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About Brinks Home Security™

Brinks Home offers a variety of security and home automation equipment. Systems use cellular and Wi-Fi to connect a security panel or base to the Alarm Response Center. Packages come with professional installation and a two-year warranty.

Pros
  • 24/7 monitoring
  • Simple setup
  • Customizable systems
Cons
  • Strict cancellation policy
  • No cameras in basic package

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Memphis, TN
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“The service has been excellent. I have already recommended Brinks to my friends. I did have some hiccups but the tech had them resolved immediately. This was really great and ext...

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Friendswood, TX
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“I have had Brinks' service for about 3 years. The customer service department is terrible. This company is very bureaucratic and makes it very difficult for customers to cancel t...

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Our editor’s take on Brinks

We like that Brinks has lots of equipment options. The three-year contract and strict cancellation policy aren’t ideal, but these are common among other companies in the industry. It’s also hard to ignore the negative reviews, although we have a relatively small sample size.

Still, Brinks Home security systems could be good if you want professional monitoring and installation, plus the option to take the system with you if you move into a new house. Just don’t be surprised by long wait times if you have to contact customer service.

Brinks Home plans and equipment

Brinks takes a customized approach to  home security —  rather than offer a variety of plans, you must contact the company for a personalized consultation. The company’s representatives discuss your security needs with you and answer any questions you have about its products or the installation process.

Some of the available equipment includes the Brinks Home Hub, motion sensors, door and window sensors, garage door sensors, glass break sensors, security cameras.

Brinks provides free professional installation for its equipment but does not offer a DIY installation option.

Brinks Home security costs

For new residential customers, monitoring plans start at $29.99 per month with a minimum equipment purchase of $500 (as of publishing; additional taxes and fees may apply). The offer is not valid on online orders. 0% financing available for qualified applicants.


Compare Brinks to other home security companies

*Does not include optional financing plans

Brinks equipment

Brinks has several home automation tools, including controls for lighting, thermostats and door locks. You can add additional equipment — like indoor and outdoor cameras, video cameras, carbon monoxide detectors, extra door sensors, glass break detectors and motion detectors — to your system for an extra charge.

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Wireless glass break detector
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Wireless door sensor

Brinks FAQ

Can I install a Brinks system myself?

Brinks does not offer a DIY installation system, but the company includes free professional installation with all plans.

What home automation features come with Brinks Home?

Brinks’ Smart Security systems pair with smart-home devices such as smart lights, locks and thermostats. They work with Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri.

Is Brinks available where I live?

Currently, systems are available in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

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    Reviewed April 25, 2026

    I am daughter of the person that has this service. She had mailed out a bill for her credit card and the bill was stolen and the check was removed to scam a payment to the thief. Brinks was on that credit card bill. In December of 2025, I had paid the bill online setting up a new online account for her, I tried to remove the credit card account because we closed that account with Capital One. In December she was charge a late fee because the credit card company never received the payment. We were going to pay it through the bank now. I tried to set that up myself and get autopay going.

    In January, I was watching the billing and it was not getting paid automatically. I paid the bill on line again and set up autopay again. For the second time it said that it was set up successfully. In February, I watched and it was still not going through and saying it was not on autopay because it was about to expire. I called in and talked to an agent, I did not get his name. He was friendly and said that everything would be taken care of and it would not happen again. I checked in March and now the message online said that the credit card was about to expire. She is not paying with a credit card. I'm not saying this gentleman in March did anything wrong, but I need to confirm that the payment is going to go through properly so she is not getting a late bill after trying to fix this for three months. I talked to an agent in March and said the credit card needs to be eliminated from her records because the number is no longer good.

    I had this same thing happen with another company for a different bill. I did not get his name either. After thinking this over, I requested through the chat to speak to a supervisor. The chat gave me a phone number. I spoke to Arion (I'm sure it is not spelled correctly, but BRINKS can look up the call). The computers were down and he could not look at the account, but assured me that it was going to be ok.

    In April I got online again and the message popped up about her credit card again. This time I spoke to Larry who was more than wonderful to chat with. He told me right away that the payment is coming out of her banking and it is on autopay and he told me when the bill would be processed. This is the first time in five months that I did not have to click on make a payment. It did go through as Larry said it would. I will be watching for May's payment and not calling the company to check on it. I really hope it is all taken care of now. I didn't have to work to fix things for six months with any other company she has dealt with and that is the reason for 4 stars. All the agents were wonderful to try to help.

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    Response from Brinks Home Security™

    Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Elizabeth. We're pleased to hear about your experience with our team members although we apologize for the difficulty you have experienced with the billing system. We are happy it has started drafting on its own. Customer protection and satisfaction are our top priorities at Brinks Home, and we’re committed to doing what we can to ensure this. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to contact us anytime. – Paul H.

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      Customer ServicePriceStaff

      Reviewed April 19, 2026

      I have been a Brinks customer for many years and my recent experience with a couple of service calls again solidifies my decision to continue to be a customer. The lock system on my front door recently reached end of life. There was an initial in home consultation to help me figure out the problem. The tech was professional, kind, and very helpful. He sent me a picture of exactly the new system to purchase. Upon purchasing, Brinks was able to remotely walk me through the installation and set up, and at no charge! The tech who assisted with that virtual call was wonderful. She was patient with me and provided every clear instructions and coaching. And Brinks has the tools for a very effective remote solution. Thanks to you all!

