Xfinity Home is Comcast’s home security offering, available exclusively to Xfinity Internet customers. It runs on the Alarm.com platform — the same professional-grade backend used by Brinks, Frontpoint, and hundreds of independent dealers. But is bundling your security with your cable company actually a good deal? After analyzing Xfinity Home’s plans, equipment, contracts, and real-world […]
Home Security Reviews
Alarm.com Review 2026: The Platform Behind 9 Million Homes — Best Tech, Worst Value Model?
Complete Alarm.com review for 2026. Learn what Alarm.com is, how it works, what it costs ($25-$55/mo), pros and cons, video features, and the best no-contract alternatives.
2GIG Security Panel Review 2026: Pro-Grade Hardware Trapped in the Dealer Model
Last updated: March 2026 2GIG makes some of the best security panels in the industry — but you can’t buy one directly. These panels power systems from Vivint, Link Interactive, Brinks Home, and hundreds of local alarm dealers. What Is 2GIG? Detail Info Company 2GIG Technologies (founded 2007) Parent Nice/Nortek (via Nortek Control) Products Security […]
Motion Sensors for Home Security 2026: Types, Placement, Pet Immunity & Best Picks (Complete Guide)
Last updated: March 2026 Motion sensors are the backbone of every home security system — they detect intruders that door/window sensors miss (like someone breaking through a wall or hiding inside). But with 5 sensor technologies, pet immunity claims, and placement that makes or breaks detection, most homeowners get this wrong. Here’s the complete guide […]
COPS Monitoring Review 2026: The Invisible Company Behind SimpliSafe & 3,500+ Alarm Dealers
Last updated: March 2026 COPS Monitoring is one of the largest alarm monitoring companies in America — but you’ve probably never heard of them. That’s because COPS doesn’t sell to consumers. They’re the invisible company behind your security provider, operating the monitoring centers that receive your alarm signals and dispatch police, fire, and EMS. Here’s […]
