We like how TELUS has six plans to choose from to fit your budget and needs, and we also like that Bell offers home security at half the price if you bundle it with internet and mobile (two services that are a must). We don’t like how both home security companies require you to sign at least a three-year contract, but that might not bother you because you’re already planning to keep home security for longer. Let’s dive into the details to see which home security system is best for you. We believe you’re guaranteed to find a home security plan that works for you among the 10 packages these home security companies offer. For example, TELUS’s and ’s basic self-monitoring plans include a camera of your choice. But TELUS’s plan is $5 cheaper than Bell’s, but Bell throws in a smart light bulb and smart plug. But if you need less features, the table below compares TELUS’s offerings to help you decide on a plan. And check out the equipment section to see what each plan includes. And if none of these plans fit you and your home, TELUS also offers customized packages. If you want to increase the heat on your smart thermostat before you get home, grab either the Smart Automation Plus, Control, or Control + Video plan. We recommend Bell’s Best plan because it offers home automation. So, you’ll be able to turn on the kitchen lights wherever you might be with the Bell mobile app. Bell offers home security at half the price listed for 36 months if you bundle it with internet and mobility . Bell’s fiber internet plans range from $55 to $150 per month for download speeds of 10 Mbps to 8 Gbps . And mobile plans range from $55–$105 for up to four phone lines. If you don’t already have a reliable internet provider, you’ll want to consider ordering internet because your cameras will need Wi-Fi to function (like we need nanaimo bars to function). TELUS has pieces from reliable brands like Alarm.com, Skybell (doorbells), and Weiser. So you’re guaranteed to receive some quality equipment to feel secure in your home. Bell, on the other hand, provides quantity. Bell’s $50 plan includes eight pieces of equipment; not even TELUS’s most expensive package offers that number. And with the Best $60 plan, you can get two cameras. Other than that, TELUS and Bell have features in their cameras that the other doesn’t—but they’re just minor differences.
The indoor camera has two-way talk. The doorbell camera has a zoom feature Each camera has motion detection.
Soooo, even though we’re not sure if Bell’s cameras have an essential home security camera feature, Bell’s indoor camera does have two features we think you could get behind:
1080p resolution Night vision
Why does this matter? If you’d like to turn on the AC on your smart thermostat or turn on the porch lights from your smartphone, your choice of plans is easily narrowed down. TELUS offers home automation in three of the six home security packages:
Smart Automation Plus (self-monitored for $33 per month) Control (professionally monitored for $57 per month) Control + Video (the plan we like with professional monitoring for $60 per month)
Bell offers smart home integration with only one of its plans: Best for $60 per month.
Prices and monitoring plans: Tie. TELUS SmartHome Security offers six plans ranging from $15 to $60, and Bell’s four packages range from $20 to $60. Both offer self-monitored and professionally-monitored plans. TELUS provides discounts if you sign a 5-year contract, and Bell applies discounts if you bundle with internet and mobility. Security equipment: Tie. TELUS gives you 1–8 pieces of equipment from reliable brands, like Alarm.com, Skybell, and Weiser. Bell home security gives you 3–9 pieces made by Bell themselves. The equipment from either company includes video doorbells, indoor and outdoor cameras, and motion detectors. Cameras: TELUS. TELUS’s cameras win because TELUS specifies on its website that all of its cameras have motion detection, while Bell’s website does not. The other differences are that TELUS’s indoor camera has two-way talk and its doorbell camera has a zoom feature. Bell’s indoor camera gives you 1080p resolution and night vision. Smart home integrations: TELUS. TELUS offers home automation in three of its six home security packages: Smart Automation Plus, Control, and Control + Video (the plan we recommend). Bell provides home integrations with its Best plan, which is also the package we suggest ordering from this home security company.
Pricing and discounts Equipment (quality and quantity) Camera features Home automation
When possible, we like to test all home security systems we review so we have hands-on experience to relay to you. In this case, we don’t live in Canada, so we did hours of thorough research based on our expertise to avoid leading you astray.
