Frontpoint Equipment & Compatibility

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Frontpoint has a hefty roster of equipment and accessories that covers almost any security situation, from break-ins to fires and everything in between. It also connects with Alexa, Google Home, and Z-Wave devices for a complete home automation experience.

If you're looking for an overview, read our Frontpoint review. To learn more details about Frontpoint's equipment and smart home compatibility, read on.

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Frontpoint equipment costs

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pro Indoor camera
pro Outdoor or doorbell camera
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Individual Frontpoint components cost from around $3 to $194, and packages range from around $129 to $349. Compared to other top brands, sometimes Frontpoint has better prices, and sometimes it doesn’t.

Motion detectors are on the pricier end. Typically, a motion sensor will run around $30, but Frontpoint charges closer to $70. That's more than double the average, and can add up quickly if you have a larger home that needs a lot of coverage.

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  • Frontpoint now offers identity theft protection in partnership with Allstate Identity Protection. This service is available to all Frontpoint customers at no extra charge.

Frontpoint equipment packages

On the other hand, Frontpoint’s starter kit is pretty darn affordable. The Starter Kit costs a petite $129. This kit includes a hub and keypad, one door/window sensors, one motion sensor, a yard sign, and window decals. That’s a lot for the price, especially considering that a single motion sensor is around $70 when purchased alone. SimpliSafe’s starter kit is nearly three times as much and offers the same equipment.

The Starter Kit is best if you just want a dash of security for your home. Its low price and limited gadgets make it the perfect solution for folks who aren’t sure what security system products to get or don’t want to clutter their home with too many gadgets.

The Home Shield is $269 (about the same price as the aforementioned SimpliSafe starter kit) and comes with a bit more equipment:

  • Frontpoint hub and keypad
  • 3 door/window sensors
  • Motion sensor
  • Indoor camera
  • Water leak sensor
  • Smoke and heat sensor
  • Yard sign and window decals

We like The Home Shield for people that are all-in on their security. They want to keep safe from intruders, fires, and other emergencies. 

The Family Lookout, at $349, trades out The Home Shield's environmental sensors for outdoor surveillance and the convenience of a key fob. 

  • Frontpoint hub and keypad
  • 3 door/window sensors
  • 1 motion sensor
  • Indoor camera
  • Outdoor camera or video doorbell
  • Key fob
  • Yard sign and window decals

Compare Frontpoint equipment packages

Package
Price
Door and window sensors
Motion sensors
Smoke and heat sensor
Indoor camera
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3111
3101

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Frontpoint device prices

Frontpoint devices can supplement equipment packages, or you can build your Frontpoint home security system from scratch, adding as many or as few devices as you like.

Here’s how all the individual device prices shake out:

  • Indoor camera: $119.99
  • Premium Indoor Camera: $193.99
  • Outdoor camera: $167.50
  • Doorbell camera: $239.99
  • Door and window sensor: $34.99
  • Motion sensor: $69.99
  • Touchscreen control panel: $112.49
  • Extra keypad: $41.24
  • Glass break sensor: $56.24
  • Garage door sensor: $33.74
  • Smoke and heat sensor: $64.99
  • Carbon monoxide sensor: $67.49
  • Flood sensor: $33.74
  • Keychain remote: $23.99
  • Panic pendant: $29.99
  • Yard sign: $2.99
  • Door sticker: $2.99
  • Window decals (set of 3): $2.99
  • Wireless light control: $49.99
  • Frontpoint Smart Doorlock: $199.99
  • Frontpoint Smart Thermostat: $129.99
  • Outdoor smart plug $28.49

Frontpoint app

It’s a good thing that the Frontpoint app is free. (The price is included in the monitoring fees.) It’s your key to the whole shebang. The app guides you through the Frontpoint installation process, and then you can use it to do the following:

  • Watch live feeds from your cameras
  • Connect and control non-Frontpoint smart devices
  • Arm and disarm your Frontpoint security system
  • Lock and unlock your Frontpoint smart lock
  • Control your Frontpoint thermostat
  • Schedule smart lights

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Frontpoint equipment catalog

All Frontpoint packages have a few standard security components: a hub, keypad, door and window sensors, and motion sensors. These are considered the foundation of any home security system. But one of the reasons we like Frontpoint so much is that you can get a ton of security accessories too.

