# Anker Solix Deal Ends Soon: What Home Backup Power Sales Mean for Your Security System > A limited-time Best Buy discount on the Anker Solix S2000 home battery is a reminder that backup power is becoming a bigger part of home security planning. Here is what homeowners should know. - URL: https://mfpgsecurity.com/resources/anker-solix-deal-ends-soon-what-home-backup-power-sales-mean-for-your - Category: Industry News - Author: Dana Whitfield, Smart Lock & Access Writer - Published: 2026-09-02 - Reading time: 2 min - Keywords: home backup power and security system, Anker Solix deal, backup battery for home security, power outage home security, ADT Authorized Dealer, cellular backup security system --- Retail deal sites are buzzing about a countdown clock. According to CNET, Best Buy has attached a hard end date to a discount on the Anker Solix S2000 home backup battery, knocking $550 off the price for shoppers who act before the sale closes ([CNET, 2024](https://www.cnet.com/deals/anker-solix-s2000-deal/)). We are not in the business of battery reviews, but as an ADT Authorized Dealer, this kind of story catches our attention for a different reason. Home backup power and home security are becoming closely linked topics, and for good reason. **Why a Battery Deal Matters to Security-Minded Homeowners** Portable power stations like the Solix line were originally marketed for camping trips and emergency kits. Increasingly, though, homeowners are buying them for a more practical reason: keeping essential devices running when the grid goes down. That list of essentials often includes things directly tied to home safety. Wi-Fi routers, smart locks, video doorbells, and security system control panels all need power to function. A storm that knocks out electricity for a few hours (or a few days) can also knock out your ability to see who is at the door or receive an alert if something goes wrong. Deals like the one CNET flagged are popular right now because more households are thinking about resilience, not just recreation. Whether it is hurricane season on the coasts, winter ice storms in the Midwest, or rolling outages during heat waves, the appeal of a battery big enough to power a few key devices is easy to understand. **Where Professionally Monitored Systems Already Have an Advantage** Here is the part worth clarifying for anyone shopping deals like this: a good professionally monitored security system is built to handle power interruptions on its own, without needing a separate consumer battery purchase. Systems installed by an ADT Authorized Dealer typically include: - A battery backup built into the control panel, so the system keeps working during a power outage - Cellular monitoring connections that do not rely on your home Wi-Fi or landline, so an internet or phone line outage does not cut off communication with the monitoring center - Professional monitoring that can dispatch help even if you cannot reach a phone yourself That layered redundancy is a core reason people choose professional monitoring over a self-monitored camera or two. A home battery pack can extend how long your router or smart lock stays powered, which is genuinely useful. It is not, however, a substitute for a system engineered from the ground up to stay connected when the power and internet both fail. **A Balanced Take** We think it is smart for homeowners to look at deals on backup power, especially before storm season. Keeping a router, a phone charger, or a medical device running during an outage has real value. If a discount like the one on the Solix S2000 helps a family prepare, that is a good thing. Our perspective is simply this: pair that kind of consumer resilience gear with a security system that already has its own backup power and cellular monitoring built in. The two work well together rather than one replacing the other. If you want to know how your current setup, or a system you are considering, handles power and internet outages, our team can walk through it in plain English. Learn more about how we approach whole-home protection on our [about us page](/about-us), browse more consumer guidance in our [resources section](/resources), or call us at 833-842-0818 with questions. **Bottom line:** deal countdowns on batteries are a good nudge to think about outage preparedness, but your security system's own backup power and monitoring connection matter just as much, if not more. _Source: [www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/deals/anker-solix-s2000-deal/)_ ## Get a Free Quote Ready to protect what matters most? Get a free, no obligation quote on a professionally installed ADT home security system with 24/7 monitoring from MFPGSecurity. [Request your free quote](/) or call [833-842-0818](tel:8338420818) to talk with a security specialist today. ## FAQ ### Does a home battery like the Anker Solix replace a security system's backup power? No. Consumer power stations can keep routers, locks, or chargers running longer during an outage, but a professionally installed security system typically has its own dedicated battery backup and cellular connection built into the panel, which is designed specifically to keep monitoring active during power and internet outages. ### What happens to my ADT-monitored system during a power outage? Systems installed through an ADT Authorized Dealer generally include battery backup in the control panel and can use cellular connections for monitoring, so alarms and monitoring can continue functioning even if the electricity or home internet goes down. ### Is it worth buying a home backup battery in addition to a monitored security system? It can be, especially for keeping non-security devices like phones, medical equipment, or a router running during longer outages. Just do not assume it covers the same role as a security system's own backup power and monitoring redundancy. ### How long does a typical security system battery backup last? It varies by system and how it is configured, so it is best to ask your installer directly. MFPGSecurity can review your specific setup and explain expected backup runtime when you call 833-842-0818. ## Sources - CNET - Best Buy Just Put an End Date on This Anker Solix Deal: https://www.cnet.com/deals/anker-solix-s2000-deal/ --- Published by MFPGSecurity, https://mfpgsecurity.com (ADT Authorized Dealer). Call 833-842-0818.