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Best home security systems

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Our top three for 2026, with current offers. Advertising disclosure

1Vivint 9.8Outstanding

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2ADT 9.4Excellent

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3Brinks Home 8.9Very Good

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Equipment you can add

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Touchscreen panelIn starter kit

Touchscreen panel

Arms the system and talks straight to the monitoring centre

Starter kit
Included Call to add
Door & window sensor

Door & window sensor

Trips the alarm the moment an entry opens

3 in starter kit
From $25 Call to add
Motion detectorIn starter kit

Motion detector

Covers a room or hallway, with pet-aware settings

1 in starter kit
Included Call to add
Outdoor camera

Outdoor camera

Weather-rated, records clips when it sees motion

Pro mounted
From $120 Call to add
Video doorbell

Video doorbell

See and talk to whoever is at the door

Two-way talk
From $130 Call to add
Indoor camera

Indoor camera

Covers a hallway or living area

Pro mounted
From $120 Call to add
Smart lock

Smart lock

Lock and unlock from the app, codes for family

Smart home
From $150 Call to add
Wireless keypadIn starter kit

Wireless keypad

Arm and disarm by the door you use most

Starter kit
Included Call to add
Glass break sensor

Glass break sensor

Hears breaking glass across a room

Add-on
Ask on call Call to add
Smoke & CO detector

Smoke & CO detector

Monitored, so help is sent even if no one is home

Monitored
Ask on call Call to add
Water leak sensor

Water leak sensor

Catches leaks under sinks and heaters early

Monitored
Ask on call Call to add
Smart thermostat

Smart thermostat

Runs from the same app as the alarm

Smart home
From $120 Call to add
Key fob & siren

Key fob & siren

Arm from the driveway, loud indoor siren

Add-on
Ask on call Call to add

Prices are typical starting ranges, not quotes. Your specialist prices the exact system on the call.

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24/7 monitoring
Cellular backup

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What happens when you call

From this page to a working system.

  1. 1

    Call — about 10 minutes

    A specialist asks about your home and confirms who covers your address.

  2. 2

    Get a firm price

    Your exact system, priced. Ask what the total is at the end of the term.

  3. 3

    Pro installation

    A licensed installer fits and tests everything, usually in 2–4 hours.

  4. 4

    Monitored 24/7

    A staffed centre watches the system from the day it goes live.

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Build your system

Starts with a standard system

Panel, keypad, 3 door/window sensors and 1 motion detector

Extra door / window sensors$25–$40 each
Cameras$120–$200 each + $3–$6/mo recording
Video doorbell$130–$230 + $3–$6/mo
Smart locks$150–$250 each
Smart thermostat$120–$200
Equipment, upfront—
Monitoring, per month—
Three-year total—

An estimate, not a quote. Provider-published starting prices and typical ranges, verified 2 October 2026. Excludes installation, taxes and permits.

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Questions people ask

Is professional installation really included?

Yes. Installation is regularly $199 and is currently included at no cost as part of a limited offer. A technician installs and configures the entire system and trains you on it before leaving.

Is a contract required?

Monitoring is required with every professionally installed system. If you buy your equipment upfront, month-to-month service is available. If you finance the equipment, the financing agreement runs for its full term — commonly 36 to 60 months. Ask on the call for both the monthly figure and the total before agreeing to anything.

What does it actually cost me?

Equipment starts from $199 with monitoring from $19.99 a month, and installation currently free. Adding cameras, smart locks or a thermostat increases both the equipment cost and, in some cases, the monthly plan. Your quote on the call reflects your specific configuration.

Does the system work if my internet goes down?

Yes. Systems include cellular communication and battery backup, so the alarm still reaches the monitoring centre if your broadband or power fails.

Why is there no form on this page?

Because a short conversation gets you a real price and a form does not. Coverage, promotions and installation costs vary by address, so a specialist has to confirm them for your home. Calling also means nobody has your number unless you choose to share it.

What if I rent?

Say so on the call. Some options require homeowner approval and some do not, and a specialist can tell you quickly which route makes sense rather than wasting your time.

Are there home security companies and installers near me?

Almost certainly. All three national providers cover most of the United States, but which local installers serve your street varies. Give your ZIP on the call and we confirm who covers you.

Can I order a residential security system by phone?

Yes — that is the whole point of this site. No form, no email capture. One call gets you a firm price and an installation date.

Do you handle custom, luxury or high-end systems?

Yes. Larger properties, outbuildings, multiple camera positions and full smart-home integration are all normal requests. The system is sized to the property, not sold from a fixed menu.

Which brand is best rated?

There is no single answer, which is why this site compares them rather than picking one. ADT has the deepest monitoring network, Vivint the best smart-home integration, Brinks Home the lowest equipment cost of the three. Which is best depends on your home and how long you will stay.

Will a sales rep call me afterwards?

Only if you call us first. This website does not collect your telephone number and nothing is sent anywhere unless you choose to leave your details.

Do you install burglar alarms as well as cameras?

Yes — the alarm is the core of the system. Cameras are an addition to it, not a replacement for it. See installation for what a standard fit includes.

Do you work with homeowners wanting a new system, or only replacements?

Both. A brand new installation in a home that has never had an alarm is the most common request we handle, alongside replacing an older system that has stopped being monitored.

How do I know which is a reliable or premier provider?

Look past the brand name at three things: how long the agreement runs, what cancelling costs in month eighteen, and whether video recording is bundled or billed on top. A provider that answers those three plainly is the reliable one.

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