Home security: the technology that can help us sleep a little better at night, and travel with less stress. In order to have confidence in your security system, you should find a trustworthy and reliable company. Here’s our list of the 5 best home security systems, in no particular order.
SimpliSafe
Firstly, Simplisafe allows freedom in your home security system. This is why it made our list of the 5 best home security systems. This company offers both products and plans. Their package called The Essentials retails for $259 (but is often on sale for prices as low as $181!) This is their most popular bundle deal and includes a base station, one keypad, one motion sensor, three entry sensors, and one free HD security camera. Their equipment is DIY installation or professional installation for $79.
SimpliSafe also offers other equipment including
- Motion sensor
- Entry sensor
- Wifi based camera with motion sensor
- Smoke detector
- Temperature sensor
- Glass-break sensor
- Water sensor
- Key fob (with panic button included)
- Video Doorbell
Simplisafe best with users who:
- Don’t want to be locked into a contract
- Want notifications that go further than professional monitoring centers allow. This includes opening doors in your house or cabinets (such as your liquor cabinet).
- Are not looking for extensive automation equipment.
SimpliSafe offers five packages that range in price from $229 to $489. From there, you can add a professional monitoring plan. Simplisafe monitoring costs $14.99/month which includes 24/7 professional monitoring and cellular connection. Their interactive plan is $24.99/month which includes alarm and environmental monitoring, cellular connection, remote arm/disarm through their mobile app, secret alerts, recordings for up to 10 cameras, smart home integration and video alarm verification.
ADT
Secondly, ADT is known for being the largest home security system company in the United States, giving their customers peace of mind with its large network. Their ability to keep customers for decades lands them on the list of the 5 best home security systems for 2021.
ADT has a large range of products, equipment and services. They integrate both home security and smart home automation tools from multiple different companies, instead of producing their own components.
Not sure if ADT is right for you? ADT targets customers who:
- Want a customized home security system picked by an expert
- Need professional installation, rather than DIY.
- Benefit from the reassurance of a six month money back guarantee.
- Looking for a long commitment, as ADT offers three year contracts.
There are different plans and products that ADT offers. Their packages include products from multiple manufacturers, finding a way to tailor the equipment to the customer’s needs. After 135 years and over eight million customers, ADT knows what they’re doing.
Their pricing is going to vary based on each customer. There aren’t any clear-cut prices as far as plans. Instead of giving packages, each new customer has a representative come to their house. This representative will survey your home and give you different package options based on the size of your home and other factors. In conclusion for pricing, there isn’t a great way to estimate a monthly service price for your home security system.
Vivint
Third, we have Vivint. This is a company that allows wireless home security systems that are professionally installed. New customers can sit back and relax during installation, knowing that the system has been professionally set up and running. Their alarm system equipment is integrated with different third-party devices for door locks, video doorbells and security cameras.
To make sure that you are getting equipment necessary for your home, they offer a free, at-home consultation service to allow you to customize and design your security. You have the option to do a package deal or equipment pieces. Their equipment includes:
- Motion sensors
- Broken glass sensor
- Water sensors
- Smoke detector
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Outdoor cameras
- Indoor cameras
- Doorbell cameras
- Smart drive
- Thermostat
As far as pricing, their packages can be anywhere from $599+, and equipment ranges from $50 to $399. If you’re on a budget, Vivint does offer 42 to 60 month pricing plans, with zero cost up front. Their monitoring plan costs $29.99/month for the smart security plan, $39.99/month for the smart security plan, and $49.99/month for a video plan. You have the option to do self installation or pay a fee. As a result, professional installation costs $49 and is a one time fee.
Cove
Cove security may be new as of 2021, but don’t count them out. Instead of an in person consultation, Cove has you fill out an online Q&A to provide home specifications and any security needs. From there, they configure a hardware package for you. They offer large discounts to everyone, plus additional discounts to military, first responders, nurses and teachers. Additionally, they offer a 60 day risk free trial with money back guarantee.
With cheaper security options that are still safe, SimpliSafe finds its way to the top 5 best home security systems. In summary, their equipment options include:
- Door Sensor
- Window Sensor
- Motion detector
- Broken glass detector
- Smoke, heat and freeze detectors
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Flood sensor
- Touch screen alarm panel
- Key remote
- Panic button
Their prices, before discounts, range from $20 to $184. There are two monitoring plants. The first plan, called Basic, costs 50 cents a day (roughly $15/month) or Plus that costs 83 cents a day (roughly $25/month).
Cove Security is great for customers looking for:
- Cheap, but safe solutions for a tight budget
- Simple, not intensive, systems
- Security for smaller homes and apartments.
Frontpoint
In conclusion, Frontpoint security is our last of the 5 best home security systems for 2021. Their equipment is simple and offers quick DIY installation.
For pricing, their base package costs $319.95 and that comes with a hub, one keypad, three door/window sensors, two motion sensors, a yard sign, five window decals and a door sticker. In summary, their equipment includes:
- Door and window sensors
- Motion sensors
- Carbon monoxide sensor
- Glass-break sensor
- Smoke/heat sensor
- Garage door tilt sensor
- Flood sensor
- Indoor camera
- Outdoor camera
- Doorbell camera
- Smart door lock
- Panic button
- Keychain remote
- Lightbulbs
- Wireless light control
The prices on these items range from $19.99 to $199.99. Their equipment and monitoring plan prices cost between $45/month for the basic interactive plan, to $49/month for the interactive plan. There is no contract, but the plan is a month-to-month with a three year equipment warranty.
Last, Frontpoint is a great solution for customers looking for:
- Easy DIY installation, with phone support (if necessary)
- A risk free 30 day free trial
- Mobile app capabilities
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