Hub and keypad

The hub is the “brain” of your Frontpoint security system. The system uses dual cellular/Wi-Fi connections to communicate with devices and the monitoring center.

Unlike our brains, though, the hub has a backup system. When the cellular connection isn’t working as it should, the Frontpoint hub switches over to Wi-Fi. Its battery backup will keep the system up and running for 24 hours during a blackout too.

With the keypad, you can arm and disarm the system or call for help. You get up to four codes for family or your roommates.

You can upgrade from a basic keypad to the Frontpoint Touchscreen control panel. This HD display controls your entire Frontpoint home security system and all your smart devices without using the app. The touchscreen also displays the four-day weather forecast and your favorite photos as a screen saver (like a digital picture frame).

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Frontpoint sensors

As you probably guessed, window/door sensors “sense” when a door or window opens and motion detectors sense, well, motion. When your Frontpoint security system is armed, these sensors will signal the hub and sound the alarm. The hub will also send notifications to your phone.

So you may be asking, “When do you need a motion sensor instead of entry sensors?” Motion sensors are for areas that don’t open and close like doors and windows. You can get super creative with them:

  • Put one by the crib so you know when your tot is making an escape.
  • Stick one next to your child’s bed so you know if someone enters their room at night (particularly useful if their door is open all night and you can’t use a door sensor).
  • Attach one to the family computer desk so you know when your teen is logging on late at night.

Need some more ideas? Check out our five surprising ways to use sensors.

Frontpoint sensors install in seconds. Just peel the film off the back and press them to a wall or door jamb. Plus, the sensor battery lasts around five years, so you don’t need to worry about installing them again for a long time.

To learn more about how sensors work, check out our beginner’s guide to motion sensors.

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Frontpoint accessories

Frontpoint has a hefty range of accessories to customize your security system and automate your smart home fully. Here’s everything Frontpoint offers beyond the basics.

Frontpoint's glass break sensor protects rooms with multiple windows.

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Glass break sensor

This sensor detects glass breaking and sends messages to your system after a breach. It works within 20 feet of any window, so you’ll only need a few throughout the house. These are perfect for picture windows that don’t open since you can’t use a window sensor.

Frontpoint's garage sensor activates when the magnets tilt away from each other.

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Garage door sensor

When your garage door opens more than 45°, this tilt sensor will sound an alarm and notify the hub of an intruder when the security system is armed.

Frontpoint's smoke and heat detector comes with a protective red cap to avoid false alarms during shipping and installation.

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Smoke and heat sensor

The Frontpoint smoke and heat sensor doesn’t just set off an alarm like most smoke detectors. It’ll also notify you of danger through the app. If you don’t reply (because you’re hurt or asleep) the monitoring center will call emergency responders.

Carbon monoxide sensor

When toxic CO gas is detected, the sensor sounds an alarm, notifies the monitoring center, and sends you a notification on your phone. We like that there are three different ways this sensor aids in getting everyone out of the house safely.

Frontpoint's water sensor is arrow-shaped

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Flood sensor

Even if you don’t live in a flood zone, a flood sensor is a valuable addition to your home. It can detect washer overflows or water heater leaks. You’ll prevent costly repairs by getting a notification as soon as water is detected.

Frontpoint's key fob has some weight to it. It can arm and disarm the security system, control lighting, and sound the alarm.

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Keychain remote

You can arm/disarm your system and turn on your home’s lights from your car with the Frontpoint key fob. The keychain remote is perfect for kids because they can come and go without remembering a code—no more accidental alarms.

We also like that it has an emergency mode. After holding a combination of buttons for three seconds, local authorities are alerted. If someone follows you home and you’re afraid to get out of your car, the emergency mode is a fast, discrete way to call for help.

