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With packages starting as low as $250, we found SimpliSafe is the most affordable option without sacrificing quality.
Updated September 17, 2024
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We get it, you’re looking for the best home security system available, but you don’t want to break the bank doing it. Makes sense, but you definitely don’t want to google “cheapest home security system” and buy whatever has the lowest number next to it. That’s a sure-fire way to get a faulty system that’s going to break when you need it the most.
What you really need is an affordable system — one that provides great value both in terms of equipment costs and monitoring packages. And having just tested the top-rated security systems right now, we can tell you that SimpliSafe currently offers the best value. It has flexible equipment packages and monitoring options, while offering top-notch features you won’t find anywhere else. But SimpliSafe wasn’t our only budget pick. We also liked what we saw from Cove, ADT Self Setup, abode, Frontpoint, and Brinks.
Don’t worry — we’ve got you. Let’s see what each of those systems offer.
From Anthony Travaglia, Retired Police Officer, Home Security Expert
We believe the only way to give unbiased and trustworthy recommendations is by testing security systems ourselves. So we buy the systems with our own money, set them up in our own homes, and test them extensively for weeks or months. It helps us familiarize ourselves with their usability, apps, response times, and features. That way, we can relay honest and accurate findings.
We try our best to provide fair and objective comparisons. We start by installing all our test units in the same environment – a two-story, 2,200-square-foot home where one of our security experts lives. In our experience, testing security systems in a real home versus a lab provides the most precise results.
We also buy the same components from each system we’re testing and set them up in the same locations. The picture below shows where we typically install different types of security equipment:
To zero in on the best affordable security systems, we used our expertise in the home security field to decide the most critical factors to consider. They are:
We compared our top picks based on those criteria, and here’s our verdict.
Rating the Most Affordable Home Security Systems
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Every recommendation comes from our first-hand product experience and thorough understanding of the home security industry. So let’s take a look at the most affordable home security systems in 2024.
We liked getting to choose between DIY and professional monitoring, and that was just one of the many options we got with SimpliSafe. We also had a choice of equipment packages, and our system worked with both Google Home and Alexa. Best of all, though, packages cost as little as $250, and monitoring was as little as $20 per month.
SimpliSafe offers a package and a monitoring plan for every budget. The cheapest package is $249.96, while packages max out at just over $700. Get this, though: SimpliSafe is always running a deal, so you can often find prices around the $100 mark. And you can pay for it all in installments.
Lots of choices with monitoring, too. We think the full-service 24/7 professional plan might be a little over-priced at $30 per month. You can get the same basic coverage from Ring Alarm for $10 less. But SimpliSafe also lets you DIY your monitoring, which means you pay nothing after buying equipment and you still get real-time alerts. That’s pretty affordable.
Here’s the good news: SimpliSafe offers lots of flexibility when it comes to package sizes. You can get anything from a simple four-piece system (The Foundation) to a full 14-piece system (The Haven). You can even build your own system. And all the equipment is solid and built to last.
Pro Tip: The blue light from the control hub is a little bright, so you might not want to install it in a room where it might disturb anyone’s sleep. Just something to keep in mind!
The bad news? SimpliSafe has limited equipment options and that includes camera selection. You can now get two different SimpliSafe indoor camera models – one wired, one wireless. Otherwise, you’re limited to one SimpliSafe outdoor model and one SimpliSafe video doorbell model. So we’d like to see more security camera options in their lineup.
SimpliSafe equipment
| System Name | Number of Pieces | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Beacon | 10 | $709.90 |
| The Lighthouse | 7 | $469.93 |
| The Haven | 14 | $519.86 |
| The Knox | 12 | $479.87 |
| The Hearth | 9 | $399.91 |
| The Essentials | 6 | $279.95 |
| The Foundation | 4 | $249.96 |
You get to choose between DIY and professional monitoring, which, again, allows for enormous flexibility. You can save money by signing up for self-monitoring but still add a month of professional monitoring when you need to be out of town. Or, you can save money by choosing DIY now and leveling up to professional when you get your next big raise. There’s even a self-monitoring plan that provides cloud storage recording. So you have lots of options and flexibility with SimpliSafe.
