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Home Security
If you’re looking to protect your home with a security system, it’s important to know your options so you can find the right fit. Browse our resources on home security to learn more about the best tech, installation and costs in the industry.
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Best of Home Security
You want to protect your home with the best security system you can get, but which gadgets make the cut? Our guides compare the top brands in home security on cost, installation and smart-home technology to help you find the perfect devices and systems for you.
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How much does homeowners insurance cost?
5/31/2023Wondering how much you have to shell out for home insurance? Around $1,900 yearly is the national average, but it depends on where you live.
Chauncey Crail
Best self-monitored home security systems of 2023
5/25/2023Looking for alarm systems you monitor yourself? Compare ADT Self Setup, Link Interactive and SimpliSafe, and read about how they work.
Alina Bradford
Best wireless home security systems
5/25/2023Our top picks for wireless security systems include Vivint, ADT, Link Interactive, Ring and SimpliSafe. Compare costs, equipment and reviews.
Alina Bradford
Best outdoor security camera
5/25/2023Researching the best outdoor security camera for your home? Our top picks include Vivint, Arlo and Wyze. Here’s everything to know before you buy.
Alina Bradford
Best smart home security systems of 2023
5/25/2023Homeowners who want a security system with smart-home features may want to look at Vivint or Link Interactive. Learn more about our top picks.
Alina Bradford
6 best home security cameras
5/25/2023Researching the best security camera for your home? Our top picks include Ring, SimpliSafe and ADT. Plus, we've got everything to know before you buy.
Alina Bradford
Best DIY home security systems
5/23/2023Based on reviews, our picks are Ring, Frontpoint, Brinks and Link Interactive. Runners-up include SimpliSafe and Cove. Compare costs and equipment.
Alina Bradford
Security system installation: DIY versus professional
5/19/2023DIY is the cheaper option — but is the cost of a professional installation worth it? We compare all your options to help you decide.
Alina Bradford
How to deter burglars
5/18/2023Want to know if your yard sign will help prevent home invasion? Find out which type of signs are more effective as a burglary deterrent.
Kathryn Parkman
How much does a home security system cost?
5/18/2023Expect to pay around $35 each month for monitoring with financed equipment. Learn more about upfront and ongoing costs of a home security system.
Alina Bradford
How to secure your home
5/17/2023Learn how to secure your home using effective and inexpensive tips and tricks, whether you’ve just moved or are updating your home security.
Alina Bradford
Best security system for renters
5/12/2023We compared cost, contracts, monitoring and more to find the best wireless security systems for renters. Our picks include SimpliSafe, Ring and Cove.
Alina Bradford
Best DIY home security cameras of 2023
5/12/2023Looking for the best home security cameras to set up yourself? Our picks include Ring, ADT Self Setup and SimpliSafe. Compare costs, reviews and more.
Alina Bradford
Best Homeowners Insurance Companies
5/11/2023Our picks for top homeowners insurance companies include Lemonade, Farmers and USAA. Compare policies and read reviews to learn more.
Kathryn Parkman
Questions to ask a home security company
4/13/2023Comparing home security systems is easier when you know what questions to ask. Here’s what to keep in mind when you talk to a representative.
Diana Flowers
SimpliSafe vs. Brinks
3/31/2023How do Brinks and SimpliSafe home security compare? We’re breaking down cost, equipment, monitoring and smart-home features side by side.
ConsumerAffairs Research Team
ADT vs. Guardian Protection
3/31/2023ADT or Guardian Protection? How do you decide which is best? Compare equipment, monitoring, features and cost side by side to make your decision.
ConsumerAffairs Research Team
The cheapest home security systems for 2022
3/30/2023Looking for the cheapest home security systems? Our picks include Ring, ADT Self Setup and Brinks. Compare equipment costs, reviews and more.
Taylor Sansano
Frontpoint vs. ADT Self Setup
3/30/2023Trying to decide between two popular security systems? Compare cost, equipment, monitoring and home automation features to make the best choice.
Amelia York
Vivint vs. ADT Self Setup
3/30/2023Vivint vs. ADT Self Setup: Which is best? Read our side-by-side comparison to find out how the system costs, monitoring and equipment compare.
Leorah Gavidor
SimpliSafe vs. ADT Self Setup
3/30/2023Compare SimpliSafe and ADT Self Setup — cost, equipment, smart-home features and customer experience. Decide which security system is right for you.
