The Best (and Worst) of Home Security Systems of 2024
The Best (and Worst) of Home Security Systems of 2024
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These are some of the best home security systems of 2024. We have a full list on SafeWise.com if you want to see all ten of our picks. This year, we’re keeping it simple and listing our favorites along with some of the best and worst features that come with them. Whether it’s fine print or expensive monthly prices, this is the “need to know” about each of our top systems.
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Time Stamps
00:00 – Intro
0:37 – Vivint
1:46 – ADT & ADT Self Setup
2:31 – Cove
3:29 – Ring
4:44 – SimpliSafe
5:58 – Abode
6:38 – Frontpoint
7:45 – Which is your favorite?
Read our full reviews for each system on SafeWise.com:
Vivint Home Security Review
https://www.safewise.com/vivint/reviews/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=L4re1203EOE
ADT Home Security Review
https://www.safewise.com/adt/reviews/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=L4re1203EOE
Cove Home Security Review
https://www.safewise.com/cove-reviews/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=L4re1203EOE
Ring Home Security Review
https://www.safewise.com/blog/ring-security-system-review/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=L4re1203EOE
SimpliSafe Home Security Review
https://www.safewise.com/simplisafe/reviews/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=L4re1203EOE
Frontpoint Home Security Review
https://www.safewise.com/frontpoint/reviews/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=L4re1203EOE
Abode Home Security Review
https://www.safewise.com/blog/abode-home-security-review/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=L4re1203EOE
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Check out these systems for yourself π
Abode Home Security: https://go.safewise.com/aff_c?offer_id=839&aff_id=1007
ADT Self Setup: https://go.safewise.com/aff_c?offer_id=846&aff_id=1007
ADT: https://go.safewise.com/aff_c?offer_id=1766&aff_id=1007
Cove: https://go.safewise.com/aff_c?offer_id=879&aff_id=1007
Frontpoint: https://go.safewise.com/aff_c?offer_id=897&aff_id=1007
Ring: https://go.safewise.com/aff_c?offer_id=3077&aff_id=1007
SimpliSafe: https://go.safewise.com/aff_c?offer_id=977&aff_id=1007
SimpliSafe UK: https://go.safewise.com/aff_c?offer_id=978&aff_id=1007
Vivint: https://go.safewise.com/aff_c?offer_id=995&aff_id=1007
Our sources:
Federal Trade Commission, “FTC Announces Claims Process for Consumers Whose Credit Reports Were Misused by Home Security Firm Vivint”
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/08/ftc-announces-claims-process-consumers-whose-credit-reports-were-misused-home-security-firm-vivint
Library of Congress, “The San Francisco call. [volume], July 09, 1899, Page 22, Image 22”
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85066387/1899-07-09/ed-1/seq-22/
The Detroit News, “Hazardous Traffic: the early years”
https://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/news/local/michigan-history/2015/04/24/hazardous-traffic-the-early-years/26262803/
The Atlantic, “Happy Birthday, Sliced Bread! The ‘Greatest Thing’ Turns 85 This Week”
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/07/happy-birthday-sliced-bread-the-greatest-thing-turns-85-this-week/277647/
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Great review- thank you! Cancelling CPI after 6 years and going with SimpliSafe- been looking at them for a while and I just prefer DIY over large companies that make it difficult to upgrade, get support, etc. CPI even offered to upgrade all of my equipment and lower the monthly cost by $20, but like I told them- when I called to upgrade the doorbell camera after multiple issues, they wanted to charge me like $500- I don’t like the different stories and options they give depending on who comes out or who you talk to. I don’t have time for guessing games and wondering if I’m getting the best deal. So- giving something new a try!
Well, I guess I am just dumber than the average consumer. She downplays ring because it takes a subscription, tell me which security system does not take a subscription?
The problem with reading comments is that every comment is trashing a system . I rarely see a comment that gives me the pros and consβ¦. Itβs whatever system they have is actually garbage. Once in a while, I will read that someone likes what they have but most of the time itβs negative.
I wish there was an expert I could talk to. I just want a system that I can buy several cameras place them around my home outside, none inside, except in my garage. and then only I can monitor the video real time, I monitor it inside my house or when Iβm on vacation or away I remotely monitor AND I can go back and look at old videosβ¦ I donβt want a security person or police monitoring my videos, or notifying me or being called automaticallyβ¦. I want to be my police force and my monitorβ¦.. I donβt want big brother in my life. If I need the cops, I will call them.
