GE alarm systems are discontinued since 2020. Full timeline of what happened, panel-by-panel status check, keep vs replace guide, migration steps, and the best modern DIY replacements.
Alarm Systems
Vivint Sky Panel Review 2026: Legacy Hardware in an Expensive Ecosystem — Migration Guide Included
Vivint Sky Panel review: what it does, what’s wrong with it in 2026, 3-year cost comparison with DIY alternatives, migration guide for switching, and which Z-Wave devices you can keep.
ASG Security Review 2026: Acquired by Guardian — What Former Customers Should Do Now
ASG Security no longer operates independently. Learn what happened after the Guardian acquisition, contract risks for former ASG customers, 3-year cost comparisons, and the best alternatives.
Nest Security System Review 2026: Discontinued for 6 Years — What Replaced It, ADT Partnership & Best Alternatives
If you searched for “Nest security system,” here’s the hard truth: Google killed Nest Secure in 2020 and has never built a replacement. Six years later, there’s still no Nest alarm system — and based on Google’s camera-only strategy, there probably never will be. Nest still makes excellent cameras, but cameras alone don’t protect your […]
Samsung SmartThings Review 2026: Smart Home Hub, Matter, and Security Limits
Samsung SmartThings is the best smart home hub on the market — but it’s a terrible security system. It controls lights, locks, thermostats, and sensors brilliantly. It does NOT offer professional monitoring, has no dedicated siren, and won’t dispatch police when someone breaks in. That distinction matters. If you want a smart home hub, SmartThings […]