We generally sign up for full-service monitoring when we can get it, but this time went with complete self-monitoring just to see what we would get for no money. Surprisingly, we got almost everything we needed. What does almost mean? Well, we had real time alerts, and we were able to livestream video. We weren’t able to record video, though, without purchasing a cloud storage plan. Had we been robbed, we’d have no evidence to show to the police.
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The main reason SimpliSafe is one of our top home security systems is that it offers plenty of choices. There are lots of packages to choose from or you can build your own, and it’s easy to add a camera or a sensor as your needs change. There are multiple monitoring plans to choose from, as well. Some let you DIY and some provide full-service professional monitoring.
The company’s flexibility extends to installation. Everything is DIY and super simple. We had no trouble installing a six-piece system with a bonus camera (we caught a great SimpliSafe deal at just the right time).
This is the same Entry Sensor I use for my garage door.
Once we plugged in the base station and logged in, it guided us through the rest. The whole thing took around 30 minutes, which meant we could get back to watching “Succession.” SimpliSafe also assured us that if we moved, we were free to take all our equipment with us. Plus, DIY installation saved us a chunk of change.
FYI: One bonus of choosing SimpliSafe – a modern design aesthetic. The SimpliSafe hub, for instance, is sleek, unobtrusive, and looked great in our home.
No system is perfect. We’d like to see SimpliSafe offer more equipment options. We can’t complain too much, though. The company is always out to improve, as its new Fast Protect monitoring system testifies, and it makes its new technology affordable. Fast Protect is around $70 cheaper per month than comparable services from Ring.
>> Compare: SimpliSafe Vs. ADT
| Monitoring options | Professional and DIY |
|---|---|
| Installation | Professional and DIY |
| Smart platform integration | Alexa and Google Home |
| Equipment Cost | Packages starting at $249.96 |
| Monthly Monitoring Cost | From $9.99 |
| Contract Length | Monthly |
Cove’s a new home security company that’s still trying to make a name for itself and draw in new customers. That’s the perfect time to invest. All of Cove’s equipment is low priced, even cameras, so you can save money on the front end. Monitoring plans are as cheap as $18 a month, so you save money on the back end as well. Best of all, Cove doesn’t require long-term contracts. Everything is month-to-month. That means we weren’t locked into a plan in case we found a better option.
We mentioned Cove’s pricing already. Cove is basically a cut-rate version of a premium system. Monitoring plans start at $17.95 per month, which is $2 cheaper than Ring. They max out at $27.95 per month, which is more expensive than Ring, but still $2 cheaper than SimpliSafe. Most equipment is less than half of what you’d pay with Ring, and that includes cameras. Even the outdoor camera is just $100.
Cove equipment isn’t exactly the sleekest on the market, like the touchscreen hub, which weighs in at a full 3 pounds. We didn’t have to mount that 3 pounds on the wall, though, since the hub sits nicely on end tables and countertops. There’s a nice range of additional equipment, including indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras – though these last are a little light when it comes to AI features. Best of all, Cove offers all of its equipment at some of the lowest prices on the market.
Cove equipment
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Cove offers two affordable monitoring options. Both give you professional monitoring, environmental monitoring, Insta-text notifications, cellular backup, and hourly automated check-ins. If you want smart features, you have to go with the more expensive of the two plans. Fair enough. We were a little disappointed, though, that we didn’t get app control of our system without that more expensive plan.
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Cove isn’t a system with a long history of reliability. This isn’t a system with a long history, period.
Cove is a relative newcomer to the home security market, having been around for just over five years. That lack of experience shows in both good and bad ways.
For instance, Cove’s equipment isn’t going to win any design awards. It’s bulky, which means that anyone trying to break in will probably spot it right away. You’d think as large as the devices are that there’d be plenty of room for cutting-edge technology. Not so. The cameras had no AI, which meant we got around two dozen false alarms at work – the neighbor’s dog was loose and liked the smell of our place.
Pro Tip: When you’re installing your security cameras, make sure they’re about 6 to 8 feet off of the ground. That’s the sweet spot for picking up activity, and it also makes it so would-be burglars can’t easily tear them down.
Unboxing my Cove security system.
