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Professional alarm monitoring typically runs about $20 to $60 a month depending on features like cellular backup and video. Some companies require a contract; others are month to month. Self-monitored plans can be free, you receive the alerts yourself. Confirm whether monitoring is bundled with equipment financing, which can raise the effective monthly cost.

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