According to our research the below home alarm systems are some of the top systems available.
Protect America | Front Point Security | Advanced Direct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall |  |  |  |
| Base Monthly Price | $29.99 | $34.99 | $35.99 |
| Installation Fee | $0 | $0 | $99 |
| Equipment Cost | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Installation Rebate | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| 24 Hour Monitoring |  | | |
| Alarm System | General Electric | General Electric | ADT |
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Many people comment that there is often a confusing array of Home Security Systems and information available. This site seeks to educate you on how you can use home security to protect you and your family.
Here is the full list of the top rated home security companies:
Here are a couple more home alarm systems that didn’t make our top 10 list: US Home Alarm and Pinnacle Security.
The following questions are our most frequently asked questions regarding Home Security and Home Alarm Systems. Feel free to let us know if you require any additional information.
Home Security Introduction
Home Security – Who Needs It?
Alarm Systems – What Kinds are There?
Alarm Systems for the Home – A Primer
Home Security – How it Works
How Effective are Burglar Alarms?
Does an Alarm System Stop an Intruder?
Home Security – How Do I Set One Up
What does an Alarm Service Get Me?
How much does a Home Security System Cost?
The Benefits of a Security System
Home Security Systems are best suited for those who want a peace of mind when it comes to their home. Having the satisfaction that you have a system in place to notify you of unwanted intruders with a link to the authorities is very reassuring.
An additional benefit is that many home insurance plans give discounts to those with a home alarm thereby offsetting the cost of your security system. Regardless of the reason you choose a security system, the following is true – A home security system will deter burglars from your place and decrease the chance of you losing money in the unfortunate event one does happen.
What are the difference or pro/cons with wire vs. wireless home security systems?
The wireless system is less “invasive” but will require you to replace the lithium batteries from time to time. A wired/hardwired system will cost more to install and is best done when your home is being constructed.
Wireless security systems are often more affordable because you don’t have to pay for extensive installation or the labor that is required for the installation. While, wired home security systems are installed from your keypad throughout your home, surrounding doors and windows to activate sensors that are hidden in the interior of your home’s structure.
I live in Cleveland, TN use assured alarms for our home alarm system. We’ve been happy with them. No complaints so far.
I’m looking at setting up a home security system. Does the monitoring company need a phone line for my system to work?
The more traditional home alarm companies do require a phone line for the monitoring services. Some companies such as Protect America have newer technologies that will work on broadband and cellular in addition to landlines. We provide a review of this company at http://www.happyhealth.net/home-security-reviews/protect-america-review.
Why do most company’s require a contract when I sign up with a monitoring plan?
Company’s generally require a contract because they provide the key components of an alarm system to you for free. As a result the want to enter a contract with you for a short period of time so that they can be assured that they recoup their costs of giving their system away.
I’m trying to find an alarm system for our new vacation home. We won’t be there often so we figured having an alarm is a good idea. Do most alarm companies provide the equipment? Do they charge for the equipment or installation?
Most of the alarm companies we looked at do provide free equipment and installation. For some systems you do the installation and others someone will do the install. Also most companies have a contract associated with the free equipment. If you plan to keep the system for a while then this seems like a good way to go.
I was talking to a local firm that provides home security monitoring services. Is a local firm better or worse then a national home security company?
It is my opinion that you will be happier with a larger national company then some of the smaller local companies who provide home security monitoring service. The smaller companies will have more difficulty with putting the resources together and building a monitor call center that provides reliable up time and ample operators 24/7, every day of the year. The larger national systems often have multiple call centers across the country as well as the staffing required to handle a flood of calls. Because of this, our review site only reviews the national home security companies that are large enough to provide a high level of reliable service.
I don’t think you need monitoring with a home alarm. You can just have the alarm go off and it should scare most burglars.
Well that’s like having a cell phone with no service. With monitoring you have a direct connection with a 24×7 support team that can dispatch police and help for your family. Some alarm systems also provide an alert button so if you have an emergency you can just press the button. For my wife and I travel often so we feel a lot more comfortable leaving our house knowing that someone is watching it. It really depends on your needs and how much protection you are looking for.
I never thought I needed one until my house was broken into. The police who came to my home showed me how particular things of value (that were very easy to notice, too) were still there, and that my home was very likely to be broken into again very soon. They told me that I needed to get an alarm system for that very reason, and I did within the next couple of days. Soon after the alarm was installed the thieves came back looking for what they left behind before. Wish I’d had the alarm system right from the start, but at least it saved me the second time around.
Does anyone know how a security systems can save money on my home insurance?
If you have a home security systems installed in your home the average premium discount for your house insurance is typically about 20%. These discounts can be significant enough to pay for all or a portion of your home security monthly costs. You can check your specific insurance carrier to determine the exact amount of your discount.
The reason that insurance companies offer these discounts is that studies show that a home security system is an effect deterrent in stopping many burglaries.