On the other hand, because they’re a relatively new company, Cove is working harder to pull in customers. Prices are low. Cove’s Plus Plan, which includes full app controls and integration with both Google Home and Alexa, is cheaper than SimpliSafe’s top plan, at $27.99. Or you can go with the cheaper $17.99 plan. You still get cellular backup, and you get a lifetime guarantee on all equipment. You won’t find that with more established companies.
| Monitoring Options | Professional |
|---|---|
| Installation | Professional or DIY |
| Smart Platform Integration | Alexa and Google Home |
| Equipment Cost | From $90 for hub and keypad |
| Monthly Monitoring Cost | From $17.99 |
| Contract Length | 1 month |
ADT is one of the most well-known names in home security, and for good reason. They’ve been around for over a century and a half, and during that time have always managed to stay up to date with customer needs. Case in point, their newly-revamped Self Setup option. In the past ADT Self Setup was a little clunky, a little expensive, and didn’t really do much to entice customers looking for a flexible security provider. These days, though, they’ve really slashed their prices and now offer month-to-month professional monitoring, meaning you won’t have to sign a long-term contract locking you into paying thousands of dollars.
Like I said above, ADT’s pricing is even more competitive than it was before, and they’re not requiring a long term commitment. They’re also encouraging users to build out their own systems, and the price of individual equipment is as low as we’ve ever seen them from ADT. Those entryway sensors that used to cost $30 to $50? They now cost only $20, roughly the same price as SimpliSafe’s door/window sensors. Meanwhile, motion sensors now cost only $40 compared to $100 before.
Professional monitoring has gotten more affordable as well. It starts at $29.99 per month, but if you have cameras, it will still cost you $44.99 to get cloud storage and video verification. That’s why ADT is not our top pick. That being said, we like that the Self Setup system doesn’t require a contract, so you’re not locked into paying a monthly fee.
Since ADT Self Setup encourages users to build out their own systems, here’s a quick rundown of what you’re going to pay:
Observant readers will see that Google’s name is all ADT’s website right now. We really like this, actually. Rather than reinvent the wheel, ADT partnered with Google to provide customers with some of the best security cameras, doorbell cameras, and smart home accessories on the market. That said, we’re still not exactly blown away by the options on this list. Don’t get us wrong — you can absolutely build a comprehensive security system here — you just aren’t going to have the highly specific pieces of equipment like garage door tilt sensors and auxiliary alarms like some of the other providers offer.
That’s me testing the touch screen controller of my ADT security system.
Monitoring is where ADT really shines. I get more into this in my guide to ADT’s pricing, but the item worth pointing out here is that they’ve recently done away with the requirement to sign up for a long term contract, and they’ve reduced their prices. Their monitoring used to cost up to $60 per month. Now their most affordable option starts at just $29.99, while the most comprehensive one caps at $44.99.
Pro Tip: Like SimpliSafe, ADT actually provides customers with the option to self-monitor their system. We don’t really recommend this, but it can definitely help save money if you’re protecting your property on a budget.
I also really like their SMART monitoring feature, which allows users to confirm or call off an alarm via text message. That means you’re dealing with far fewer false alarms, and can speed authorities to your property if there’s an actual emergency.
Once we had everything set up and running, our ADT system ran like a dream. It was very clear that user experience was considered with the app, and that ease of use was prioritized. I will say that when you’re working with ADT, you do get the feel that you’re working with a big company. If you have issues setting your system up, you might have to bounce around to a few different customer service departments
I did really like ADT’s virtual setup assistant, though. I gave them a ring to see how they’d talk to me through setting up my Google Nest Cam, and they were patient and professional the whole time. We talked through my security needs, which helped me decide the placement of the camera and they were able to easily describe the logistics of the setup to me in layman’s terms.
Installing an ADT security camera
If you’re looking to save on an ADT system, going the Self Setup route is definitely a good choice.
| Monitoring Options | Professional or DIY |
|---|---|
| Installation | DIY |
| Smart Platform Integration | Alexa and Google Home |
| Equipment Cost | Packages starting at $499 |
| Monthly Monitoring Cost | From $29.99 |
| Contract Length | Monthly |
Abode gave us smart home functions only the most technologically advanced systems offer. Think Vivint. Abode gave us those functions for a far cheaper price than Vivint, though. And we saved more money because we weren’t required to pay any installation or monthly monitoring costs. In fact, once we had our system set up, we didn’t have to pay another dime. There’s something freeing about that.