I will probably go with ringing because my friend who lives out in the country has several cameras outside his place. He has no complaints and was able to show me older videos and told me that they look look at their videos when they are on vacation. no ring camera has failed and they pay for the second level plan which I think is $10 a month or soβ¦
Let’s not do business with Greedy companies.
That is how we can teach them.
Simplisafe is probably best as long as you can always receive texts as it kicks you off the app monthly for "security". It’s hard to 2 step text authenticate if you travel internationally or are somewhere without cell coverage (only wifi)
Cove is the worst one that I’ve tried including their service (sensors go off & no issue is ever their fault). Vivnt’s cost is far higher than the service provided. ADT sales team is pushy & feels like a scam. Ring does a lot in a mediocre way but doesn’t work well enough for its price point
Ring is susceptible to WiFi jamming
We have 6 4k nest wired camera on the perimeter of our house or Security and it has been enough until recently. Our home insurance provider reached out and told us if we didnβt automate a police response or a fire response who would end up paying about 20% more so it was cheaper to buy a system. After researching my priorities I went with Abode for the perfect apple home integration. I was able to buy a Zigby fire detection unit that paired with the unit and would automatically call the fire department if there was an issue. I was also able to easily set it up to call the police department in the event of a break-in. One thing you did not mention were there were certifications that I could print out for both of these that showed proof that I had set it up to reduce my home insurance, which wouldβve gone up about $400 a year. The overall cost was about $350 with discounts for everything
What about 300 blackout?
I thought perhaps I’d get an expert opinion.
What about Brinks home security?
VIVINT REP HERE ππΎ :
We have gotten a lot of positive reviews aswellβ¦ vivint by far has the superior technology and lifesaving benefits that far exceed the dollar value you spend per monthβ¦ compared to the competition we have more to offer as in smart home capabilities such as thermostats, smart locks, garage door controllerβs, solar and a lot more and thatβs on top of your security and cameras.. yes just like any company we cannot satisfy all consumers. But our mission to protect families far exceeds our competitors we protect over 2 million customers nationwide wide. We strive to bring innovation into the space with products no other company has quite literally no other security company can sell you solar panels for your house ! How cool is that π. Feel free to message me for any questionsβΌοΈ
And remember Disney land has some of the worst reviews but everyone says itβs a magical place ππ½
I have dealt with several security systems over the years, including Xfinity, CPI, and ADT. However, the worst by far is Wyze. They have poor customer service and worst troubleshooting. If you do not believe me, check the reviews and do your homework.
Anybody have a recommendation for something better than simplisafe. My cameras are so hit and miss on recording
Drop recording from "connectivity issues" plenty of Wi-Fi signal. And it rotates between cameras, sometimes 2 at a time.
Does ANYONE know, actually REALLY know, if there is a system that CANNOT be hacked and used to spy on us? Cell phones, PC monitors, etc always snooping, so how much easier wirh homesec systems??
I’ve been with ADT in my previous house for about 10 years. In that 10 Years I never had any issues, false alarms, keypad failures, sensor failures, smoke alarm issues. I’ve recently moved to Alabama and I was told that ADT recently has designed a complete digital system. I’ve had the new system for 5 months now. And quite clearly it SUCKS! In those 5 months I almost have DAILY problems: Sensor failings, Keypad Multiple Issues, False Alarms, Hardware & Software updates. Their old analog Keypad I believe was made by Honeywell. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. Now I have their current keypad and have Many problems. I’m shopping for a new system that is why I’m here.
Vivint will not give you a price without running credit check
You didnβt really talk about the Ring security system. Lol. IMHO is the best bang for your buck and best interface for entry level. You should add Unifi Protect in next year. Elite gear
Great advice, thank you for the review.
watch out for vivint
I hate vivint.
Worse customer service
uk or us
And for 100+ years, AT&T is known for screwing people over with complicated contracts and a bunch of just absolute American communist nonsense. AT&T is in business not to help you. Theyβre in business to make money.
Are you sure about Vivant?????? they stink in everything. I wouldn’t refer my worst enemy to them
But if you have the cameras and ring camera youβre already paying $100 for that subscription and you add another 100 for monitoring thatβs still cheaper than most for a month to month. Or am I wrong
No vivint adt ring is the best
SimpliSafe Gen3 is trash (constant device disconnects) which still uses the old 433.92 MHz frequency. I didn’t have issues with Gen2 until my CO sensor died which is no longer produced. I saw a 50% off deal, I went for it and oh that was a mistake. Tech Support has the usual pull the power, pull the battery, wait, plug it back in script.
