Choosing the Best Security System in 2025 | The Ultimate Guide to Home Security Systems

Choosing the Best Security System in 2025 | The Ultimate Guide to Home Security Systems

Read our complete guide: https://www.security.org/home-security-systems/
Buy ADT: https://www.security.org/go/adt-youtube
Buy SimpliSafe: https://www.security.org/go/simplisafe-youtube
Buy Vivint: https://www.security.org/go/vivint-youtube
Buy Cove: https://www.security.org/go/cove-youtube

Update: ADT now offers self-installed and no contract options. Learn more here: https://www.security.org/home-security-systems/adt/review/

How do home security systems work?: https://www.security.org/home-security-systems/what-is-a-home-security-system/

The world of home security systems can be overwhelming. We make it simple in our home security guide video! We break down how they work, the different varieties, the similarities and differences, what to look for in one, and how much they cost. We also provide recommendations for the best home security system for your space.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 How do home security systems work?
01:53 Self-monitoring vs professional monitoring
03:08 DIY systems vs professional systems
03:51 Self-install systems
04:46 Professionally installed systems
05:35 What to look for in a home security system
05:54 Equipment
06:30 User experience
07:51 How much do home security systems cost?
08:18 Installation costs
08:42 Equipment costs
09:58 Monitoring costs
10:28 Monitoring contracts
11:17 Which home security system should you buy?
12:02 ADT
12:28 Vivint
13:12 SimpliSafe
13:42 Cove
14:55 Arlo
15:35 Ring
16:45 Visit Security.org to learn more!

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25 Comments

  1. @angeliris3598 on April 9, 2025 at 11:23 am

    What about jammer detection?

  2. @magaroam on April 9, 2025 at 11:24 am

    Is there any one system that is more prone to hackers disabling or utilizing the cameras against the homeowner to observe them? Thank you!

  3. @gcklo on April 9, 2025 at 11:25 am

    ADT had been charging me $80 / month for a while with an out of date system with no external cameras and I finally got rid of it !

  4. @lahummer5759 on April 9, 2025 at 11:27 am

    Our neighborhood has many locals that walk around with wifi blockers. I have 2 cameras side by side one is wifi the other is cat5 . Had people thinking they 😂are stealth standing at my driveway entry with their dog. Looking at me.

  5. @collinleduc8662 on April 9, 2025 at 11:48 am

    In case this reaches anyone considering it – cove was an absolutely awful system. I had to go through 3 panels, before being "graciously offered" to be allowed to pay for the new, upgraded one. After 4 hrs of arguing, I got it for 90% off (taking my monthly credits, and getting a free month of monitoring), and although now it didn’t break, the feature set was worse and it had a Cove-created login that I couldn’t change. Yay. And this is on top of there hardware glitches and breaks. Huge waste of money.

  6. @DaniyalAR3006. on April 9, 2025 at 11:49 am

    IM GONNA CRY 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  7. @DHoll-w5p on April 9, 2025 at 11:49 am

    Are any wifi cameras more secure than others? Also, do any of your videos grade the apps? Thanks.

  8. @lesliturnervance4982 on April 9, 2025 at 11:51 am

    What do you recommend for night vision for the outside of the home?

  9. @HighlightHero4 on April 9, 2025 at 11:53 am

    hey mates.. i am building a new home , so how can i get this prevwired for indoor security systems . is that best to do or get anything done after builder handover .. how these systems get the power if its not pre wired

  10. @user-Abadir on April 9, 2025 at 11:56 am

    Dialed. BT Dialed😊😊😊😊😊😊

  11. @LaserHighway on April 9, 2025 at 11:58 am

    Funny how this entire topic, and all this money we spend, purely because assholes exist.

  12. @alertsecurityPh on April 9, 2025 at 11:58 am

    waste of money for sure

  13. @debbiewilliams6716 on April 9, 2025 at 11:59 am

    Thank You!

