Life Protect 24/7 Review


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Updated: December 11, 2022

Life Protect 24/7 Mobile Monitoring Unit

WHAT IS LIFE PROTECT 24/7?

Life Protect 24/7 is medical alert company headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, and was established in 2013. Life Protect 24/7 claims to be America’s fastest-growing medical alert company and although they are newer to the medical alert monitoring scene, they have grown in brand awareness and online presence in the last few years. They have around 50 employees and are available to chat via phone, email, or on their online blog. Their call center monitoring reps have TMA (The Monitoring Association) training which provides best practices for their employees. They do not require long-term contracts and once you’re a customer, they promise never to change the price!

WHAT DOES LIFE PROTECT 24/7 ACTUALLY DO?

Life Protect 24/7 promotes one type of medical alert monitoring system on their site. Once the medical alert button is pushed you can choose during initial set up of your system who you’d like the system to call. For example, you might want to be transferred directly to 911 or instead speak with a Medical Alert Care Specialist who is trained and qualified to handle your emergency. They will also help notify your loved ones if you choose that option.

HOW TO SET-UP LIFE PROTECT 24/7

Professional installation is not needed for Life Protect 24/7 and since they no longer have an in-home medical alert system, their Mobile Monitoring Unit’s set up is as easy as plugging-in the charger and charging the mobile medical alert.

LIFE PROTECT 24/7 REVIEW SUMMARY

Life Protect 24/7 has a very limited product offering, no automatic fall detection service, and not a lot of product information online. They do offer a price lock guarantee along with UL-Listed back-up monitoring centers.

There is one medical alert system package that Life Protect 24/7 offers:

Mobile Monitoring Unit: On-the-go cellular mobile medical alert that you can take with you anywhere you go – even in the shower. So, you can use this device if you don’t have a landline in your home. It uses GPS technology so that emergency personnel may be able to pinpoint your location.

PROS

No long-term contracts (pay month to month) and you can cancel at any time. No installation or equipment fees. Price lock guarantee. Advance payment discounts. Free shipping and repairs.

 

CONS

Hard to find product information. No automatic system tests. No smoke or carbon monoxide detector options. No automatic fall detection, no wellness or medication monitoring. Monitoring centers are not TMA 5-Diamond Certified.

IS LIFE PROTECT 24/7 LEGIT OR A SCAM?

Life Protect 24/7’s website has almost no detailed information on it which can lead you to believe the company is a scam. However, they are a real medical alert company who has been in business since 2013 and is serving customers with their current Mobile Monitoring Unit product offering.

LIFE PROTECT 24/7 VS THE COMPETITION

Life Protect 24/7 is hard to compare to its competitors such as Life Alert, Medical Guardian and Lifeline systems. Most other companies offer an in-home medical alert system as well as some more advanced features such as automatic fall detection and wellness monitoring. Life Protect 24/7’s monthly pricing for their Mobile Monitoring Unit is also on the high side compared to others on the market. We do like that Life Protect 24/7 doesn’t request long-term contracts and offers month-to-month payment options; although that is mostly the industry norm.

 

RATING: 3

 

SINCE YOU’RE LOOKING AT LIFE PROTECT 24/7, CONSIDER TAKING A LOOK AT MEDICAL GUARDIAN’S MINI GUARDIAN FOR COMPARISON.

COMPARE DEVICE FEATURES:

PROS & CONS TO CONSIDER

How did Life Protect 24/7 do?
Price
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Cost for EquipmentNone
Cost Per MonthMonthly costs start at $49.99
Advance Payment DiscountsYes, by paying quarterly or annually
Monitoring Agreement TermMonth-to-month. You can cancel at any time with no cancellation fee.
Repairs or Replacement ChargesNo cost for repairs. If you lose the unit, they will charge $99.99 for a brand new one or you can get a refurbished one for free.
Cancellation Policy & Discounts
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Cancel at Any TimeYes
Senior DiscountNo
Other DiscountsNo
Equipment
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Approximate Button Range in Typical HomeAs long as you have good compatible cell coverage in your home, your mobile medical alert should work around your entire home.
Watch/Button Battery LifeMobile unit will last up to two months without being charged.
What Happens if I Lose PowerThere is a built-in battery backup in case you lose power.
Is the Watch/Button WaterproofYes
How Can The Button Be WornPendant or belt clip
UL Certified EquipmentYes
Does The System Automatically Test Itself To The Monitoring CenterNo
24 Hour Technical & Customer SupportYes
Monitoring Station
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TMA Five Diamond Certified Monitoring CenterNo
Typical Response Time When Button PressedApproximately 30-90 seconds.
Other Options & Information
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How Fast Does System Ship2-3 business days.
Do You Need Separate Systems For Mom & DadYes
Optional Advanced Features
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Activity or Inactivity MonitoringNo
Senior Fall DetectionNo
Cellular or No Phone LineNo
Smoke or Carbon Monoxide ProtectionNo
GPS Medical Alert Tracking SystemYes
Special Offers
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Special Offers For Our VisitorsNone at this time

 

HOW MUCH DOES LIFE PROTECT 24/7 COST?

Life Protect 24/7 is a month-to-month service and there are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. They also offer a lifetime price lock guarantee which offers great peace of mind that your monthly bill will never increase, but that’s not uncommon. They offer advanced payment discounts for additional savings. Shipping is free with both products and repair replacement options are also offered at no cost. If you were to lose the unit though, it would cost $99.99 for a new replacement or you can choose a refurbished unit at no cost, which is nice.

