Alder Home Security Review

Alder offers DIY home security with a personal touch, but its contracts are long and complicated to buy. And it has some extra fees.

While most DIY security companies let you decide for yourself which type of security system you need, Alder provides free expert advice with every customer.

Alder is somewhere in the middle, a bit like newer, more popular home security systems like SimpliSafe. But it's also a bit like older, traditional security systems like ADT. Alder has wonderful DIY installations, most DIY security companies let you decide for yourself which type of security system you need, Alder provides free expert advice with every customer. Its most common contracts are contracts of up to 60 months. It all feels like a relic now. But most security customers stick with their systems for five to seven years anyway. Plus, you have to call to buy.

Pros	Cons
Monitoring for Brinks and Google Nest equipment Home automation for newcomers Offers both DIY and professional installation options Allows users to control the system remotely via mobile app Speedy alerts	Lacks proprietary equipment Requires three-year contract Expensive monthly monitoring plans No self-monitoring option

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