The pros of self-monitoring are: you have the flexibility of monitoring your home from your smartphone using a mobile app, there are no or low monthly fees, there is no middleman and there are no false alarm penalties. The cons of self-monitoring are: there is no one else to call for help, you don't get any equipment or installation assistance, and there is no backup protection or fail-safe option in the event of an emergency or break-in.  For more information, check out our full article on the pros and cons of self-monitoring home security systems.