Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I brought and installed this system a few weeks ago and I'm loving it so far. Here are the highlights: Pros - Low cost for starter pack. It has just enough to get your system up and running. However the Costco bundle comes with more sensors for just a little more $. Otherwise you can buy sensors individually. - Low cost for professional monitoring, which is optional. Comes with a cell backup which is included in the monitoring. No Contracts for monitoring! - Very DIY friendly. Took minutes to install and set up. - one app to view doorbell cameras, floodlight cameras, and alarm system. - the base station is separate from the keypad which is an excellent choice. It allows me to hide the base station. - the base station is loaded with various internal antennas (wifi, cell, zwave, zigbee) which leaves the door open for future home automation. Cons - the door and window contact sensors are large. Maybe it's large because of the battery which is supposed to last 3 years. - you can only buy additional sensors individually, unless you have a Costco membership. At Costco you can buy 4 packs of the door and window sensor, but I think this should be able to buy this normally. - they don't yet have a glass break or flood sensor but I understand it's in the pipeline since this is such a new product offering. - the home, away, disarm buttons on the key pad don't light up which makes it difficult to use in the dark. The numbers do light up with motion however. - the keypad can be mounted on a wall but it doesn't allow for power wire routing behind the unit when mounted because of the mounting bracket geometry. I plan to modify the mounting bracket so I can route power wiring behind the unit and not just above or below. - limited tie ins with the echo, doorbells and cameras, but I understand this is in the pipeline. All said and done, I am VERY satisfied with my purchase and I'm excited for the future offerings Ring will have.