You will have to call Life Protect 24/7 to order your product. Currently, online ordering is not available.

Life Protect 24/7 SystemCost Per MonthMonthly Cost if Paid QuarterlyMonthly Cost if Paid Annually
Mobile Monitoring Unit$49.99$43.26$39.99

 

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT LIFE PROTECT 24/7

Mobile Medical Alert– A Mobile monitoring unit is a great option for those who want protection outside of the home.

24-Hour Support – The Life Protect 24/7 emergency support team is available 24/7 as their name would suggest.

Discount for Advanced Payments – You can save significantly per month if you pay quarterly or annually.

No Long-Term Contract – You can cancel at any time, even before the service has started. Their service is month-to-month.

Price Lock Guarantee- You can be assured that the price you pay when you start your service with Life Protect 24/7 will never change.

 

WHAT WE DISLIKE ABOUT LIFE PROTECT 24/7

No Carbon Monoxide or Smoke Detection – Both are important features to have in your home and Life Protect 24/7 does not have these options.

No Fall Detection Options – Considering one in four aging adults falls each year, a common medical alert feature such as automatic fall detection would be a smart add-on to your medical alert system. Unfortunately, Life Protect 24/7 does not offer this service.

Limited Product Information – Life Protect 24/7 provides very little detail about their products online. You must call in to get even the slightest amount of product information. They also do not have online ordering.

No Activity Monitoring – Activity monitoring typically requires the user to check in with the system by pressing a button once every 24 hours or automatically checking with motion sensors and door contacts. This is very beneficial as it allows you to know that your loved one is active and about each day.

No Automatic Testing – Automatic testing gives you peace of mind that your system is in working order. Life Protect 24/7 suggests you test your system manually every week. This may be difficult for some seniors to remember but is important to do.

Monitoring Centers are Not TMA 5-Diamond Certified – The FAQ section on their website states that their company utilizes UL Listed monitoring centers. Although they are company-owned, they are not TMA 5-diamond certified but do provide TMA training for their operators.

 

HOW TO CANCEL LIFE PROTECT 24/7

How do I cancel my Life Protect 24/7 service?
If you are looking for how to cancel Life Protect 24/7, you can simply call their customer service number 1-844-203-5617 during their call center hours to cancel.

 

LIFE PROTECT 24/7 FAQ

Does Life Protect 24/7 charge money for their equipment? 
No. Life Protect 24/7 does not have equipment fees.

Does Life Protect 24/7 offer advanced payment discounts?
Yes, you can save significantly on the cost per month average if you pay quarterly or annually.

Do I need a professional to install?
No. Life Protect 24/7 is very straightforward. The equipment does not need to be programmed, as it arrives ready to use.

Is Life Protect 24/7’s monitoring center open around the clock?
Yes. You can press your button day or night to be connected to their emergency care specialists.

 

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT LIFE PROTECT 24/7

Life Protect 24/7 has a review page on their website highlighting all their positive feedback. Some general themes that are repeated are about Life Protect 24/7’s efficient and friendly customer service. Users appreciate that Life Protect 24/7 agents stay on the line until help arrives. Others who have had to use their medical alert system in an emergency appreciated the help that Life Protect 24/7 provided.

Going outside of Life Protect 24/7’s website, we found some mixed reviews. Currently, Life Protect 24/7 is a Better Business Bureau Accredited company and has an A+ BBB rating as of writing this review. However, they do have 48 total complaints and a total of 488 reviews on the BBB website within a three-year period. A lot of users are upset by Life Protect 24/7’s alleged use of robocalls. The company denies this practice and instead suggests that their number is being spoofed and used for spam calls. We do advise you to use caution when receiving any soliciting phone calls claiming to be Life Protect 24/7. There also are some negative reviews about faulty equipment and users having problems getting their refund in a timely manner.

 

BOTTOM LINE

Life Protect 24/7 offers basic medical alert protection however their website is extremely lacking product information. There is no option to order online, however when you click that you are interested in ordering, Life Protect 24/7’s website says they will send you an email with the information. We did not receive the information via email after filling out the online form. Thus, you will have to call into Life Protect 24/7’s customer service to get product details and place your order. We did have a pleasant call experience with Life Protect 24/7. The customer service representative was friendly, knowledgeable and did not ask us for personal information.

We like the fact that Life Protect 24/7 does not require their users to sign long-term contracts and they promise to never raise rates, once you sign-up with them. However, their current monthly pricing is on the higher end of the medical alert monitoring market. They do offer advanced payment discounts and free shipping, which is a plus. We also like that their monitoring representatives are trained by TMA standards and they have back-up monitoring centers. We do prefer monitoring centers to be TMA 5-Diamond Certified, but their centers are UL-Listed.

We hope to see Life Protect 24/7 add to their product offering to be more competitive with other medical alert companies in the industry. Features such as automatic fall detection, activity monitoring, wellness and medication monitoring are all becoming more common features offered by other medical alert companies.

Some of Life Protect 24/7’s online reviews leave us wary of possible unscrupulous marketing techniques by companies pretending to be Life Protect 24/7, so we advise you to hang up if you receive unwanted solicitor calls from any medical alert company.

Although our experience with this company had these results, your experience may be different. If you’re interested in this company’s services, contact them to judge for yourself.