Does Frontpoint have a contract?

Yes. Frontpoint typically requires a 1-3 year contract depending on the plan and any promotional equipment pricing. Early cancellation requires paying 80% of the remaining contract balance as a termination fee.

Can I use Frontpoint equipment without monitoring?

The equipment is yours to keep after the contract ends. However, without Frontpoint's monitoring service, the sensors work as local alarms only — no professional monitoring, no police dispatch, and no app control.

How to Cancel Frontpoint Security Monitoring (2026 Guide)

Updated February 2026 • 6 min read

📞 Phone required. Call 1-877-602-5276. Have your contract handy — early termination fee is typically 80% of the remaining contract balance.

Frontpoint is a DIY home security system with professional monitoring. Their contracts (1-3 years) and early termination fees make them one of the hardest security companies to cancel. At $35-50/month, that is $420-1,800 over a full contract. Here is how to get out.

Know Your Contract

Contract length: Typically 1-3 years
Early termination fee: Usually 80% of remaining months
Example: 18 months remaining × $44/month × 80% = $633 termination fee
Auto-renewal: Contracts may auto-renew for 1 year if you do not cancel before the end

How to Cancel

Review your contract to find the end date and termination terms
Call 1-877-602-5276
Request cancellation — ask for the exact termination fee amount
If near the contract end, ask them to confirm the cancellation window
Get written confirmation via email
Follow up with a certified letter for legal proof

Negotiation Tactics

Wait for contract end: If you are within 2-3 months of the end, it is cheaper to just ride it out than pay the termination fee.
Moving: Some contracts allow cancellation if you move to an area where Frontpoint does not operate. Check your agreement.
Military deployment: Active duty military may have cancellation rights under the SCRA (Servicemembers Civil Relief Act).
Service issues: Document any service failures (false alarms, slow response, equipment problems) as leverage for fee reduction.
BBB complaint: Frontpoint sometimes reduces fees after BBB complaints to protect their rating.

Cheaper Alternatives (No Long Contracts)

SimpliSafe ($15-25/month): No contract, month-to-month, cancel anytime
Ring Alarm ($10-20/month): No contract, self-monitoring is free
Wyze ($4/month): Cheapest professional monitoring, no contract
Abode ($6-20/month): No contract, works with HomeKit and Google Home
Self-monitoring (free): Use Ring, Wyze, or Home Assistant with phone notifications — no monthly fee

💡 Lesson learned: Never sign a multi-year home security contract. SimpliSafe, Ring, and Wyze all offer professional monitoring with no contract and month-to-month billing. If the service is bad, you cancel — no penalty.

Summary

Cancel: Call 1-877-602-5276 + certified letter
Termination fee: ~80% of remaining contract
Equipment: Yours to keep
Best alternative: SimpliSafe (no contract, $15-25/month)

💡 What other monthly services are draining your account? Upload your bank statement to JustCancel — we will find every subscription and recurring charge.

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Quick Cancel Guide: Frontpoint Security

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions