Best Home Security Systems

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Protect America provides self-installed home security systems and monitoring services. and automation solutions and has serviced nearly half a million homes since 1992. The company offers 24/7 professional monitoring through Criticom Monitoring Services. Protect America's monthly fees range from $19.99 to $42.99, which includes free equipment such as a control panel, motion detectors, door sensors and window and door/window sensors. While many do-it-yourself security system providers nickel and dime customers on equipment costs, Protect America provides free equipment with no upfront fees.

For more than 50 years, Guardian Protection has been a security company offering professionally installed burglar alarm and security systems to homes and businesses across the United States. The company currently offers protection services to more than 250,000 customers with a number of residential security monitoring services. Guardian Protection products are only available in the following 21 states: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, DC, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Founded in 2007, Frontpoint Security Solutions LLC is a nationwide do-it-yourself security option-with optional professional installation services that can be added for an additional fee. Frontpoint offers three packages ranging from $34.99 to $49.99/month, and all equipment is wireless and monitored by a certified monitoring center through a cellular signal. Customer contracts are typically 12 or 36 months. According to a number of customer reviews, Frontpoint's main competitive advantage is its exceptional customer service.

ADT-Monitored Security is a home security company based in Florida that affiliates with multiple dealers selling ADT authorized equipment. Founded in 1874, ADT-Monitored Security is one of the oldest and largest security companies in the world. ADT security systems offer an array of services, ranging from home and business security to fire monitoring and carbon monoxide monitoring. ADT offers interactive solutions starting at $28.99 a month and has optional features such as video surveillance and the ADT Pulse app that can make you feel at home when you are away. ADT-Monitored Security has several equipment options with plenty of add-ons to personalize your security system to your needs.

SafeStreets USA is one of ADT Home Security's oldest authorized dealers and only offers ADT equipment. The company currently offers five different professionally installed security systems which range from $36.99 per month to $62.99 per month depending on how much coverage you need. SafeStreets USA also offers a $28.99 per month package, but this is not advertised. All the equipment needed for your chosen service is included in the plan pricing; however, the company does charge extra for upgrade options such as a touchscreen keypad, etc. There are additional charges depending on the type of monitoring you choose as well, which is standard practice in the industry. One of the things we like about SafeStreets USA is its century-long tenure of providing monitoring services to safe homes and businesses alike.

LifeShield Security is a home security solutions company that provides self-installed wireless security systems. The company offers three monthly plans ranging from $29.99 to $49.99. New customers must meet credit requirements and agree to a contract lasting three years. LifeShield home security systems are wireless and come with 24/7 professional monitoring, remote access, and equipment warranty for customers throughout the United States.

MONI Smart Security sells both home security and home automation equipment through third-party dealers. Its equipment is professionally installed and monitored 24/7 through MONI Smart Security Alarm Response centers. MONI Smart Security offers several packages ranging from $34.95 per month to $54.95 per month. Costs may vary based on additional equipment purchased. Each package will also involve an activation fee ranging from $99 to $149. MONI has received several awards for exceptional service including the J.D. Power Award, the Consumer's Choice Award for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Police Dispatch Quality Award from the Security Industry Alarm Coalition and the False Alarm Reduction Association, the Five Diamond Certification from the Central Station Alarm Association, and more.

Alarm New England offers professional-grade Honeywell wireless smart home security at a low monthly rate. Choose between month-to-month plans or save money with a contract. Install your equipment the way you want: DIY or professional. The company's local UL-approved monitoring station gets the fastest possible response times. The company's customer service is always available to help you. They're a local New England business that lives and raises families in the area. Their trained technicians are fully certified and background-checked.

Since before man set foot on the moon, Ackerman has been known as the Sign of Real Security - for going above and beyond any other security provider in America to help homes and businesses achieve the highest level of safety possible. Ackerman Security claims to only charge those they protect the fairest price possible: HALF the cost of the old-school providers, for the same exact security systems, and a much higher level of security monitoring.

Since 2002, Uxari has been one of the foremost home security providers in south Florida. Headquartered in Naples, Uxari has a wide selection of home security products and systems, in including intrusion alerts, surveillance cameras and home automation solutions to help give you and your family the peace of mind and assurance that comes with being protected. Uxari has both monthly fees and startup costs. The company has a robust, intuitive website to help both current and prospective customers. However, Uxari does appear to have some shortcoming in the area of customer service.