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Armorax Security Review – 2018

2018 Armorax Security Review Update

While we were originally impressed with the Armorax Security program, our initial enthusiasm for Armorax has dropped off significantly as the company continues to show signs that it is struggling. There have been a number of changes over the past year that may be cause for concern for potential Armorax customers, and have been reflected in our Armorax reviews summary.

Armorax BBB Rating

The BBB rating has dropped off dramatically from an A (at the time of our original Armorax review) to a C+.

Additionally, the lines of communication are inconsistent.  In our most recent secret shopping efforts, we have found that even the sales department does not consistently pick up the phone. Inbound calls are typically greeted by a voice mail that instructs one to contact 911 if this is an emergency…or to stay on the line for the sales department.

After 2 or 3 minutes on hold, one is finally greeted by an answering service who will take a name and number for a return call.

This makes one wonder what happens if I have a l problem with my system?

Frequent Pricing and Equipment Changes

Equipment Vendors

Additionally, Armorax has switched manufacturers three times over the past year.  They have switched from the state of the art 2 Gig Technologies line up, briefly offered the  Interlogix Simon XT, and are now offering the lesser known Resolution Helix panel.

Rate Plan Changes

Moreover, they have also dramatically changed their monitoring rate structure three times in the past year.

In online Armorax reviews, you will find that practically no two sites reflect the same pricing structure.  Even worse…the rate plans depicted in the reviews are typically not the plans you will find on the web site. (or should I say landing page…more on that later) This is indicative of poor communication between Armorax and their affiliate partners.

They originally offered no contract programs  and programs with Free equipment and monitoring rates as low as $19.99/mo.

Subsequently, they moved away from multiple packages to an all-inclusive rate of $24.99/mo. for security and full home automation. This  was an outstanding value, but, it is no longer available.

Their current offering costs $99.00 up front and basic monitoring starts at $34.99 and this does not even include interactive services.  The mobile app is an additional monthly fee.

Lack of Transparency

Moreover, the total lack of online transparency does little to inspire confidence.

Currently they have a one page website that offers little or no information on the company background, equipment, pricing, monitoring company and services, Mobile App, installation instructions or videos…or just about anything else that a potential customer might want to know.

2018 Armorax Security Review Summary

While the company showed great promise originally, we are no longer enthusiastic  about  endorsing them as one of  the top alarm companies. Perhaps it is just a case of a young company going through some growing pains…and they will ultimately prove to be a strong contender.

However, in the interim, in our opinion, there are much better alternatives. Check out our top alarm companies and see how they compare in our home security company comparison chart.

Armorax Security has introduced ultra-affordable, full feature monitoring for just $24.99/mo. to catapult to the forefront and challenge the perennial leaders of our best home security companies list.  Armorax Security Reviews praise the young company for offering top of the line 2GIG Technologies equipment for free and couple that with super affordable monitoring that includes the most sought after Alarm.com  home automation features.

Can the new kid on the block compete?

Armorax Security

While they may indeed be the new kid on the block in the world of DIY home security, Armorax is carving out a space amongst the top DIY alarm companies by offering state of the art equipment and a laundry list of options for customizing the Armorax Blackbox home security system to customer’s individual needs.

Will they succeed in meeting the needs of discerning DIY home security customers? Time will tell…but, the prospects look quite promising so far.

There are few online  Armorax Blackbox Reviews, but the few we’ve come across are positive.  

>February 2017 Update< – Armorax aligns with Safe Home Security and Introduces Ultra-affordable monitoring Rate- $24.95/mo. with Alarm.com and Crash and Smash!

Our Armorax review  summary and detailed editor’s reviews are followed by the customer Arrmorax  Reviews and  a FAQ section in which we compare Armorax DIY Security with some of our top rated alarm companies. 

If you currently have an Armorax Home Security system, we hope you will share your experience with our readers below.

Reputation and Credibility

Armorax  came on to the DIY home security scene in 2014.  Located in Chicago, Illinois, Armorax  quickly established themselves as a legitimate DIY alarm equipment and service provider by offering the very latest in home security products with a wide selection of monitoring options.

Unlike most traditional home security companies, Armorax does not require a long term contract.  Instead they offer their customers the latest 2 Gig Technologies equipment and the choice of getting a non-monitored, self monitored or professionally monitored home security system.

The website reflects well on the young company.  It is professional, informative and well laid out. However it could be more transparent in regards to add-on equipment pricing.

