Alarm System ideas?

[JDRoberts]

Different people have different requirements when it comes to peace of mind, so there’s no one right answer.

The following is probably good place to start, and then follow some of the links for lots of discussion about this topic:

FAQ: Want automation, security, cameras - confused about how to start

Hi everyone, I’d like to set up some systems for automation (lights, Nest, etc), get some indoor and outdoor security cameras, and also have a cell-enabled security system. Did a little reading here and it doesn’t seem like the ST hub is ready for the alarm part. Some of the other systems I’m seeing (2Gig via alarm.com) nickle and dime you for every little thing you add on and I don’t want to get into that game. Yet, I don’t necessarily want all different systems and make everything so fragmented with 3-4 different aps to see everything. There doesn’t seem to be one device to do it all, but I guess I’m curious what the best way to proceed? Would I maybe want a 2Gig or Simon XT with just some basic alarm monitoring for $20/month, and then get a ST hub to interact with the lights, therm…