While the Nest Secure starter kit is expensive, it does come standard with additional features that others don’t include. Which is great, if you need those features, but not so great if you don’t. Nest offers professional monitoring through Brinks formerly Moni and has a monitoring plan that starts at $19. 99/month. However, if you want cloud video recording, cellular backup, etc, all add on services will require an additional monthly fee. Also, you can purchase add on equipment such as Nest thermostats, doorbell, environmental disaster detectors, smart locks, as well as, one or more of Nest’s four available security cameras. Homelife Automation $19. 99/mo. offer includes new Cox Homelife Automation service plan and is available to residential customers with current subscription to one or more of Cox video, Internet and/or phone service in select Cox service areas. Free starter equipment kit 1 Door/Window Sensor, 1 Smart LED Light Bulb, and 1 HD Camera and hub device are included with paid install and qualifying credit; additional equipment fees may be extra. Certain advertised features may require Homelife Security and Automation service plan and additional equipment purchase.