  14. @belalsaady6261 on April 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    If cost is not an issue for me what is the best option where I can get all the equipment like cameras, sensors, smart doorbell etc to install in a villa knowing that it is big and not small or medium With a garden too.
    I want the best of the best

  15. @best-serw-pl on April 9, 2025 at 12:04 pm

    Od 2007 roku montujemy alarmy i musimy przyznać że Satel pozostaje na naszym (polskim) rynku w roli lidera cały czas. Perfecta po dodaniu obsługi czujek ABAX2 zyskała bardzo dużo na funkcjonalności, bo do tej pory współpraca tylko z czujkami po starszej siostrze (MICRA) w moim odczuciu było to kotwicą u nogi.

    Przy systemach "smart, plug & play" producenci próbują dotrzeć bezpośrednio do klienta końcowego, co moim zdaniem nie jest do końca dobrym pomysłem z dwóch powodów:

    1. Użytkownik nie posiada koncesji MSWiA, którą powinna posiadać każda firma zajmująca się montażem systemów zabezpieczenia technicznego, a jej pracownicy świadectwo kwalifikacji. Ubezpieczyciel może odrzucić wypłatę odszkodowania jeśli montaż przeprowadzony był przez "niewykwalifikowany personel".

    2. Często zdarza nam się poprawiać instalacje montowane przez użytkownika końcowego, gdyż nie wszystko działa tak jak powinno, a jeszcze częściej ludzie użytkują takie systemy latami nawet nie mając świadomości, że nie wszystko wykonali tak jak należy.

    „Be Wave” od Satela, mieliśmy okazję zostać jednymi z pierwszych autoryzowanych instalatorów przeszkolonych w siedzibie producenta, zapowiada się obiecująco, chociaż strzałem w kolano było zamknięcie systemu całkowicie na urządzenia przewodowe (z nowym cennikiem mają się pojawić ekspandery, które chociaż trochę naprawią tą kwestię), prawdopodobnie właśnie dlatego aby instalacja wydawała się jak najprostsza dla ostatecznego użytkownika.

    Coraz większa ilość klientów integruje przez KNX alarmy z automatyką domową i tutaj czasami przydałaby się zapowiadana od lat „Integra 1000” 🙂

    W moim odczuciu na uwagę zasługuje jeszcze Risco (świetny sprzęt, możliwość pracy po magistrali, moim zdaniem najlepiej działająca aplikacja i najlepsze serwery chmurowe).

  16. @iamnotapoet on April 9, 2025 at 12:08 pm

    We’ve been using Eufy with their $100/yr monitored service and really liking it. It appears to be best value and Eufy cameras are always top notch. The main thing it misses is cellular backup option for HomeBase 3. As you know, for monitoring service they use Noonlight. What are your thoughts on Noonlight for monitoring? Now that Ring AGAIN essentially doubled there price, Eufy seems like it MIGHT now be the top contender… But YOU are the pro… so what are YOUR thoughts. While we are out BeerVlogging we want to keep our house and fridge of beer super safe. Is Eufy a good way to do that while saving some cash for more beer?
    – Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]

  17. @douglasv3225 on April 9, 2025 at 12:09 pm

    LOVE MY COVE!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

  18. @josephpardue6277 on April 9, 2025 at 12:10 pm

    ADT – Another Dumb Tech. You never get the same Tech on a service call. You have to wait and wait and wait for a service tech. And when one does show up, they know nothing about your system and no nothing about what is really wrong.

  19. @natashaboswell4056 on April 9, 2025 at 12:10 pm

    Thank you this was helpful

  20. @user-Abadir on April 9, 2025 at 12:11 pm

    Androld found virus intrusion❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  21. @jacquelinestuart2341 on April 9, 2025 at 12:13 pm

    You’re More button doesn’t work can’t see any links❤

  22. @daniellynn1919 on April 9, 2025 at 12:14 pm

    Is there a system like ring but touchscreen and you don’t need a professional monitoring subscription

  23. @MorbidGod391 on April 9, 2025 at 12:18 pm

    8:14 are you guys going to review the new ADT Smart Home Security on their web site? It’s the same system whether it’s Pro installed or Self Installed!!!

  24. @user-Abadir on April 9, 2025 at 12:19 pm

    Live😢😢😢😢😢😢

  25. @williamgreen9239 on April 9, 2025 at 12:20 pm

    This video was useless.

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