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Compare home security options.

Start with the job you need the system to do: sensors and alarm monitoring, cameras and recording, or a combination. Then compare the exact equipment, service plan, installation options and written terms.

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Explore nine brands.

Listed alphabetically. Each review explains the products, service requirements and trade-offs to check.

Abode

Alarm and smart-home options

Explore the alarm equipment and integrations. Check the hub, required service and compatibility of each device.

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ADT

Self-setup or professional installation

Compare the specific equipment, installation option and monitoring agreement. Check any separate financing obligation.

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Arlo

Cameras and alarm options

Distinguish Arlo cameras from its home security system. Match recording, alert and monitoring features to the equipment and plan.

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Cove

DIY alarm and monitoring options

Review the sensors, supported cameras and monitoring service. Confirm the required plan and the total equipment and service cost.

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Eufy

Local-storage and alarm options

Compare exact camera and alarm products. Check local recording, hub compatibility and paid features for the devices you choose.

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Ring Alarm

Alarm, camera and doorbell options

Look at the combination of Ring devices you need. Confirm recording, alarm monitoring and backup features in the selected plan.

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SimpliSafe

DIY or optional professional setup

Compare DIY installation with optional paid setup. Check the monitoring and camera features included in your service plan.

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Vivint

Professionally installed security

Review the equipment, installation charge and service offer. Read equipment financing and monitoring obligations separately.

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Wyze

Cameras and a separate alarm kit

Compare camera recording plans with Home Monitoring. Check starter-kit availability, required hardware and account compatibility.

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Compare the complete offer.

Record the equipment included, installation charge, ongoing service cost, recording and dispatch features, cancellation requirements and any remaining equipment balance. Use the same time period when comparing costs.

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