Dogs are the best security system.
From the comments it seems no system is any good
I moved from ADT to Vivint 12/2024. I like the features and outdoor cameras and doorbell. The wall mount panel is sleek and professional. Equipment is not cheap but I was also to integrate my nest thermostat and some of my existing z wave door locks. You can add some of your own things if they are compatible
Thanks to the commenters. Not vivint then.
You have a great eloquence
Very pricey Vivint home alarms doorbell camera pickup every one coming in range just want to relax on the porch monitoring it’s not the greatest house filled with smoke 3 minutes no reply
What she saying about the security companies is incorrect not sure how old this video is but Vivint does five-year contracts at $69 for the first two years and $79 for that last three. ADT is way cheaper than that.
I love simpli safe! Very easy to set up and the monitoring is top notch with good customer service but they lack a lot of items. For example I wish they had native WiFi extenders and wireless doorbell cameras π
Why do they make this so dam difficult?? (rhetorical question btw because I know why $$). All I’m looking for is a quality DIY home security system that I don’ t have to buy some kind of monitoring package for to save video to the cloud or even to a local hub and is a good quality. When I look online, none of them will tell you if you can save to the cloud without a monitoring subscription. Any recommendations or is it even possible?
Thanks for your recommendations, this helps a lot.πππ
All these guys try to overcharge you.
Seems like adt
Viv cove and all are bad lol when reading comments
Vivint customer service is the worse had a installer worked less than a yr barley installed my system wanted somebody else to come out and they kept sending the same person out you can never contact your sales person equipment nice business practice customer service sucks especially coming over seas
simplisafe is terrible. indoor cameras click very loud when they start recording. super pointless
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I am considering either ADT or Ring, Ring seems like the more modern one
SimpliSafe π€π»
Vivint has the worse costumer service.
Can you review the Backstreet Surveillance cameras?
I use all of them in the same house.
I have ring i like it and when my equipment goes out or have technical problems ring sends me a replacement. Home security and cameras.
Better Not Need Service from ADT.
Stuck with the ADT system which was hard-wired into our home when we purchased it. Getting local service of their system is a monumental effort. Despite the fact that we have been paying bill from our home address for five years the local office was NOT, repeat, NOT, willing to send out a technician to our
address (which they have in their accounting system) and confirm that we do in fact have an ADT system, and that the ADT system is sending a "needs service" message. Absolutely infuriating. We have needed service about three times since we moved int. Each time, lots and lots and lots of effort and conversations with bots. I don’t even care about the substantive value of the ADT system compared to others. I would love out of this system.
SimpliSafe is cheap-ish quality.
After so many low battery/not responding errors I just gave up on maintenance for like 2 years and neglected the problems. But recently I got high quality batteries and weeded out the problem sensors. I’ll stay on top of things now.
And the keypads have trouble registering the Up, Down, Left and Right buttons, super frustrating sometimes.
The worst part above everything though: I’ve completely ditched their smoke alarms. After CONSTANT low battery/not responding errors from 3-4 of them and 2 false alarms I’m trusting another brand for smoke detection now (X-Sense) … I was busy at work and missed a Monitoring call, and the fire department responded. Dude. Screw SimpliSafe smoke detectors!!!
Oh yeah, and they had me on the "Core" plan and it’s $32, I’ve been paying this since 2019. I finally researched the plans available and the $10 Self-Monitoring plan sounds like a dream come true for me. Funny how they just throw you on whatever plan they want and that’s that – switching isn’t just an easy click of the button, I will have to call them.
Other than all that funk, I do feel covered. It’s bitter-sweet but I will stick with SimpliSafe indefinitely until… IDK, something changes.
I got Vivant installed not long ago and Iβd never do it again. The sell rep was somewhat pushy and the installer was no better. He stayed until midnight installing when arriving at 7 oβclock. He then left without saying a word and left the door unlocked for at least an hour as I had to attend to my children.
Vivant also does credit checks.
Iβve had Vivint for a long time. I have all new equipment and itβs worse than ever. Every few days something fails. A door lock not working, cameras offline. Panel needs to be rebooted. Another call to support. This equipment is pure π©stay away.