Abode is just a touch cheaper than SimpliSafe, and that’s true across the board. Abode’s cheapest camera, for instance, costs just $60, $40 less than SimpliSafe’s cheapest offering. Abode’s professional monitoring is $10 cheaper than SimpliSafe’s. Abode even wins when it comes to self-monitoring. Both companies offer totally free plans, but if you want to add cloud storage to your self-monitoring, you’ll pay about a third less with abode.
Abode doesn’t just offer different sized packages like most other home security providers. It offers three different sets of equipment – the Security Kit, the Smart Security Kit, and the Iota Security Kit. Each set comes in different sizes, so you get a wide range of options. Like SimpliSafe, abode camera options are limited – nothing like the selection you get from a camera-based company like Lorex. We do like abode’s AI features, though, like built-in person/pet/package detection on all cameras and the fact that everything works with Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and IFTTT.
abode Equipment
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You’re going to find several companies on this list that let you DIY your monitoring. While we always recommend professional monitoring, there’s no getting around the fact that self-monitoring saves money. You can buy equipment and pay nothing else. Ever. Abode is another one of those systems. Like SimpliSafe, though, it offers professional monitoring when you need it with no contracts. And it’s $10 per month cheaper than SimpliSafe monitoring. One important note: you’ll need to purchase a plan in order to get access to most of the cameras’ advanced technology. Plans start as low as $6.99 a month, though, so you won’t have to give up your morning latte.
>> Head-to-head: Abode Vs. SimpliSafe
It’s one thing to be affordable. There are plenty of cut-rate home security systems that offer stripped-down services for pennies a day. And, hey, that’s fine if that’s what you need. Security is security. Abode isn’t just affordable, though. Systems are packed with features normally reserved for a higher price point. For example, Abode offers lots of smart home integration – the kind you usually only get with the big companies like ADT and Vivint. Cameras come with Package/Pet/Person detection too. When we were expecting an important package, we didn’t have to worry if our video doorbell alert was about the package or the neighbors stray dog out again. We knew instantly what was happening, but we didn’t pay extra for that privilege.
Abode systems also work with tons of smart home devices. It’s compatible with Google Home, Amazon, and Apple HomeKit, but it also utilizes Z-wave technology, which allows it to hook up with over 4,000 different smart products. And it works with IFTTT. We were able to create some cool routines. Like, when our cameras detected that important package on our porch, our stereo started up with Celebration by Kool and the Gang. And maybe we mentioned this before: we got all of this for much less than some of those bigger outfits.
Pro Tip: If you’re going to be using a lot of smart home technology, you need to protect your home network from intruders as well. Smart home devices are notorious entry points for hackers to gain access to your valuable information.
Testing out the abode Keypad
We should point out that access to all this smart-ness requires you at least sign up for abode’s $5.83 per month Standard Plan. In other words, you can’t get away with no monthly fee home security. That’s a completely different list. The Standard Plan comes with camera storage, though, and premium customer support. And hey, if you compare $5.83 to Vivint’s monitoring price, which can run as high as $60 per month or more, well, you can see why abode’s on this list. Plus, unlike Vivint, abode runs frequent sales, so you may be able to get an even lower price.
| Monitoring Options | Professional and DIY |
|---|---|
| Installation | DIY |
| Smart Platform Integration | Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit |
| Equipment Cost | From $139.99 |
| Monthly Monitoring Cost | From $6.99 |
| Contract Length | Month-to-month |
We like full-service home security systems, especially if they come with outstanding professional monitoring. Often, they can be a little pricey. In Frontpoint, though, we found a truly affordable professionally-monitored system.
Frontpoint is a full-service home security system. That means it comes with a full-service home security system price. Monitoring, for instance, costs $49.99 per month. That’s comparable with high-end systems like ADT. You can save a little money over Frontpoint’s competitors, though, when it comes to equipment. Frontpoint packages start at just $325, which is about half of what ADT and Vivint charge. But if you go with a pre-packaged system, prices actually start from $79. And since installation is all DIY, you also save money on professional installation charges.
Frontpoint systems center around a hub and keypad, but you can add lots of other devices, from smoke and heat sensors to panic pendants. We like the company’s range of smart products: thermostats, outdoor smart plugs, and wireless light controls. Frontpoint offers cameras, too, though it doesn’t manufacture its own video doorbells. We found the Skybell Slim Line, which it does offer, to be hardy enough, but the video quality is only 720p resolution. 1080p HD is the industry standard these days.
