homelife smart home & security
homelife smart home & security
A smarter, safer home
Make your home a smart home with devices made to work together.
homelife features & benefits
homelife features & benefits
Smart. Safe. Simple
Make your home smarter with easy-to-use features that put you in control.
Energy/Lighting
Energy/Lighting
Schedule your entryway lights or turn on the A/C from your driveway - right from your phone.
Home Monitoring
Home Monitoring
Check on the fur kids while you're at work or get a text when someone opens the door.
Safety
Safety
24/7 professional monitoring lets you know if there’s a break-in, fire, carbon monoxide, or flood.
Automations
Automations
Automatically turn on or off lights based on your schedule, get alerts based on activity at home, and so much more.
Bring your whole home together
Make your smart home a connected home. See how you can combine Homelife with reliable wifi and awesome entertainment.
homelife equipment
homelife equipment
Ready for a smarter home?
Add some equipment
Soup up your smart home with locks, motion sensors and whatever else you need.
Get more from your cameras
Capture and playback up to 10 days of recorded video using Continuous Video Recording, available in checkout.
homelife plans & pricing
homelife plans & pricing
Ready for safer home?
Always know that home is safe with Homelife Security.
Start creating your smart home
Pick your base package: smart home features only or home security plus smart home
Homelife Availability
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Homelife Availability
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Make home even smarter
Make home even smarter
homelife installation
homelife installation
Leave the professional installation to us
Get a personalized setup and a walkthrough of devices and features with a professional install.
Need more info? Talk to an expert or get a free in-home consultation.
Speak to our experts
Speak to our experts
Arrange a free in-home consultation
Arrange a free in-home consultation
Our services work better together
Bundling services doesn't just give you more for your money, it also helps your services work better together.
Bundle a few services to get more from your smart home, like a better connection between devices or a Voice Remote that can turn on your lights.
Control your home your way
Control your home your way
You've got a few easy ways to take care of your home.
New Contour Voice Remote tricks
Command your lights, plugs, locks and thermostats using the Voice Remote. All you need is Contour TV and some Homelife smart devices.
Smart Security Touchscreen Control Panel
Just tap on your touchscreen to set alarms, call for emergency response, view cameras and control smart devices.
Only available with Homelife Security
Homelife app
Homelife app
Take control with a tap
Check in on home and control smart devices—all from anywhere with the Homelife app.
Care that never quits
Give Mom and Dad the confidence to live on their own with our suite of Homelife Care medical alert devices.
Homelife FAQs
Homelife FAQs
How do you control Cox Homelife features?
How do you control Cox Homelife features?
The Cox Homelife mobile app and Touchscreen Control Panel (Security package) make it easy to control all your Homelife devices and services whether you’re at home or away. Through the Cox Homelife mobile app, you can set your alarm system, view camera feeds and control all your connected devices from virtually anywhere. You can download the Homelife mobile app free from your Apple or Google Play app store.
Homelife Security customers can also use their Homelife Touchscreen Control Panel to set their alarm system, communicate with emergency response teams, view video feeds, and monitor and control their connected devices.
Can I give mobile app access to everyone in the home?
Can I give mobile app access to everyone in the home?
Yes, the Homelife mobile app can be used by anyone in the home who has been given your Homelife username and password. There is no limit to the amount of mobile devices or tablets you can use to monitor and control your Homelife system.
What are the monitoring options of Cox Homelife?
What are the monitoring options of Cox Homelife?
Cox Homelife Security & Automation service plan offers 24/7 professionally monitored security from award-winning UL-listed CSAA Five Diamond certified monitoring center. Cox Homelife Automation service plan is not a monitored home security system and includes home automation services only; Cox Homelife Security & Automation service plan required for professional monitoring services for intrusion, smoke/fire and related system components.
What kind of smart home devices are available with Cox Homelife?
What kind of smart home devices are available with Cox Homelife?
Cox Homelife offers a variety of smart devices that can be connected to your Homelife system including HD cameras, Smart Door Locks, Smart LED Light Bulbs, Smart Plugs, and more. All Homelife devices can be easily and conveniently controlled from the Homelife mobile app, no matter where you are. Visit cox.com/shophomelife to see all the smart devices Homelife has to offer.
How does the Cox Homelife camera feature work and does it record video?
How does the Cox Homelife camera feature work and does it record video?
Cox Homelife cameras allow you to monitor your home from virtually anywhere, anytime. With Homelife cameras, you can view live video clips, take pictures, and set Rules to record video when system events occur, such as the front door opening or when your alarm status changes. You can also have pictures and video clips emailed to you directly whenever Rules or other system events are activated. Any pictures or video clips you capture can be viewed via the Homelife mobile app and saved directly to your device.
How does Cox Homelife work and is my privacy safe?
How does Cox Homelife work and is my privacy safe?
Cox Homelife Security relies on a private, secure LocalArea Network (LAN) and ZigBee technology to monitor and control all your Homelife services and devices. Each Homelife Security system is equipped with a unique Homelife security router, which uses your home WiFi to create a unique LAN for your Homelife system. Every Homelife device you have in your home will connect to your Homelife network. This extra layer of security is designed to keep your devices safe and secure from outside interference and intrusion.
What are the benefits of having my Homelife system professionally installed?
What are the benefits of having my Homelife system professionally installed?
Every Homelife customer has their system professionally installed by one of our trusted, expert technicians. Timely, respectful of your home, and offering world-class workmanship, Homelife technicians are there to ensure your installation experience is quick and easy. Your technician will also provide a complete walkthrough of your Homelife system so that you know exactly what you’re getting, how your Homelife system works, and how you can use Homelife to make your home safer, smarter and more efficient.
Looking for more?
User learning period
User learning period
See how false alarms work during your orientation grace period.
Moving?
Moving?
Find out how to move your service to your new place.
User responsibility info
User responsibility info
Read about important policies, like false alarm fees and technician info.
Smart Home Guides
Smart Home Guides
Helpful tutorials to improve your smart home experience and security.
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