Frontpoint vs Ring Comparison

Frontpoint and Ring are both popular home security systems for many reasons. Both offer do-it-yourself installation with easy to follow instructions for how to set up the system. Frontpoint is more service-oriented and requires customers to choose a one or three year contract. Ring, on the other hand, does not require a contract and allows you the option of turning your monitoring on and off as needed.

Frontpoint and Ring are both fairly well priced for the features and equipment they offer. Both systems offer wireless equipment that allows you the added convenience of not having to worry about a landline. Another benefit is that both systems offer technologically advanced features that are designed to integrate your home security system with the rest of the smart gadgets in your home.

Monitoring

Frontpoint’s professional monitoring service relies on a cellular network. There are no landlines or internet connections. While you have the capability of continually monitoring your home through their convenient mobile app, the professional monitoring service also monitors your homes from break-ins and drastic changes in the environment of your home. Frontpoint requires either a one year or three-year contract for their monitoring service.

Ring also relies on a cellular network for monitoring. You can choose from different monitoring packages and pay on a month-to-month basis or you can choose to monitor your home on your own. You have the option of starting and stopping your service as you need it without having to pay activation or cancellation fees.

Features

Frontpoint offers all of the most common features including indoor/outdoor surveillance, crash and smash protection, professional monitoring, and a convenient mobile app. They go a few steps further and include environmental monitoring that offers alerts for moisture and changes in temperature. The environmental monitoring will also allow you to control your energy usage when combined with the home automation

Ring offers a variety of features that include the traditional entry sensors, motion detectors, and outdoor video cameras. You can also include the video doorbell with two-way voice communication that allows you to communicate with whoever is at your home. Environmental sensors and home automation are also available.

Equipment Costs

Let’s take a look at the equipment both of these DIY systems have to offer.

Frontpoint’s Costs

We’ll start with Frontpoint:

While this list seems short, Frontpoint provides everything you need to keep your home safe, albeit without any frills. The two missing pieces of equipment from this list though, include outdoor security cameras and doorbell cameras, which Ring provides in spades.

Ring’s Costs

Here’s a quick look at some of Ring’s most popular security equipment.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all of the products Ring offers, but as you can see, the list is already more extensive than Frontpoint’s offerings. If you’re looking for options, Ring is the clear victor here.

Installation

Both Frontpoint and Ring home security systems are meant to be installed by the homeowner. They can also be used by renters. Instructions are simple and easy to follow allowing for systems to be up and running in less than 30 minutes.

Our Take: Frontpoint vs Ring

Frontpoint is a great option for people looking for a basic home security system that you don’t need to put a lot of thought into.

Ring is one of the best choices if you want a hands-on, do-it-yourself home security system. It’s extremely affordable and offers you lots of options in terms of equipment and features.