Frontpoint equipment
There’s only one monitoring option with Frontpoint – professional 24/7 monitoring. That’s okay, since that’s what we always recommend. And that plan comes with lots of perks, like backup cellular in case your Wi-Fi goes down and smart device functionality. One plan can be a little anti-democratic, though. We don’t like knowing that we pay the same price for Frontpoint to monitor our single camera as our neighbor down the street who pays for 10-camera monitoring.
FYI: You can use the app to set up routines for your notifications. That way your phone won’t be buzzing all night from cats and raccoons walking into the path of your security cameras.
Frontpoint is very reminiscent of high-end, full-service companies like ADT and Vivint. Like them, for instance, Frontpoint requires you to invest in a professional monitoring plan. And like them, Frontpoint charges a premium price for that plan. Of course, you get what you pay for, and Frontpoint definitely brings value.
Like smart home automation: Frontpoint not only plays well with Alexa and Google Home, but it works great with a long list of smart home products. We were able to use our Frontpoint app, for example, to open the Yale locks on our front door. Pretty handy when we left a pizza cooking in our oven and had to call a neighbor to go in and turn it off.
We hear what you’re saying, though: What’s an expensive system like Frontpoint doing on a Most Affordable list? The thing is, affordability isn’t just about low prices. We prefer to talk about value rather than price. Frontpoint is a top-shelf home security system, and it comes with a top-shelf price. That price is several notches lower, though, than the price of other top-shelf systems when it comes to equipment and installation. So if you’re looking for a high-quality system, this one is more affordable than most. And, OK, yes, monitoring costs about as much as you’d pay with Vivint and more than ADT. However, we appreciate that Frontpoint keeps things simple with one price – $49.99 per month.
Holding a Frontpoint sensor
Go with ADT or Vivint and you could wind up paying up to $60 per month or more. More importantly, Frontpoint charges about half what those other two charge for equipment, and there’s no installation fee, since installation is 100% DIY.
Think of Frontpoint, then, as a premier system that allows you to shave a little money off your bottom line. You get solid equipment and reliable service, you can rest assured that someone is always keeping an eye on your home, and you still get the satisfaction of knowing you saved money.
| Equipment cost | Packages starting at $79 |
|---|---|
| Monitoring options | Professional |
| Monitoring cost | Starting at $49 per month |
| Contract lengths | Monthly or 36 months |
| Installation options | DIY |
| Smart platform integrations | Google Home, Alexa, and Siri |
In Brinks, we found an ADT alternative at a cheaper price. Brinks has been around almost as long as ADT, it’s a professionally-monitored system, and it offers cutting-edge equipment. Here’s the thing, though: Brinks costs about 30% less than ADT across the board.
Brinks is on this list because it offers the features you’d get with ADT, but it offers them for a slightly lower price point. For example, Brinks monitoring maxes out at $45 per month. With ADT you can pay as much as $60 per month for monitoring. Likewise, ADT’s cheapest equipment package is around $600, while Brinks’ is $360. Plus, with Brinks you get free professional installation or you can install your system yourself. That’s a definite perk.
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When it comes to equipment, Brinks is a tale of two systems. On the one hand, the company is definitely forward-thinking. All devices, for instance, work well with Alexa and Google Home. And we’re particular fans of the touchpad hub. Among its many features, it includes an SD card that records video any time someone tampers with the system. That way, even if someone does manage to take the system down somehow, you’ll have a record of who did it and how it happened.
We used to knock Brinks when the company didn’t offer its own video doorbell. That changed in the last year. And when the company decided to produce its own model, it made sure to do it right. This doorbell lets you set up virtual zones so you decide what triggers the motion detection. It comes with intelligent notifications that can tell the difference between people, animals, and vehicles. And it’s compatible with smart home devices. We connected ours to our front room lights so that any time someone stepped foot on our front porch it looked like we were home, even when we weren’t.
Brinks equipment
Brinks offers two monitoring plans, the Home Complete and the Home Complete with Video. The nice thing is that both plans include professional monitoring and both come with cellular backup, so you can be sure the system will keep working even if your Wi-Fi should go down.
