What is Scout?
Scout Home Security offers simple DIY home security packages at affordable prices to customers who don’t want to be locked into a contract. They offer five security packages and two monitoring plans, giving customers a choice in how they would want to secure their home.
Scout Home Security systems are adaptable and one of their strong points is the customization. Scout easily integrates with other third-party smart home devices like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Yale Z-Wave Locks, Kwikset Z-Wave Locks, Nest, LIFX, Philips Hue, and IFTTT.
Another strength is the 4G cellular backup and power backup with the monthly plans. If the telephone or power lines go out, you would still receive SMS, email, or push notifications that something went wrong with your home security. There is a $10 monthly fee to maintain the cellular connection. The system however doesn’t work without a subscription.
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What popular features do you get with Scout?
- 24/7 professional monitoring
- Cloud storage for first camera or doorbell
- No annual contract
- SMS and phone call alerts
- Police and fire dispatch
- 4G LTE cellular and battery backup
- Scout mobile app
- Email notifications
Who is Scout ideal for?
Scout Alarm is arguably the best security system for folks who prefer self-monitoring and prize the customizability aspect. If you are looking for custom home security with multiple smart home integrations and DIY installation, then this is the system for you. If you live in an apartment or a small home on a tight budget and don’t require too many components then Scout is highly recommended. For homeowners with large houses, Scout is workable if you don’t mind spending more money on multiple devices and cameras.
Pros and Cons
- 60-day returns
- 3 year warranty on equipment
- Compatible with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Affordable, attractive equipment
- No contract
- Requires monthly fee
- Limited devices offered in most basic package
- Doesn’t offer professional installation
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- 24/7 alarm
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Cove Security
- Google Assistant and Alexa integration
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- 4G LTE internet connection
- 24-hour touch panel backup
How much does Scout cost?
*based on information provided by the vendor. Actual cost may vary.
Scout offers 5 home security packages for customers:
Small Pack includes items needed to start your DIY security system, including motion and access sensors. The pack comes with two key fobs so you can easily arm and disarm the system. This pack is best-suited for those looking for basic security coverage or live in a small home.
Large Pack is ideal to secure a large area in your house with multiple access points. This package offers twice as many access sensors as the Small Pack, ensuring that all areas of your home remain secure.
Elements Pack combines home security with disaster prevention. The package includes a smoke alarm and water sensor to help you identify costly fires or flood damage immediately before it gets out of hand.
Architect Pack is the most comprehensive home security offering. It is includes all the devices included in the Small Pack plus additional security measures like a smart lock and glass break sensor.
Build Your System Pack offers a customized alarm solution for your home. You can pick as many devices as you want and build a system to fit your home security needs in your Scout hub. You also have a choice of items like Door panel, Access sensor, Motion sensor, Scout indoor camera, Scout video doorbell, Keypad, Smoke alarm, Water sensor, Glass break sensor, Door lock, Yard sign, Panic button, Remote control, Siren and Zigbee repeater, Window sticker, Key fob, and a RFID sticker.
Customer Support is available at Scout
Scout’s biggest customer service downfall is that it doesn’t have enough customers to establish itself positively or negatively in the marketplace. Despite the lack of reputation, we found Scout’s website easy to navigate with transparent pricing on every device. Its knowledge base and mobile app offer plenty of helpful articles and tutorials to help you with system setup and troubleshooting. Plus, the products are easy to understand without an engineering degree.
Conclusion
We’re impressed with this product from ADT. It offers all you’d expect from a self-install security system, integrates with Google, Amazon, and other providers, and is backed by one of the best-known names in US security firms. It gives you peace of mind knowing that if you pay for the professional monitoring, it’s done by an ADT monitoring center, not outsourced to a contractor. Better yet, the monthly monitoring cost is much cheaper than other comparable systems.
One of the complaints from other systems clients is that it can be difficult to get coverage for the various sensors throughout your home. Scout uses a wi-fi technology that gives you almost three times the range of most standard systems, making it great if you have a large home.
We’re particularly impressed that you get not only night vision from the cameras, which is standard, but facial recognition also. The cameras will also push notifications to your phone if motion is detected, allowing you to see footage of what triggered their sensors.
Scout is an impressive package, at a good price and backed by a reputable security service. We highly recommend you give them a try.
