Brinks Home | Protect America

Brinks Home | Protect America

by Protect America, Inc.

206 ratings
83 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 22, 2011
  • March 6, 2021

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Control your home security and automation system remotely. Arm/disarm your system, view live camera feeds, and manage smart devices like locks and thermostats from your smartphone.

Arm and disarm security system
View live and recorded video
Control smart locks
Adjust Z-Wave thermostats
Manage Z-Wave devices
Receive event alerts
View event history
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What's New in Brinks Home | Protect America

6.4.5

March 6, 2021

- Bug fixes and improvements

User reviews

Bogus

Either the app or brinks in general, I no longer receive any notifications on my phone. Customer service no longer exists. It just automatically sends you a link that is supposed to help you troubleshoot your issues yourself.

Barely works on iPhone 15

This app constantly reports it cannot connect, or indicates alarm is offline, or most commonly reports an SSL error. My wifes iPhone 14 connects a little more often, but still not consistent. Brinks and protect america just have me do a manual reset on the panel. This is ridiculous. The poor app performance and inability to connect consistently is the reason I have decided to get away from Brinks and Protect America to something else more reliable and dependable. Had the same issues when i had an Android phone. Junk app. Do not recommend.
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MAJOR GLITCH: Alarms set off constantly

False alarms constantly being set off silently while I am home and the house is DISARMED.

I get phone calls from the security call center telling me the alarms have been set off!!

I tell them no but if I miss the call, the police arrive at my door!! Happened once already!!
They also start charging you if too many false alarms are called because you are wasting the police’s time and resources.

I don’t have the house armed at all and these alarms keep being set off!!

Technical support is over an hour wait on the phone. This is the worst organization ever.
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Horrible App, horrible company

I was a customer of Protect America before the Brinks takeover. Since then, the app is barely functioning and the customer service has been horrible. I would not recommend this company to anyone. They are also more expensive than most of their competitors for lower quality service. I am in the process of switching (which is a massive pain) so to avoid this issue for yourself in the future, heed my warning- AVOID!
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0 stars not possible

Not worth the time or money jus leave it in the App Store get ring or nest or something this is extremely terrible quality cameras bad alarm system is bad all of the above I’d give it negative stars if I could

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

System shows offline when panel is online and hardwired

Bug

App fails to arm/disarm despite multiple attempts

Bug

SSL connection errors on iPhone 15 and newer

Bug

Incorrect password errors with correct credentials

Bug

Notifications not working on iOS after updates

Bug

App crashes on launch or during use

Bug

Login loop preventing account access

Bug

Garage door status display shows 'close' instead of 'closed'

Bug

Calendar date selection non-functional

Bug

Time scroll inaccessible on iPhone 11+

Bug

False alarms triggered while system disarmed

Bug

App shows disarmed when system is armed

Bug

Inconsistent status between panel and app display

Bug

Camera timestamp not persisting correctly

Bug

Audio features non-functional

Bug

App incompatible with iPhone X notch design

Bug

Requested Features

11 requests

Touch ID/Face ID support for authentication

Feature

Clearer UI labels for arm/disarm buttons

Feature

Sensor identification by door/window name instead of numbers

Feature

Event history with better date/time filtering

Feature

MyQ Chamberlain garage door integration

Feature

Minimize camera feature on iPad while using other apps

Feature

Email notification preferences separate from banner notifications

Feature

Better accessibility support for VoiceOver users

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Automatic app updates without manual intervention

Feature

Improved notification system for maintenance windows

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app allows you to remotely control and monitor your Brinks Home Security or Protect America system. You can arm and disarm your system, view live video feeds from connected cameras, lock and unlock doors, and manage other smart home devices.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include the ability to arm/disarm your system, watch live or recorded video, lock/unlock doors, adjust Z-Wave thermostats, control other Z-Wave devices, receive event alerts, and view your event history.

Is this app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, its functionality is dependent on having a Brinks Home Security system and may require optional equipment and specific service plans for certain features.

What systems is this app compatible with?

This app is specifically designed to work with Brinks Home Security systems, which now include former Protect America customers. Certain features require compatible optional equipment and service plans.

How can I use this app to manage my home?

You can use the app to quickly check on your home, arm or disarm your security system from anywhere, and receive alerts if any unusual activity is detected. It also allows for convenient control of smart home devices like thermostats and locks without needing to be physically present.