Unfortunately, there’s no DIY option, so if you’re looking to save money on monitoring, you’re out of luck. As we always say, though, you’re not always going to be around to monitor your system, so you’re better off letting someone else do it.
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It’s useful to talk about Brinks in terms of ADT because the two companies have so much in common. Both, for example, are old companies, dating back to the 1800’s (seriously). Both offer old-school customer service, which includes things like professional installation and 24/7 monitoring plans. Both companies are forward-thinking, as well, offering smart home integration with voice control, for instance. That came in handy when we needed to check a Brinks alert on our home hub but were in the middle of making a loaf of bread, and our hands were covered in dough.
The reason ADT isn’t on this list? Because Brinks is more affordable, and this list is all about affordability. Brinks is still a full-service company, and you’re going to pay more than you would for, say, Ring or abode. You’ll pay about a third less than you’d pay for an ADT system, though, both in terms of equipment and in terms of monitoring. And as a bonus, you don’t have to pay for installation.
Unboxing the Brinks system.
The trade-off, of course, is that Brinks just isn’t quite as good as ADT. You get what you pay for, after all. The differences are subtle, but they do matter. ADT offers its own user-friendly app; Brinks requires you sign up with a third-part app – Alarm.com. ADT offers a choice between its own cameras and Nest cameras.
ADT has nine monitoring centers across the country, and there’s built-in redundancy; so if one goes down the others step up. Brinks has backup servers and backup generators, but that’s just a step down from ADT. If you’re looking to save money, though, Brinks wins every time.
| Monitoring Options | Professional only |
|---|---|
| Installation | DIY |
| Smart Platform Integration | Alexa and Google Home |
| Equipment Cost | From $199 |
| Monthly Monitoring Cost | From $39 |
| Contract Length | 36 months |
If you’re going to save money on a home security system, it helps to know where the costs are. That way, you can make informed decisions about what it’s reasonable to cut and what kinds of cuts might put your security in jeopardy.
Installing a SimpliSafe motion sensor.
There are three primary costs when it comes to home security systems:
The goal isn’t to simply cut everything and go with the cheapest options in all these categories. Rather you want to weigh your particular needs against the costs you’ll pay. Then choose a system that balances security with affordability.
Saving extra money isn’t always just about finding affordable home security systems. You can often get great deals on home security equipment, and even discounts on monitoring. In fact, if you keep your eyes open, you can sometimes snag a top-tier system for the price of a far more affordable system.
You’ll also find that lots of home security systems offer some sort of deal virtually year-round. For instance:
You may need to keep your eyes peeled, but there’s a deal out there that’s right for every homeowner or renter.
The bottom line is that home security is now within every homeowner’s budget. There are plenty of affordable systems out there. Yes, you may have to put in a little elbow-grease yourself to save money (thankfully DIY setup is incredibly easy these days). You may have to do the installation, or you may have to self-monitor the system, but it can be done.
Arming the ADT system
It’s especially important if you live in a state where crime is a major problem. According to our research the states with the highest population-adjusted property crime rates are:
And FYI, The states with the lowest population-adjusted property crime rates are
But even if you live in a low-crime state, that doesn’t mean you can let your guard down. We feel confident that one of the systems we’ve gone over here will do the job for you and do it in a way that you can afford it. That’s a good thing, because the world isn’t getting any safer, and you just can’t afford not to have a home security system these days.
Yes, many home security systems, including those with low prices, offer professional monitoring services. SimpliSafe, abode, and Frontpoint are three great examples.
Yes, some home security systems with low overall costs often have upfront equipment costs. They may be set up to save you money long-term by allowing you to avoid long-term contracts or professional monitoring. Or, they may charge lower equipment costs than other companies so that even if you’re paying upfront you’ll still save money.
In most cases, you can return a home security system. Many companies offer trial plans or money-back guarantees for a set number of days or months. This is a great way to test out a system to see how well it works for you.
Yes, in some cases you may need to purchase additional equipment to build your home automation up. In addition, a number of companies only provide premium services and equipment functionality if you pay a monthly fee.
Not all home security systems that are affordable will require a long-term contract. Some systems do. Abode and SimpliSafe, for example, do not. Frontpoint has a longer contract requirement than other systems.