Leorah Gavidor
Xfinity vs. ADT Self Setup
3/30/2023Xfinity offers professionally monitored security systems while ADT Self Setup specializes in DIY options. Compare features to pick the best company.
Taylor Sansano
Brinks vs. ADT Self Setup
3/30/2023It’s a showdown between two home security giants. We’re comparing Brinks alongside ADT Self Setup. Look at cost, equipment and reviews.
Leorah Gavidor
Vector Security vs. ADT Self Setup
3/30/2023Is the professionally installed or DIY system better for you? Compare Vector and ADT Self Setup side by side: cost, equipment and customer reviews.
Taylor Sansano
Ring vs. ADT Self Setup
3/30/2023Ring and ADT Self Setup both offer DIY home security solutions. Compare your options side by side — cost, equipment, reputation and more.
Amanda Futrell
Best Home Security Systems of 2023
3/27/2023Our picks for the best security companies include ADT, Vivint, SimpliSafe, Frontpoint and Ring. Compare top companies to find the best one for you.
Alina Bradford
Vector Security vs. Frontpoint
1/19/2023Vector or Frontpoint? It’s your choice, but we want to make it easier. Compare the two security system providers side by side to make your decision.
Taylor Sansano
Vector Security vs. Alert 360
1/19/2023Compare top home security companies side by side. We break down cost, equipment and customer feedback for Vector Security and Alert 360.
Amanda Futrell
ADT vs. Cove
1/19/2023ADT has years of experience, while Cove offers more bang for your buck. Which is better for your home? Compare cost, equipment, features and more.
Taylor Sansano
Xfinity vs. Frontpoint
1/19/2023Xfinity and Frontpoint both have a long history in the home security industry, but which is better? Compare the two side by side to decide.
Taylor Sansano
Vivint vs. Xfinity
1/19/2023We make the decision easy for you by comparing Vivint and Xfinity side by side. Look at cost, equipment, monitoring, home automation and features.
Amanda Futrell
ADT vs. Alert 360
1/19/2023Compare ADT and Alert 360 side by side — cost, equipment, smart-home feature technology and reputation — to make your decision today.
Taylor Sansano
Ring vs. Vector Security
1/19/2023Ring is known for their DIY video security, while Vector offers a more traditional experience. Compare the two side by side to find out which is best.
Amanda Futrell
Brinks vs. Cove
1/19/2023Compare Brinks and Cove to pick the best security system for your home. We compare what matters most, cost, equipment, smart home features and more.
Lorraine Roberte
Cove vs. SimpliSafe
1/19/2023Comparing DIY security options? Look at SimpliSafe and Cove side by side to see cost, equipment and features. Plus, reviews from real customers.
Jessica Render
Ring vs. Vivint
1/19/2023Compare Ring and Vivint side by side. Look at cost, equipment, monitoring, home automation and more to pick the right system for your home.
Amanda Futrell
Brinks vs. Vector Security
1/19/2023Compare Brinks and Vector Security side by side to look at cost, equipment, smart-home features and customer reviews to choose the right system.
Lorraine Roberte
Ring vs. Brinks
1/19/2023How do Ring and Brinks stack up side by side? We compare cost, equipment, technology and smart-home features to help you pick a security system.
Amanda Futrell
Brinks vs. Alert 360
1/19/2023Considering Brinks and Alert 360? Compare cost, equipment, home automation, monitoring and more to pick the right system for your home.
Lorraine Roberte
Brinks vs. Guardian Protection
1/19/2023Brinks and Guardian both offer professionally monitored home alarm systems, but which is best for you? Compare the two side by side to choose.
Lorraine Roberte
Vector Security vs. Guardian Protection
1/19/2023It’s a showdown of two home security giants. We’re comparing Vector Security with Guardian Protection side by side. Which is best for you?
Taylor Sansano
Xfinity vs. Guardian Protection
1/19/2023Compare Xfinity and Guardian protection side by side to choose the best security system for your home. See feedback from real customers.
Amanda Futrell
SimpliSafe vs. Xfinity
1/19/2023SimpliSafe is a DIY solution for home security, while Xfinity offers professionally installed systems. Compare the two side by side to choose.
Amanda Futrell
Xfinity vs. Vector Security
1/19/2023Both companies specialize in professionally installed and monitored home security systems. Compare the two here to decide which fits your needs.
Courtney Hamar
Xfinity vs. Cove
1/19/2023Compare Xfinity and Cove side by side to choose the best system for your home. We compare cost, equipment, smart-home integrations and reviews.
