When the economy tightens, families look for smart ways to save without sacrificing safety. If you’re paying $30–$60 per month to a big-name provider, it might be tempting to cancel monitoring altogether. But there’s a better move: switch to a less expensive provider and keep 24/7 protection in place. With SafeHomeCentral, you keep the professional coverage you need and the Alarm.com mobile app you love—while cutting your bill dramatically. Our Alarm.com cellular plans start at only $13.95/month, and we include the cellular carrier fees in that price.

Crime doesn’t pause for recessions, and neither should your security. In fact, periods of economic stress can correlate with more property-related incidents in some areas. Staying monitored ensures a trained, UL-certified central station is watching for critical signals—burglary, fire, carbon monoxide, flood, and freeze—so help is dispatched fast when seconds matter.

Why Cancelling Monitoring Is Risky—And Unnecessary

Going unmonitored exposes your family, your belongings, and even your insurance rates to unnecessary risk. Modern alarm systems do far more than make noise; when integrated with Alarm.com, they provide real-time alerts, remote arming/disarming, and smart-home controls that help you prevent problems, not just react to them. Instead of cancelling, switch providers—you’ll keep the same core features and save substantially with no contract commitments.

• 24/7 professional monitoring: Signals are received and verified by UL-certified central stations with full redundancy.
• Fast outreach and dispatch: You’ll receive automated texts and a call from a live dispatcher—typically within about 30 seconds of alarm receipt.
• Real-time awareness: Arm/disarm from your phone, receive push notifications, and check live video (when equipped).
• Automation that saves: Create scenes and schedules for lights, locks, and thermostats to reduce energy waste and increase security.
• Insurance advantages: Many insurers offer premium discounts (often 15–20%) for professionally monitored systems. We provide the certificate you need.

How Much Can You Save by Switching?

Let’s put real numbers to it. If you’re paying $39.99/mo today and move to our $13.95 Alarm.com plan, that’s a monthly reduction of $26.04—about $312 per year. On the higher end, if your current plan is $59.99 and you move to one of our upgraded Alarm.com tiers at $19.95, you’ll save roughly $40.04 per month—about $480 per year. Combine those savings with potential insurance discounts, and the total benefit is hard to ignore.

And if you’re on a traditional phone line, our landline/VoIP monitoring starts at just $8.95/month—a simple way to keep professional protection when a cellular upgrade isn’t in the budget yet.

Premium Control, Not Premium Pricing—Why Alarm.com with SafeHomeCentral.com

Alarm.com is the premier platform for remote security management. The app makes it easy to arm/disarm from anywhere, receive intelligent alerts, and integrate cameras and smart-home devices. By pairing Alarm.com with SafeHomeCentral, you get everything you expect—without the inflated monthly bill or long-term contracts.

Switching Is Easier Than Most Homeowners Think

Many customers of ADT or Brinks assume they’re “locked in” forever. In reality, switching is straightforward for most Alarm.com-equipped systems. The key step is asking your current provider to release the communicator/account. Once that’s done, SafeHomeCentral.com can complete your setup, verify reporting, and send your insurance certificate—often the same day. No on-site technician is needed for most takeovers.

1. Request a release from your current dealer (communicator/account).
2. Select a plan—start with Alarm.com from $13.95 or Landline from $8.95.
3. Activate and test—we’ll confirm signals to our UL-certified central stations and email your insurance certificate.

Note: If you have a fully proprietary system that only one company can monitor such as the ADT Command Center, we can recommend an affordable, DIY-friendly upgrade path—like Qolsys IQ series panels—so you’re never locked into a single dealer again.

Who We Support (Brands & Setups)

We support most professional-grade alarm systems used by homeowners and small businesses, including: Honeywell/Resideo, DSC, Qolsys, 2GIG, Interlogix/GE, and more. Whether you’re on landline today or already on a cellular/IP communicator, we’ll guide you to the best plan for your budget and goals.

What Makes SafeHomeCentral.com Different

• Since 1987: We’ve served customers nationwide for nearly four decades, with DIY-friendly expertise you can rely on.
• No-pressure approach: No long contracts, no surprise add-ons, and clear pricing up front.
• Weekend help, too: Most dealers cut off support on weekends—our team is available 7 days a week.
• Fast response, real people: Get a text when your signal hits the central station, then a call from a live dispatcher to verify and dispatch as needed.
• Flexible options: Start low with landline, or step into Alarm.com cellular for premium control—your choice, your pace.

How to Choose the Right Plan

Choosing a plan comes down to how you use your system and what you want to pay each month:

• Lowest monthly cost: Landline/VoIP from $8.95/mo—great for basic burglary/fire dispatch without mobile control.
• Best overall value: Alarm.com cellular from $13.95/mo—including carrier fees—delivers the control and reliability most homeowners want.
• Smart-home power user: Upgrade to Alarm.com tiers with automation and video for app-based control of lights, locks, thermostats, and cameras.

Not sure what you need? Call our experts at 800-840-6150 and we’ll match your system and goals to the ideal plan—no upsell, just clear guidance.

Real-World Scenarios Where We Help You Save

• Paying $50+/mo to a national brand: Move to our Alarm.com cellular plan, keep app control, and save hundreds per year.
• Moving to a new home: Take your Alarm.com credentials and communicator with you (where supported) and activate quickly at the new address.
• Inherited or existing system: We’ll evaluate your panel/communicator, recommend the best takeover path, and get you online fast.
• Insurance requirements: Need proof of monitoring? We generate your certificate the same day activation and testing is completed.

FAQ