation capabilities, innovative features like geofencing, customizable smarthome routines, and Rapid Person Detection. It’s no wonder the company ranks among our best home automation security systems and best overall home security systems. Frontpoint is going to cost you more than some systems, but if you have the money, it’s worth it for most.