Taylor Sansano
SimpliSafe vs. Guardian Protection
1/19/2023Deciding between SimpliSafe and Guardian Protection? Compare the two side by side: cost, equipment, smart-home features and reputation.
Leorah Gavidor
Vivint vs. Frontpoint
1/19/2023Don’t choose between Vivint and Frontpoint before you read our side-by-side comparison of the systems — cost, equipment, integrations and more.
Leorah Gavidor
Brinks vs. Vivint
1/19/2023Compare security systems side by side to look at cost, equipment, smart home integrations and real customer feedback. Make your choice simple.
Lorraine Roberte
Ring vs. Cove
1/19/2023Ring and Cove both offer DIY home security solutions — but which is better? Compare your options side by side from cost to equipment to technology.
Amanda Futrell
SimpliSafe vs. Vivint
1/19/2023It’s a showdown between SimpliSafe and Vivint. We’re comparing the home security systems by cost, monitoring and equipment to help you decide.
Courtney Hamar
Vivint vs. Alert 360
1/19/2023Vivint and Alert 360 both offer home security systems, but which is better? Compare price, equipment, integrations and customer reviews.
Courtney Hamar
SimpliSafe vs. Vector Security
1/19/2023Trying to decide between SimpliSafe and Vector Security? We compare the two — cost, equipment, features and reputation — side by side.
Leorah Gavidor
Ring vs. Alert 360
1/19/2023Ring or Alert 360? Compare the two home security options side by side to look at cost, equipment options, smart-home and automation features and more.
Taylor Sansano
Frontpoint vs. Alert 360
1/19/2023Looking to compare home security systems? We’ve got you covered with side-by-side cost, equipment and smart-home integration comparisons.
Amelia York
SimpliSafe vs. Alert 360
1/19/2023Alert 360 provides professionally monitored systems, while SimpliSafe offers professional and self-monitored options. Compare the two side by side.
Leorah Gavidor
Frontpoint vs. Guardian Protection
1/19/2023Frontpoint or Guardian Protection? It’s your choice, but we want to make it easier. Compare the two security companies side by side to pick your fave.
Amelia York
Vivint vs. Vector Security
1/19/2023Compare Vivint and Vector Security side by side to understand the differences in cost, equipment, smart-home integrations and more.
Leorah Gavidor
Vivint vs. Guardian Protection
1/19/2023Trying to decide between Vivint and Guardian? Let us make it easy for you with a side-by-side comparison of cost, equipment, integrations and more.
Amanda Futrell
Brinks vs. Frontpoint
1/19/2023It’s a showdown of two home security giants. Is Brinks or Frointpoint right for you? Compare cost, equipment and more side by side.
Lorraine Roberte
SimpliSafe vs. ADT
12/1/2022SimpliSafe and ADT offer competitive security systems and monitoring plans, but which is best? Compare pricing, installation, plans and more.
Jessica Render
Brinks vs. ADT
12/1/2022Considering Brinks or ADT? Compare the home security companies’ costs, equipment features and monitoring options and read verified customer reviews.
Amelia York
Vector Security vs. Cove
12/1/2022Compare Vector Security and Cove side by side to pick the best security system for your home. Find which features matter most to you.
Taylor Sansano
Frontpoint vs. Cove
12/1/2022Make your choice easy by comparing Frontpoint and Cove side by side. See where each company stacks up when it comes to what matters most.
Courtney Hamar
Xfinity vs. Alert 360
12/1/2022Compare Xfinity and Alert 360 to find the best system for your home. Look at how each stacks up against cost, equipment, integrations and reviews.
Taylor Sansano
Vivint vs. Cove
12/1/2022Vivint or Cove? Decide which is best for you by comparing the two home security systems side by side. We have cost, equipment, monitoring and more.
Courtney Hamar
Brinks vs. Xfinity
12/1/2022Brinks or Xfinity? Compare the two security systems side by side against cost, equipment and reputation to choose the best system for your home.
Lorraine Roberte
ADT vs. Vector Security
12/1/2022Looking for the best home security provider? Compare ADT and Vector Security side by side — cost, equipment, monitoring and installation.
Taylor Sansano
ADT vs. Xfinity
12/1/2022It’s a showdown between ADT and Xfinity. Compare cost, monitoring, equipment and customer satisfaction to find the best home alarm provider for you.
Taylor Sansano
Ring vs. Xfinity
12/1/2022Compare Ring and Xfinity side by side: cost, equipment, monitoring and other system features. Quickly and easily decide which is best for you.
