How To Create A Security System

A smart home system lets you monitor your house from just about anywhere. Check out this round-up of the latest home security reviews to bring you the important details and help you make a decision on which system to purchase.

Frontpoint Home Security Systems

The Frontpoint Home Security System offers cellular backup, power outage backup and environmental sensors. Professional installation is not required.

The Adobe Home Security Starter Kit does not require a monitoring contract or professional installation. Cellular backup, power outage backup and environmental sensors are included.

Smart Locks

You can get smart locks for your home with or without a more comprehensive security system. The selection of smart locks lets you choose from keyless no-touch locks, combination keyed and no-touchpad locks, touchscreen locks and locks that open with a biometric fingerprint reader.

Frontpoint

Frontpoint is a solid DIY home security system that's easy to install and can be used with third-party security devices. It requires a three-year contract and tends to be pricey when compared to other smart home and video security systems.

Brinks Home Security

Brinks Home Security offers a well-established network of monitoring centers and equipment discounts.

Nest Secure

Nest home security systems are stylish and easy to install but come with an expensive price tag for their design aesthetic. Nest Secure works with Nest cameras, keyless deadbolt smart locks and smoke detectors among other Nest products.

SimpliSafe Home Security System

The Simplisafe Home Security system offers reasonable monthly fees for monitoring, affordable hardware and quick, easy installation. Wi-Fi connectivity is optional. The SimpliCam camera only works indoors and is pretty basic. CNET Magazine rated SimpliSafe as the top home security system on the market in 2018.

ADT Pulse

Boasting solid mobile and web apps, ADT Pulse gets high marks for its knowledgeable service reps and support for third-party devices. This system does require a three-year contract that comes with a pricey termination penalty.

Ring Alarm Security Kit

This easy-to-install system supports multiple wireless platforms and has a loud siren and affordable professional monitoring. However, integration with other devices like Ring cameras and doorbells may not be available.

Vivint Smart Home

Vivint Smart Home offers a speedy response to events, an excellent doorbell video, a responsive touch screen and remote control of door locks, thermostats, sensors and cameras. No lengthy contract is required, but you do need a monthly subscription for remote access.