The Best Home Security Systems of 2019
Note: SimpliSafe now offers self-monitoring, although you’ll only get notifications with the Interactive Plan. They also added a Google Assistant integration, and cloud storage is available separately from monitoring. They’ve also added a professional installation option for $79. Abode now offers email and phone support to all of its customers regardless of their monitoring plan, and Vivint now offers 24/7 professional monitoring and cellular backup for $39.99 a month plus $5 per camera for 14 days of cloud storage. Without this plan, your system will be a local alarm only. Also, professional installation with Vivint is now free. Frontpoint no longer offers the Protect plan and now offers monthly contracts. Cove recently changed its monitoring options and now works with Alexa and Google Assistant if you have the Cove Plus plan. Also, abode now works with Apple HomeKit. Finally, abode has also changed it's pricing. The Standard Plan costs $6 a month while the Pro plan costs $20 a month and includes professional monitoring and cellular backup.
What do #ADT, #ProtectAmerica, #Frontpoint, #Vivint, #ScoutAlarm, #Minut, #Cove, #abode, and #Simplisafe have in common? They’re the best security systems of the year whether you’re a homeowner, renter, senior, or a ton of other common categories.
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0:46 SimpliSafe
2:05 ADT
3:40 Frontpoint
5:13 Vivint
6:46 Protect America
8:18 Scout
9:14 Nest
10:31 abode
11:56 Minut
13:07 Brinks
14:00 Cove
14:54 Methodology
If your new year’s resolution was to make your home safer, then you’re watching the right video. In this review, I’m going over the best security systems of 2019 from top companies like #ADT, #ProtectAmerica, #Frontpoint, #Vivint, #Cove, #ScoutAlarm, #Minut, #abode, and #Simplisafe. I break it down into the best security system with no monthly fees, the most affordable security system, the best systems with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, and the best systems for seniors, businesses, apartments, homeowners, pets, and more.
Ideally, I’m looking for systems that put the customers in the driver’s seat. I always appreciate the option to self-monitor, along with customizable kits and flexible contracting. Of course, I also want the option to get 24/7 professional monitoring, which I recommend for all security systems. Aside from that, I’ll discuss system components, customer support, and mobile apps to give you a good idea of which security system is right for you.
Gabe Turner is Chief Editor of Security.org.
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More video reviews:
ADT Review: • ADT/ Protection 1 Security System Review
SimpliSafe Review: • SimpliSafe Home Security System Review
Protect America Review: • Protect America Home Security System Review
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