While they have a limited track record in the industry, they have been accredited by the BBB and have a C+ rating.  Even more impressive is the fact that they enjoy a 4.71 out of 5 rating from 60 customer reviews with the BBB.

Armorax Monitoring

Armorax offers the full spectrum of monitoring options.  A prospective Armorax Home Security System customer can select from:

• Unmonitored with no equipment subsidies
• Self Monitored -with or without a 3 year billing commitment
• Professionally monitored- with or without a 3 year billing commitment

With an unmonitored system there are no equipment subsidies.  Consequently the basic Armorax Blackbox security system package starts at a rather hefty $649.

For the purposes of our Armorax review, we will focus on the latter two, with the industry standard 3 year monitoring agreement. This is by far the most popular option…and includes generous equipment subsidies.

The Cover plan includes 100% Cellular monitoring for just $19.95.  This is an exceptional rate for cellular monitoring services.

Both Control and Complete include remote system management and interactive capabilities from the award winning Alarm.com App. This App enables you to manage the security system and  home automation functions remotely, receive event notifications and observe video on your iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows, Pebble, and Kindle devices…as well as through a standard web browser.

The Control plan, for $29.95/mo. is a self monitored system and does not include professional monitoring or Alarm.com’s Crash and Smash protection.

The Complete package is an exceptional value, which combines maximum equipment subsidies with comprehensive  interactive capabilities AND top notch professional monitoring services for just $39.95/mo.

>February 2017 Update< – Armorax has aligned themselves  with Safe Home Security and simplified their  rate plan structure by introducing a new Ultra-affordable monitoring Rate- $24.95/mo. with Alarm.com and Crash and Smash!

That’ right...$24.95….and that rate is NOT an introductory rate.  It is locked in for the duration of the 36 month agreement.

This is not some bare-boned plan to get you to call in so they can upsell you.

This is a full featured, comprehensive interactive security and home automation plan that includes:

• Alarm.com
• Interactive Service- Arm/Disarm/Notifications and Alerts
• Comprehensive Home Automation
• Video Surveillance Monitoring/Management
• Crash and Smash
• Geo Services….and more.

All for $24.95/mo.

This blows away pretty much every offer in the marketplace…and renders the old Armorax offers obsolete.

   

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• Blackbox Price
• 100% Wireless/Cellular
• Intrusion Protection
• Environmental Protection
• 24/7 Professional Monitoring
• Crash and Smash
• Remote Control/Access
• Geo Services
• Home Automation
• Video Monitoring

 

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Pricing and Equipment

Armorax  security partners with 2Gig Technologies to provide state of the art security equipment. Although 2Gig may not be as well known as some other wireless Honeywell, GE/Interlogix, DSC, and Quolsys…the 2Gig control panel offers an unparalleled feature set. It is extremely user friendly and it’s full color touchscreen display is an attractive addition to any household.

With 40 zones, built in cellular, Z-Wave and Wi-Fi…the system has all the technology you need to create a comprehensive security and home automation system.

It is compatible with a full line up of Z-Wave home automation equipment, including:

• Kwikset
• Schlage
• Evolve
• Lutron
• Honeywell
• Yale
• Trane
• Jasco
• LiftMaster
• Leviton

Armorax offers a substantial equipment subsidy on all the packages with a 3 year monitoring agreement. The Complete package offers a $649 subsidy making the basic Blackbox package FREE with an industry standard 3 year monitoring agreement.

Armorax Customer Service

Although Armorax is a relatively new company, they have a solid A BBB rating and very positive feedback on the BBB reviews. While their posted sales/support is rather limited (10AM-6PM M-F), they do offer 24/7 chat support.

Negative 3rd party feedback is virtually non-existent..which is generally a good indicator that they are taking care of their customers.

In addition to offering the full spectrum of billing options, Armorax backs their equipment with a 30 Day Money Back guarantee and a 3 year equipment warranty.  They’ll even pick up the tabe for return shipping if you are not 100% satisfied!

Overall, it is clear that Armorax is committed to exceeding customer expectations and taking care of their customers.

Armorax Review Summary

Armorax is a relative newcomer to the security and home automation industry.  As such…they have taken extraordinary measures to earn their stripes.

They are turning the DIY alarm industry upside down by simplifying their monitoring rate structure and offering the best for less….way less! They offer:

• Top Of the Line Equipment -2Gig Touchscreen 
• 3 Year Warranty
• $0 Up Front Cost
  • FREE Equipment
  • NO Shipping
  • NO Activation Fee
• $24.95 Cellular Monitoring…Including:
  • Alarm.com
  • Home Automation
  • Crash and Smash
  • Geo Services
• Rate Lock Guarantee
• Unconditional 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee

Armorax has laid down the gauntlet and is poised to take the home security industry by storm.

