With all the options on the market today, choosing the right home security features and plans can be quite challenging. To make it easier for you, we’ve put together a list of some of the best home security features and service providers for 2022.
SimpliSafe
If you’re in the market for an intuitive, easy-to-install home security system with plenty of features, SimpliSafe is for you. SimpliSafe offers home security packages that easily integrates with a wide variety of smart home devices. All of their home security packages include a base station and a keypad, as well as entry and motion sensors. Their higher-tier packages include a smoke detector, key fob, temperature sensor, siren, and panic button.
The best part about SimpliSafe is that it’s renter-friendly. Many of their devices are installed using adhesive strips, so you don’t have to drill into your walls or your door. However, if you want to install additional cameras to your system, some tools and drilling might be required.
Frontpoint
A convenient feature many home security systems have is smartphone connectivity and integration. Frontpoint is a provider of one of the best DIY home security systems in the market with excellent smartphone integration. To set up your chosen system, you only have to connect the monitoring hub and sensors to your home’s Wi-Fi.
Frontpoint offers 24/7 professional monitoring. They have five available packages, the fifth being a build-your-own-system option. All of these packages come with the system’s base, which consists of a hub and a keypad. All of the packages include door and window sensors, as well as a motion sensor. Some of their more advanced plans include a glass-break sensor, heat sensor, and indoor camera.
Alder
If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly security system provider that offers options for medical emergency alerts, Alder is your best option. They provide basic home security systems, which is good if you’ve never set one up yourself before.
Alder only offers customized packages, so you can build a security system based on your needs and the size of your home. They have a wide range of options to add to your custom package, including medical alert pendants and buttons, a touchscreen panel, indoor and outdoor cameras, door and window sensors, and doorbell cameras, among others.
Scout
If you live in a flood or hurricane-prone area, you might want to consider getting a home security system with disaster prevention features. Scout is another beginner and DIY-friendly home security provider that specializes in disaster prevention features.
They offer smoke alarms for early fire detection and water sensors for early flood detection. They have four customizable packages which allow their customers to choose which features to be included in their system. They also provide a lot of great customer perks such as the 60-day return policy and 3-year warranty.
Abode
Abode is a relatively new company in the home security business, but they provide one of the best customization options in the market. Their “Build My System” option lets you customize your own security system.
Aside from that, they offer a wide range of home security features and monthly monitoring packages for your convenience. They also don’t require a long-term contract. They offer four packages, all of which come with a smart home hub, door and window sensors, a keypad, and a key fob.
ADT Home Security
ADT Home Security has been in the business for more than 145 years. Established in 1874 in Baltimore, the company now serves millions of customers across the country. They’re known for their professional services, from installation to monitoring.
They offer five home security packages, all of which include mobile app access, a smart lock, smart plug, and doorbell camera, as well as indoor and outdoor cameras. You can also include a keypad panel, motion sensors, a remote key fob, and life safety equipment in your plan.
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