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I've been using Xfinity Home and can give my take on just that.
Pros: Monitored system that will alert a call center, one of my biggest questions is what will I do if I'm not home and the alarm is triggered, this answers that. Offers cameras and as many remote sensors as you want. Comes with its own dedicated touchscreen monitor.
Cons: Three year contract. Cameras are standard definition. Lack of integration into other third party systems. Oh and did I mention you have to sign a three year contract?
Pros: Monitored system that will alert a call center, one of my biggest questions is what will I do if I'm not home and the alarm is triggered, this answers that. Offers cameras and as many remote sensors as you want. Comes with its own dedicated touchscreen monitor.
Cons: Three year contract. Cameras are standard definition. Lack of integration into other third party systems. Oh and did I mention you have to sign a three year contract?
Would love to find a system that lets me re-purpose all of my existing Xfinity sensors.
That or if they actually opened up so that I could buy my own sensors what not and add it to their system. I'd be more than happy to continue with them if that happened.
Technically you can, you just need a compatible sensor like This for example, then you can enter the code 4321 into your touchscreen panel to get the installer menus. From there you can pair and add your own, I added 5 additional window sensors to mine.
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I've heard good and bad about SS. I'd go over to /r/homeautomation and search people and what they say. I know a lot there like Abode and Scout.