Alarm Monitoring Pricing Starting at Just $8.95/Month
No middleman. Just protection.
24/7/365
Home and Business Alarm monitoring priced for everyone
All plans include 24/7 live operator monitoring from our UL-certified central station, average alarm response times under 30 seconds, and no long-term contracts. Billed annually.
Good Protection
Landline Monitoring
$8.95/m
Billed annually ($107.40/yr)
- Landline connection
- 24/7 live operator response
- Fire, burglary & medical alerts
- No long-term contract
- $35 one-time setup fee
Better Protection
Internet Monitoring
$13.95/m
Billed annually ($167.40/yr)
- Broadband internet connection
- Faster signal delivery
- 24/7 live operator response
- Fire, burglary & medical alerts
- No long-term contract
Best Protection
Cellular Monitoring
$19.95/m
Billed annually ($239.40/yr)
- Dedicated cellular network
- Works if phone & internet are cut
- 24/7 live operator response
- Fire, burglary & medical alerts
- No long-term contract
Why choose our professional alarm monitoring services?
Why does professional monitoring cost $8.95 instead of $30?
Most alarm companies contract with third-party central stations that charge wholesale rates — then pass those costs to customers at $30–$50/month. Alarm Relay is different: we operate our own in-house UL Listed, TMA Five Diamond Certified central station and provide monitoring directly to customers over the internet. No third-party station. No dealer markup. The same professional-grade monitoring at a fraction of the typical price. Unlike competitors who lock you into 3-year monthly contracts, we offer the equivalent of just $8.95 per month via simple annual billing.
The industry average for alarm monitoring is $30–$50/month. Because Alarm Relay provides direct monitoring from its own in-house central station, customers receive the same UL Listed, Five Diamond Certified service starting at just $8.95/month — without the third-party overhead built into most competitors’ pricing.”
Equipment compatibility
We monitor the home security system you already have.
Alarm Relay’s UL Listed, Five Diamond Certified central station can monitor the most widely installed non-proprietary residential and commercial alarm systems in the United States. In most cases, you can connect your existing system without replacing any hardware.
Other panels — Contact us to confirm compatibility
Common questions
Alarm Relay provides three monitoring plans: Landline monitoring starts at $8.95/month, Internet monitoring at $13.95/month, and Cellular monitoring at $19.95/month. All plans are billed annually. A one-time $35 setup fee applies to the landline plan. One-time activation fees for internet and cellular plans may apply.
There are no long-term or multi-year contracts. Our customers benefit from our low rates because we offer payment for the full year up front. Renewal terms are annual on a year-to-year basis.
Alarm Relay’s central station has an average alarm response time of under 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All operators are TMA-trained and the station maintains UL certification for performance standards.
Yes. Alarm Relay can monitor most widely installed non-proprietary alarm systems, including those from DSC, Honeywell, GE, Bosch, and Napco. A free assessment is available — call 1-800-624-6866 or use the online assessment tool.
Landline ($8.95/mo) uses your home phone line — the most affordable option, though vulnerable to line cuts. Internet ($13.95/mo) uses your broadband connection for faster, more reliable signal delivery. Cellular ($19.95/mo) uses a dedicated cellular communicator that operates independently of your phone and internet lines — the most secure option, and the one most recommended by security professionals.
Most alarm providers contract with third-party central stations and pass along their overhead costs to customers. Alarm Relay provides direct monitoring from its own in-house UL Listed, Five Diamond Certified central station, accessed over the internet. This eliminates third-party fees and dealer markups entirely — delivering professional-grade monitoring starting at $8.95/month, compared to the industry average of $30–$50/month.
Alarm Relay has been providing professional alarm monitoring since 1972 — over 50 years of protecting homes and businesses across the United States. The company is headquartered in El Cajon, California.
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