Home Security

Alder offers DIY home security with a personal touch, but its contracts are long and complicated to buy. And it has some extra fees. Best Cellular Monitoring Alder Security SecureScore™: 7.6 / 10 Flexible billing date Life safety sensors View Packages 833-292-5445   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...

Brinks Home security systems have standard flexible equipment plans, easy installation, with thoughtful monitoring features Most safety sensor options Brinks SecureScore™: 7.5 / 10 Variety of sensors ASAPer quick alerts Advanced alert technology View Packages Plan Price Monitoring type Mobile appaccess Smart homesupport Learn more Smart Security Essential $39.99/mo Professional Yes Yes View Plans Smart Security Complete $44.99/mo Professional Yes Yes View Plans Smart Security Ultimate $49.99/mo Professional Yes Yes View Plans   Info current as of publish date. *Landline monitoring only. Some restrictions apply. See full disclaimer.   If you’ve been shopping for a professional security monitoring system, you...

Blue by ADT is the company's latest brand. We think Blue by ADT holds its own in the DIY space Best optional monitoring system Blue by ADT security SecureScore™: 7.8 / 10 Reasonably priced Option for self-monitoring No contract View Packages 1-833-905-0711 Info current as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.   ADT, the oldest home defense system brand, acquired LifeShield in 2019 and built it into a new brand, Blue by ADT, which is also ADT's entry-level home defense system brand. Blue by ADT. Blue by ADT offers a rare...

Ring’s Alarm answer to DIY home security redefines affordable, We tested the no-frills Ring alarm system in our home, but does it have all the features you need? Best outdoor camera Ring Alarm SecureScore™: 9.0 / 10 Contract-free Easily expandable Cheap monthly monitoring Low-priced starter equipment View Packages Ring Video Doorbell has long been one of our favorites. But what about security for the rest of your house? Ring Security has the best security cameras, Ring's ultra-affordable, easy-to-use equipment is a compelling DIY home security option. You can snag starter equipment for under $200, and pro monitoring costs $20/month. It’s...

Abode is a security system but also a smart home whiz. We tested two Abode home security kits. Read this Abode home security review to learn about the company’s two security kits, optional add-ons, and monitoring services. Best for Apple customers Abode SecureScore™: 9.0 / 10 No contracts Advanced smart home compatibility Pro monitoring starts at $21.99/mo. View Packages Security company Price Monitoring type Smart home integrations Learn more Abode Home Security $0.00–$21.99/mo. Self-monitoring or professional monitoring HomeKit, Alexa, Google, Bose, Sonos, IFTTT, Z-Wave, Zigbee View Plans   We can’t think of another security system that integrates with as much...