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Buyer's choice awards

Home Alarm and Security Systems

How did we pick our winners?

The Buyer's Choice Awards, driven by consumer feedback, incorporate over 4 million reviews from ConsumerAffairs website users across the United States. These awards are based on sentiments important to consumers in various categories, identified through web research, and include assessments of whether consumers had positive, negative or neutral experiences with companies.

Best Customer Service Winners

Established home security provider offering security devices, prebuilt security systems and customizable systems. Choose from professional installation or DIY installation. Offers 24/7 monitoring services nationwide.

  • Variety of equipment to choose from
  • Customizable packages
  • 24/7 professional monitoring
  • Nationwide availability
  • Integrates with Google Nest smart home devices

Professional monitoring costs $44.95 to $69.95 per month. Upfront costs start between $0 and $149, including installation. Specializes in security cameras, smart-home devices and alarm systems. One-year warranty on equipment.

  • System relocation options
  • Equipment warranty
  • Well-liked technicians
  • Easy installation

Customizable home security systems. Offers smart cameras, sensors, safety alarms and smart devices. Professional installation and professional monitoring required. Contract required for lower prices. Available in all states.

  • Fully customizable systems
  • Compatible with Google Home and Google Nest
  • Month-to-month contract and financing options
  • Mobile app

Best Equipment Winners

Established home security provider offering security devices, prebuilt security systems and customizable systems. Choose from professional installation or DIY installation. Offers 24/7 monitoring services nationwide.

  • Variety of equipment to choose from
  • Customizable packages
  • 24/7 professional monitoring
  • Nationwide availability
  • Integrates with Google Nest smart home devices

Customizable home security systems. Offers smart cameras, sensors, safety alarms and smart devices. Professional installation and professional monitoring required. Contract required for lower prices. Available in all states.

  • Fully customizable systems
  • Compatible with Google Home and Google Nest
  • Month-to-month contract and financing options
  • Mobile app

Best for Installation Winners

Professional monitoring costs $44.95 to $69.95 per month. Upfront costs start between $0 and $149, including installation. Specializes in security cameras, smart-home devices and alarm systems. One-year warranty on equipment.

  • System relocation options
  • Equipment warranty
  • Well-liked technicians
  • Easy installation

Customizable home security systems. Offers smart cameras, sensors, safety alarms and smart devices. Professional installation and professional monitoring required. Contract required for lower prices. Available in all states.

  • Fully customizable systems
  • Compatible with Google Home and Google Nest
  • Month-to-month contract and financing options
  • Mobile app

Best Monitoring Winners

Established home security provider offering security devices, prebuilt security systems and customizable systems. Choose from professional installation or DIY installation. Offers 24/7 monitoring services nationwide.

  • Variety of equipment to choose from
  • Customizable packages
  • 24/7 professional monitoring
  • Nationwide availability
  • Integrates with Google Nest smart home devices

Professional monitoring costs $44.95 to $69.95 per month. Upfront costs start between $0 and $149, including installation. Specializes in security cameras, smart-home devices and alarm systems. One-year warranty on equipment.

  • System relocation options
  • Equipment warranty
  • Well-liked technicians
  • Easy installation

Customizable home security systems. Offers smart cameras, sensors, safety alarms and smart devices. Professional installation and professional monitoring required. Contract required for lower prices. Available in all states.

  • Fully customizable systems
  • Compatible with Google Home and Google Nest
  • Month-to-month contract and financing options
  • Mobile app