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      Response from Brinks Home Security™

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Susan. We're pleased to hear about your experience with our virtual appointment service technician and thank you for being a long-time customer of ours. Customer protection and satisfaction are our top priorities at Brinks Home, and we’re committed to doing what we can to ensure this. We look forward to keeping you safe for years to come. – Paul H.

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      Reviewed April 16, 2026

      Called to get questions answered regarding the fact that I did not know that my security system which I purchased from Allstate Wireless security had been sold to Brinks. I have no idea when it happened but I got my questions answered professionally and in a timely manner. My only suggestion is that in order to replace my AllState security signs on my home with Brinks signs, I have to pay for them and have that amount added to my monthly bill. I would think that with my account having been bought from Allstate the first signs would have been provided as a courtesy. This is necessary because the phone number on the signs is different.

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      Response from Brinks Home Security™

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Faye. We're pleased to hear about your experience with our team after transitioning from your previous provider. We can assist with initial yard sign in this case. Customer protection and satisfaction are our top priorities at Brinks Home, and we’re committed to doing what we can to ensure this. We look forward to keeping you safe for years to come. – Paul H.

      Customer ServiceTechPriceMaintenanceStaffRates

      Reviewed April 15, 2026

      We have been using Brinks security for I think at least six years now. Great company, reasonably priced, and excellent service!! The service advisor that I spoke to earlier about a little situation we were having cleared it up right away. She was very corrigible, spoke clearly and knew the business. Spent all but maybe no more than 10 minutes on the phone with her. We discovered what the problem was and she's gonna have the parts sent out to us in a few days. You know how it is sometimes when you're trying to fix something or make something right again. You get somebody on the phone that you can't understand. They either talk too loudly or not loudly enough and don't really know their business. Well that's not the case here. She was incredible. I give her five stars.

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      Response from Brinks Home Security™

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Jack. We thank you for the six years you have allowed us to serve you. We're pleased to hear about your memorable experience with our team and providing you with a swift solution. Customer protection and satisfaction are our top priorities at Brinks Home, and we’re committed to doing what we can to ensure this. We look forward to keeping you safe for years to come. – Paul H.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffTimeliness

      Reviewed April 10, 2026

      My representative became very proactive to make this Zoom installation call succeed, even more-so, once he learned that this camera was to be aimed directly over my 91 yr old’s mother’s bed for safety. The original appointment to have an installer come was cancelled same day. After that, I had waited extra days due to a holiday weekend….(After 2 others with different instructions were unable to remotely get this camera to communicate with the main monitor). I am grateful to him. I chose Brinks to be able to simply run a quick errand knowing mom was safe in my home. Additionally, I can view her with sound on my cell and even hear her breathing. The sound is that good! Thanks!

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      Response from Brinks Home Security™

      Dear De,

      We are committed to providing our customers with premium-grade equipment to safeguard your investments. We’re pleased to hear that you are satisfied with your equipment. If you require any further assistance or have additional needs, please do not hesitate to contact us.

      Best regards,

      Hector S.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed May 9, 2026

      I’m enjoying my new system and customer service support has been great.

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      Response from Brinks Home Security™

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Brenda. We're pleased to hear about your experience with your service. Customer protection and satisfaction are our top priorities at Brinks Home, and we’re committed to doing what we can to ensure this. We look forward to keeping you safe for years to come. – Paul H.

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      Staff

      Reviewed May 9, 2026

      The gentleman who was helping me solve my issue was very helpful, polite and patient. I was receiving an alert about my fire alarm having a problem connecting. This usually means I need to change the batteries. When he was assisting me with this he identified a couple issues which required an additional upgrade to the system. He walked me through this and reset all my alarm sensors that were affected. When you can actually deal with a person instead of a computer it is refreshing. I would put his name here but I don’t remember it. To the young man in Houston that helped me thank you.

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      Response from Brinks Home Security™

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Rich. We're pleased to hear about your experience with the service you had received. Customer protection and satisfaction are our top priorities at Brinks Home, and we’re committed to doing what we can to ensure this. We look forward to keeping you safe for years to come. – Paul H.

      Customer ServiceCamera & VideoStaff

      Reviewed May 8, 2026

      Called service to say I needed a system review and discussion about where and what type of cameras would be good for our house. Candice was very helpful and thoughtfully set up a free video visit, so that only one in-person service visit will be needed.

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      Response from Brinks Home Security™

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Julia. We're pleased to hear about your experience with our service. Customer protection and satisfaction are our top priorities at Brinks Home, and we’re committed to doing what we can to ensure this. We look forward to keeping you safe for years to come. – Paul H.

      Staff

      Reviewed May 8, 2026

      Ron was kind, professional, and had a lot of patience with me. He walked me through everything step-by-step, until it was repaired.

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      Response from Brinks Home Security™

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Arthur. We're pleased to hear about your experience with Ron. Customer protection and satisfaction are our top priorities at Brinks Home, and we’re committed to doing what we can to ensure this. We look forward to keeping you safe for years to come. – Paul H.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed May 8, 2026

      Good customer service. They guide you through the setup process making it easy to do a lot of it yourself.

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      Response from Brinks Home Security™

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Stu. We're pleased to hear about your experience with our service. Customer protection and satisfaction are our top priorities at Brinks Home, and we’re committed to doing what we can to ensure this. We look forward to keeping you safe for years to come. – Paul H.

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      Brinks Home Security™ Company Information

      Company Name:
      Brinks Home Security™
      Company Type:
      Public
      Year Founded:
      1994
      Address:
      PO Box 814530
      City:
      Dallas
      State/Province:
      TX
      Postal Code:
      75381-4530
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.brinkshome.com

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