Equipment once. Monitoring monthly. Cancel anytime.
Equipment is a one-time purchase (splittable at checkout with Klarna, Affirm, or Afterpay). Monitoring is a separate monthly subscription — pick the tier that fits and change it any time from your account.
Self-monitoring
You receive alerts and decide what to do — great for renters and small setups.
SelfGuard from $24.95/mo + tax · CamGuard (cameras only) $19.95/mo + tax
No activation fee when you set up online. Prefer we do it for you? Assisted activation is $39 one-time.
Professional monitoring
Professional monitoring connects your alarms to a 24/7 ULC-listed central station for verification and dispatch, where available.
From $34.95/mo + tax
No activation fee when you set up online. Prefer we do it for you? Assisted activation is $39 one-time.
| Feature | Self | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time push & email alerts | ||
| Arm / disarm from the app | ||
| Live & recorded video | ||
| Smart automations & schedules | ||
| Cellular backup signalling | ||
| 24/7 ULC-listed monitoring centre | ||
| Police, fire & medical dispatch | ||
| Two-way voice on alarm | Optional | |
| Crash & Smash protection | ||
| Permit/insurance certificate |
Monthly monitoring plans
Plan
SelfGuard
A real alarm system you monitor yourself. Arm/disarm from anywhere and get instant alerts when a door opens or motion is detected. Unlimited sensors (up to your panel's capacity — 128 on IQ Panel 4). You decide who to call.
$24.95/mo + tax
No activation fee when you set up online. Prefer we do it for you? Assisted activation is $39 one-time.
- Unlimited sensors (panel capacity)
- Arm/disarm from anywhere
- Instant push & email alerts
- Add smart lock & light control for $5.99/mo
- Upgrade to 24/7 professional monitoring anytime
Plan
SelfGuard Plus
Alarm, cameras and smart home in one app. Lock and unlock doors and control lights from your phone — included at no extra monthly fee. Everything in SelfGuard plus live video. Self-monitored; upgrade to 24/7 professional monitoring anytime.
$32.95/mo + tax
No activation fee when you set up online. Prefer we do it for you? Assisted activation is $39 one-time.
- Smart lock & light control included (no extra monthly fee)
- Thermostat & garage control included
- Live video & clips (up to 4 cameras)
- Water leak protection included
- Everything in SelfGuard
Plan
Essential
24/7 professional monitoring. A ULC-listed central station watches your alarm around the clock and dispatches police, fire or medical help. Full app control included.
$34.95/mo + tax
No activation fee when you set up online. Prefer we do it for you? Assisted activation is $39 one-time.
- 24/7 ULC-listed monitoring
- Cellular + Wi-Fi signalling
- Police, fire & medical dispatch
- Crash & Smash protection
- Mobile app control
Dispatch and permit rules vary by municipality.
Choose EssentialPlan
Complete
Professional monitoring plus smart home. Lock and unlock doors and control lights from your phone — included at no extra monthly fee — with thermostat, schedules and automation rules.
$44.95/mo + tax
No activation fee when you set up online. Prefer we do it for you? Assisted activation is $39 one-time.
- Smart lock & light control included (no extra monthly fee)
- Thermostat & garage control included
- Water leak protection included
- Schedules & automation rules
- Everything in Essential
Compatible Z-Wave devices required for automation.
Choose CompletePlan
Ultimate
Everything, monitored 24/7: dispatch, video, water protection and smart lock & light control — all included in one plan.
$49.99/mo + tax
No activation fee when you set up online. Prefer we do it for you? Assisted activation is $39 one-time.
- Smart lock & light control included (no extra monthly fee)
- Live video, clips & video alerts (up to 4 cameras)
- Water leak protection included
- Thermostat & garage control included
- Everything in Complete
Some features require additional compatible devices.
Choose UltimatePlan
CamGuard
Watch your home from your phone. Up to 4 cameras, live view, recorded clips and instant alerts. Cameras only — no alarm sensors, no dispatch.
$19.95/mo + tax
No activation fee when you set up online. Prefer we do it for you? Assisted activation is $39 one-time.
- Live & recorded video
- Push & email alerts
- Mobile app control
- Up to 4 cameras, 1,000 clips
Self-monitoring only. No central-station dispatch.
Choose CamGuardOptional monthly add-ons
Add to your plan — availability depends on the plan you choose.
Smart Lock & Light Control (+ thermostat)
Lock/unlock doors and control lights and thermostat from the app. Already included on SelfGuard Plus, Complete and Ultimate.
$5.99/mo + tax
Water Leak Protection
Leak and flood alerts with optional automatic water shut-off.
$4.99/mo + tax
Video Doorbell
Adds a video doorbell with 400 clips/month.
$7.99/mo + tax
Extra Cameras (4 more + 5,000 clips)
Add 4 extra cameras with 5,000 clips of storage.
$12.99/mo + tax
Wellness / Aging-in-Place
Daily activity monitoring & inactivity alerts.
$12.99/mo + tax
Connected Car
Track vehicle location and trip history.
$12.99/mo + tax
Two-Way Voice
Central-station voice through the panel.
$4.99/mo + tax
How professional monitoring works
- 1
Alarm triggers
A sensor, smoke, or panic button fires on your panel.
- 2
Signal sent
The panel sends a verified signal over cellular + Wi-Fi.
- 3
Centre verifies
A ULC-listed central station reviews the event and attempts to reach you, where available.
- 4
Dispatch
If the alarm is unverified, police, fire, or medical can be dispatched where the service is offered.
- 5
Follow-up
Incident details are available in your app.
Is there an activation fee?
No activation fee ($0) when you complete everything online yourself, including takeovers, transfers and reactivations. Prefer we do it for you? Assisted activation, where our team completes the setup, is $39 one-time, plus tax.
Need proof of monitoring for your home insurer? Get a monitoring certificate
Monitoring availability, emergency dispatch procedures, permit requirements, and false-alarm rules vary by region. Confirm details before activation.