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*ADT $28.99 for landline system only. SimpliSafe: Best overall home security system
Pro monitoring costs
Equipment costs
Starts around $280.00
Installation
DIY or Professional
- Contract length: None; month-to-month
- Pro installation cost: Starts at $124.99
- Active Guard Outdoor Protection cost: Starts at $50.00/mo.
- Self-monitoring with security camera recordings cost: Starts at $9.99/mo.
- Financing available: Yes
- Credit check required: No
- Trial period: 60 days for equipment; 30 days for pro monitoring
- Equipment warranty: 1 year standard; Lifetime with top-tier monitoring plans
- Warranty plan cost: Included with monitoring plan
- Cancellation fee: None
- Mobile app: Available with all plans
- Smart home compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Watch, Google Nest
- Smoke/CO monitoring: Available with entry-level plans
- Medical alert: Not available
- Emergency dispatch: Rapid SOS, Active Guard monitoring, Video verification
SimpliSafe’s come a long way from its “set it and forget it” roots.
*ADT $28.99 for landline system only. Even so, we don't recommend a pro-installed ADT system for renters. For over 12 years, SafeWise experts have conducted independent research and testing to write unbiased, human reviews (not robots). It's easy to get a SimpliSafe system up and running."
—Alina Bradford, SafeWise contributor and tester
Alina tested the latest SimpliSafe system with Active Guard monitoring.
In 2023–2024, the average loss from a residential burglary is around $5,500, according to the FBI's most recent data.2
With the average annual cost of a monitored home security system coming in around $700 including equipment, it’s a preventative measure that’s worth it. The best home security systems are customizable, affordable and have a variety of features that can make it easier to keep an eye on your loved ones and possessions.
Traditional alarm systems require professional installation and multiyear contracts, but many modern kits can be self-installed, self-monitored and integrate smoothly with smart home technology.
How we found the best home security systems
We identified the largest home security providers by market share and search volume, and then we personally obtained equipment from the providers.
Conditions preventing normal system operation cannot be caused by the customer.
ADT SafeStreets deal!
Offer current as of 12/22/25. So when we say SimpliSafe is our best security system for 2026, it’s not just based on hype or slick marketing — it’s because it actually works before a break-in happens.
Considering that the average loss from a residential break-in is around $5,500, ADT's protection can be well worth the investment.
Customers praise ADT's professional installation and fast response times, highlighting positive experiences with knowledgeable technicians and responsive support.
Vivint deal valid with code HOLIDAY2025, exp. You see the true value of your investment over time. SimpliSafe use code PORCHPIRATE60 on any new system with professional monitoring. We go into more detail below the table.
Brand | Install type + time | Setup notes | Reliability | Camera + audio quality | Alert + response speed | App ratings |
| SimpliSafe | DIY; |
|---|
Installation: Easy and frustration-free
- True plug-and-play setup — took under 45 minutes to install.
- Sensors and base station paired quickly with no tech support needed.
- The smart lock gave us minor hiccups in past tests, but recent updates fixed most issues.
- Easy for homeowners or renters to install.
Performance: Smart, strong, and proactive
- Outdoor cameras: Surprisingly sharp video, and the two-way audio is crystal clear.
- Alarms: Alerted me when it should, stayed quiet when it should, and gave me zero false alarms during my testing period.
- Active Guard monitoring: Live agents reacted instantly when I tested responsiveness.
- App experience: Intuitive, with easy access to support if you run into any issues.
- Minor wish list: Louder siren and more advanced motion settings.
Tester's take: SimpliSafe setup is super simple
"I've set up more security systems than I can count, and this one was intuitive and simple.
And you can't do better than Abode if you want a security system that works with all your smart home devices (even Apple Home).
We’ve tested them all — so you don’t have to. Even better, Vivint's research found that homes with even one security feature sell for more (up to $38 more per square foot!).
Vivint earns kudos for its white glove installation process and smart home ecosystem.
See terms for details. Its partnership with Google Nest brings next-level smarts to one of the most established security brands around. Some users report mixed app experiences, but overall satisfaction remains high — with 4.8★ on iOS and 4.5★ on Android.
SimpliSafe hits the sweet spot between simplicity, powerfulproactive protection, and subscription flexibility.
Over a three-year contract, you'll pay about $2,300. Equipment must be fully removed before a refund will be processed. Offer valid with code through 1/05/2026. However, ADT works with customers who need to move during the contract term.