How many fit
9 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Wider coverage, suited to a larger house”, “Several doors and windows get a sensor”, and “Daily arming from a physical keypad”.
9 models fit, out of 22 checkedPicked for one job
In one box, Ring Alarm 14-Piece covers the most openings
Top pick
Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit
A multi-floor layout suits eight contacts, two motion detectors and two keypads. SimpliSafe 12-Piece adds an indoor camera. Ring Alarm Pro 14-Piece has the same broad alarm layout plus eero routing.
Why it suits this job
- Entry total
- Motion coverage
- The catch
- Labeling, placing and testing fourteen pieces takes longer.
- Go with SimpliSafe 12-Piece Wireless Home Security System with HD Camera if
- Larger homes that want alarm equipment and an indoor camera bought together
More reasons we picked it
- Where keypads go
- Upgrades
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In a larger house you need several entry sensors, more than one motion zone and arming points that are convenient.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the home security systems we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Wider coverage, suited to a larger house”, “Several doors and windows get a sensor”, and “Daily arming from a physical keypad”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| SimpliSafe 12-Piece Wireless Home Security System with HD Camera |
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| Ring Alarm Pro 14-Piece Kit |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Ring, 2nd Gen
Alarm 14-Piece Kit
Eight openings are covered by Ring’s largest standard package, which also puts a keypad in two parts of the house.
Top pick ifLarger homes where broad entry coverage is needed from day one
Key facts
- Eight contact sensors are included
- Two keypads and two motion detectors are included
The catch
Labeling, placing and testing fourteen pieces takes longer.
SimpliSafe, SS3-AMZ-4
12-Piece Wireless Home Security System with HD Camera
Five contacts and two motion sensors come together with a SimpliCam and dedicated panic controls in this broad indoor package.
Best forLarger homes that want alarm equipment and an indoor camera bought together
Key facts
- Two motion sensors and five entry sensors are included
- SimpliCam indoor HD camera is included
The catch
The camera in the box is made for indoor use.
Ring, 2nd Gen
Alarm Pro 14-Piece Kit
Alongside eero routing, the larger Alarm Pro kit brings eight contacts, two motion detectors and two keypads.
Best forA larger Ring home wanting its network and alarm coverage bundled
Key facts
- Two motion detectors and eight contact sensors are included
- A range extender and two keypads are included
The catch
If your existing network is already settled, you do not need the integrated router.
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Top pick for this job
Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit
Entry total
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SimpliSafe 12-Piece Wireless Home Security System with HD Camera
Larger homes that want alarm equipment and an indoor camera bought together
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