Alongside you can also check some research papers, market reports, and forecasts that are talking about the out of the box developments in the market. You can also upgrade from the most basic plan to include the Frontpoint app, which allows you to access and control your security system while you’re away from home. The app can also alert you to system triggers, send you information about what’s going on in your home, and give you access to saved videos. You can upgrade even further to create an automated home with options for controlling your smart home’s lights, locks, thermostats, and other connected devices from wherever you are. Equipment costs for a system start at $100 and monitoring plans start at $35 per month. The systems require a one or three year contract.