Consequently, they have skyrocketed up to earn a spot in our HSA Top 5 Best Home Security Companies!

While not yet a household name…they will be.

The pieces are in place for them to become the top contender in the DIY alarm industry. They offer top notch equipment, outstanding monitoring and interactive services….at the lowest price in the industry.

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Armorax Security Systems -Equipment

Blackbox Control Panel- 2Gig Technologies

Armorax partners with 2Gig Technologies to offer their customers a comprehensive line-up of state of the art home security equipment.

Control Panel

Armorax Blackbox – 2Gig GC3 Upgrade + Sensors

The brains of the Armorax Blackbox is the 2GIG Go!Control touchscreen panel. The Blackbox houses practically all of the most sought after security and home automation features

• Design- minimalist with full color touchscreen interface.
• 48 Wireless Zones (and 2 Hard Wire Zones)- means it is fully expandable.
• 32 User Codes-enables you to easily control access.
• Cellular – Includes cellular chip for wireless communication. Eliminates the chance of cut phone or cable lines.
• Z-Wave- Most popular frequency for wireless home automation devices.
• Wi-Fi internet capabilities- enables local weather displays and over the air updates.
• Severe Weather Alerts- available for early warning emergency response.
• Over the Air Updates – Uses Wi-Fi connection to update software .
• Alarm.com Interactive Services- Control and interface with your system from any computer, tablet or mobile device.

Security Sensors

Door Contacts-In addition to standard wireless door and window contacts, Armorax also offers:

• Bypass Door/Window Contact- enables you to temporarily bypass a zone at the touch of a button without having to disarm the system.
• Recessed Door/Window Sensor- Drilled into a wod door fram…is hidden from view.
• Garage Door Contact- For overhead garage doors, this tilt sensor detects a change in the angle of an overhead garage door.

Interior Protection

• Motion Detectors- standard PIR (passive infrared) pet immune (up to 40 lbs.) sensors cover a 30’ x 35’ area.
• Glass Break Detectors- are dual technology acoustic sensors that detect the sound of breaking glass in rooms with multiple windows.
• Image Sensors-combine an integrated still camera with a motion detector. Can be interfaced with the Alarm.com mobile app to enable e-mail or text alerts when movement is detected.

Life Safety Devices

• Wireless Smoke Sensor- This triple duty smoke detector combines a photoelectric smoke detector, fixed and rate of rise heat detector and a low temperature freeze detector- all in one unit.
• Firefighter Module-enables you to incorporate all interconnected, UL listed hardwired smoke detectors into your system
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors-sense the presence of CO.

Miscellaneous

• 4 Button Key Chain Remote- convenient key fobs which enable you to arm and disarm the system initiate a panic alert.
• Wireless Remote Panic Button- this water resistant panic button can even be worn in the shower.
• Universal Garage Door Opener- can be synchronized with the 4 button key fob.
• Home Disaster Sensor- This tri—mode sensor detects flooding, freezing and rapid rises in temperature.

Home Automation

• Z-Wave Thermostat- This programmable thermostat can help save on the energy bill. It can be easily programmed and controlled from anywhere through the interactive interface and can even be set to adjust the temperature when the system is armed or disarmed.
• Z-Wave Plug In Modules- plug in directly to standard wall receptacles and control attached lamps or appliances at the touch of a button through the 2GIG control panel, or any internet connected computer, tablet or mobile device through the interactive services of Alarm.com.

Video Cameras

Armorax also has doorbell and indoor security cameras available. All cameras are wireless and viewable through the internet through your wi-fi connection. Keep in mind, the cameras still require a power connection.

The Armorax Blackbox is the basic configuration including the 2Gig GC2 Control panel, 2 door sensors, a motion sensor, window stickers and yard sign. It can be upgraded to the GC3 Panel, with a 7″ touchscreen display for just $49, and can be fully customized to meet individual needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Armorax Home Security measure up to the competition?

While Armorax is a relatively new player in the DIY home security system arena, their Blackbox security program looks very promising.  Time will tell whether they will be able to meet the customer service and tech support demands of a growing customer base.  One might feel more comfortable entrusting one of our Top 5 Rated Alarm Companies to protect their home or family.  For a quick side by side comparison, click on the tabs below.

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