Frontpoint's panic pendant is very basic compared to other medical alert necklaces.

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Panic pendant

The panic button is a must-have for older folks living independently at home. A button push notifies the Frontpoint monitoring center of an emergency when you can’t get to your phone. It also has customizable alerts, a waterproof design, and a recessed button to lessen accidental pressing.

Frontpoint's Zwave Plus smart plug has two outlets: one on each side

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Wireless light control

This little gadget is basically a smart plug. You plug a lamp into one end and then plug the gadget into an outlet. From there, you can control the light using the Frontpoint app and set schedules for when the light will go on or off automatically.

It also works to control appliances that have power cords remotely. We like that we can start our coffee pot from the comfort of our beds.

You can get a smart door lock from Yale through Frontpoint.

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Frontpoint Smart Doorlock

No need for keys with this smart lock by Yale. Unlock your door using the app or the built-in keypad. The bright backlit touchscreen makes typing in the correct code easier at night too.

Frontpoint Smart Thermostat

With this thermostat, you can warm up your home without getting out of bed or cool the house down on your way home from work with the Frontpoint app. The app will also alert you if it gets too humid or dry in your home. And it’ll shut down your furnace and fans during a fire so they won’t literally fan the flames.

Frontpoint cameras

There are four Frontpoint cameras, so no matter what you need, you’re covered: a doorbell security camera, outdoor camera, indoor camera, and the Premium Indoor Camera.

We found that all of the cameras offer clear video and work well. They are also reasonably priced compared to other security cameras. And the cloud stores the footage for free.

Price
Field of view
AI capabilities
Echo-canceling microphone
Learn more
180°
Icon No  LightNo
Icon No  LightNo
110°
Icon No  LightNo
Icon No  LightNo
117°
Icon No  LightNo
Icon No  LightNo
180°
Icon Yes  LightYes
Icon Yes  LightYes

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While the indoor and outdoor cameras have basic security camera features like two-way talk and night vision, the Frontpoint Premium Indoor Camera lives up to its name. It includes some premium features, including these:

  • Smart AI capabilities that can tell the difference between a human and a pet
  • Room scanning with pan and tilt
  • Advanced zoom to capture events farther away
  • Echo-canceling microphone that makes the two-way audio is crisp and clear

You can read more about each camera in our Frontpoint cameras guide.

Third-party smart home products for Frontpoint

Frontpoint meshes with third-party smart home products very well. You can use Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands to control devices connected to the wireless light control device. The Frontpoint app lets you control Alexa, Z-Wave, and Google Home devices without switching to a different app too.

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Z-Wave no-go

While many Z-Wave products are compatible with Frontpoint, not all of them are. And Frontpoint isn’t very transparent on which Z-Wave brands to choose. Give Frontpoint customer service a call to confirm compatibility before buying.

Final Word

Frontpoint delivers all the perks you want from a DIY home security system, from smart home integration and app control, to 24/7 video recordings and professional monitoring. Plus, every system comes with identity theft protection.

If you like the independence of DIY, but don’t want to compromise on equipment options or features, Frontpoint is a great choice.

Frontpoint FAQ

Yes, you can schedule temperatures for different times of the day using the Frontpoint dashboard at Myfrontpoint.com.

Most of its security equipment is proprietary, but others make some devices. For example,  the Premium Indoor Camera is by Alarm.com and the Frontpoint Smart Lock is by Yale.

SimpliSafe wins when it comes to price, but we like Frontpoint for customer service and features. You can take a look at our head-to-head comparison.

Read answers to more Frontpoint FAQs.

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Alina Bradford
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Alina Bradford
Alina is a safety and security expert that has contributed her insights to CNET, CBS, Digital Trends, MTV, Top Ten Reviews, and many others. Her goal is to make safety and security gadgets less mystifying one article at a time. In the early 2000s, Alina worked as a volunteer firefighter, earning her first responder certification and paving the way to her current career. Her activities aren’t nearly as dangerous today. Her hobbies include fixing up her 100-year-old house, doing artsy stuff, and going to the lake with her family.

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