Amanda Futrell
Ring vs. SimpliSafe
11/29/2022It’s a showdown of two home security giants. We’re comparing Ring’s video expertise against SimpliSafe’s DIY solutions. Which is best for you?
Amelia York
Best Home Security Systems in Tulsa, OK
9/1/2022Are you worried about crime? Find the best home alarm companies in Tulsa by reading this guide. Compare costs and services with bonus features.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Portland, OR
9/1/2022Find the best Portland home alarm companies by using this guide. Protect your home with a security system from fire, burglary and carbon monoxide.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Los Angeles, CA
9/1/2022Searching for a security system? The best Los Angeles home alarm companies can be found by using our guide. Compare costs, services and more.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Las Vegas, NV
9/1/2022Looking to protect your home? Check out our guide to compare the best Las Vegas home alarm companies. Equipment includes security cameras, sirens and more.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Kansas City, MO
9/1/2022Looking to protect your household with a security system? Read our guide to find the best Kansas City home alarm companies. Compare equipment, costs and more.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security in Indianapolis, IN
9/1/2022Worried about crime? Protect your household by reading our guide on the best Indianapolis home alarm companies to compare systems and prices.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Denver, CO
9/1/2022Looking for a security system? Check out this guide to find the best Denver home alarm companies. Top picks include Protect Your Home, Vivint and MAX Security.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Dallas, TX
9/1/2022Looking for a security system? Use our guide to find the best Dallas home alarm companies. Compare products, services and pricing.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Cincinnati, OH
9/1/2022Looking to protect your home? Use our guide to find the best Cincinnati home alarm companies. Compare cost, services, security system equipment and more.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Austin, TX
9/1/2022Are you looking for a home security system? Use our guide to find and compare the best Austin home alarm companies' prices, services and more.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Albuquerque, NM
9/1/2022Protect your home with the best Albuquerque home security systems. Read our guide to compare alarm companies' costs and services here.
Sandi Pope
Safest cities in the U.S.
7/15/2022What are the safest cities in the U.S.? We did the research and ranked the 10 safest large, midsize and small cities based on crime and other factors.
Jon Bortin
Frontpoint vs. ADT
5/20/2022Considering Frontpoint or ADT? Compare the two home security companies on cost, equipment and monitoring options. Plus, read verified customer reviews
Leorah Gavidor
Ring vs. ADT
5/20/2022Considering Ring or ADT? Compare the two home security companies on pricing, monitoring options and equipment. Plus, read verified customer reviews.
Taylor Sansano
SimpliSafe vs. Frontpoint
5/20/2022Home invasion, burglary, vandalism. Are you protected? We’re comparing SimpliSafe’s contract-free home security against Frontpoint's coverage.
Jessica Render
Vivint vs. ADT
4/26/2022It’s a showdown of 2 home security giants. We’re comparing Vivint’s new technology with ADT’s century and a half of experience. Which is best for you?
Jessica Render
Ring vs. Frontpoint
3/4/2022Is Ring or Frontpoint better? Compare the two security systems side by side — cost, equipment and monitoring — to pick the best company for your home.
Amanda Futrell
What does homeowners insurance cover?
1/27/2022Home insurance covers the cost of repairing your home after a disaster. It protects you from financial liability if someone's hurt on your property.
Taylor Sansano
How to save on homeowners insurance
1/27/2022You can save money on house insurance premiums by getting a security system and raising your credit score. Keep reading for more tips.
Taylor Sansano
What is homeowners insurance?
1/27/2022Homeowners insurance pays to repair or rebuild after a major disaster. Almost all mortgage lenders require it. Learn about different policy types.
Amelia York
Best Home Security Systems in Orlando, FL
9/30/2021Want to feel safe and protect your property? Compare the best Orlando home alarm companies. Some features include home security cameras and monitoring.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Milwaukee, WI
9/30/2021Are you worried about home security? Use our guide to find the best Milwaukee home alarm companies and compare services, costs and more.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in San Antonio, TX
9/30/2021Looking for a security system? Check out our guide to see the best San Antonio home alarm companies. Compare pricing and services.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security Systems in Pittsburgh, PA
9/30/2021Worried about keeping your household safe? Find the best Pittsburgh home alarm companies by using our guide. Compare home security equipment.
Sandi Pope
Best Home Security in Sacramento, CA
9/30/2021Need a security system? Find the best Sacramento home alarm companies by reading through our guide. Compare equipment, costs and more.
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Best Home Automation Systems
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