How many fit
10 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Professional alarm response as an option”, “Service on a month-to-month basis”, and “Several doors and windows get a sensor”.
10 models fit, out of 22 checkedPicked for one job
SimpliSafe 8-Piece is a package focused on monitoring
Top pick
SimpliSafe 8-Piece Wireless Home Security System
Four entries are covered by the eight-piece SimpliSafe kit, which also adds a panic button to a clear professional-monitoring path. Ring 8-Piece is the better fit in a Ring household. Arlo brings multi-function sensors.
Why it suits this job
- Route to monitoring
- Entries covered
- The catch
- The useful remote features come only with a paid monitoring plan.
- Go with Ring Alarm 8-Piece Kit if
- Average homes with two or three bedrooms
More reasons we picked it
- Panic options
- Flexibility of plans
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Look at the equipment, the backup path and the ongoing service as a package.
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 “Professional alarm response as an option”, “Service on a month-to-month basis”, and “Several doors and windows get a sensor”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| Ring Alarm 8-Piece Kit |
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| Arlo Home Security System with 5 Sensors |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
SimpliSafe, SS3-AMZ-2
8-Piece Wireless Home Security System
This medium-size SimpliSafe bundle makes sense, with four entry sensors, a motion sensor and a panic button.
Top pick ifHouseholds that want solid core alarm coverage and no cameras
Key facts
- Four entry sensors come with it
- One motion sensor and one panic button are included
The catch
The useful remote features come only with a paid monitoring plan.
Ring, 2nd Gen
Alarm 8-Piece Kit
Four contact sensors make this the balanced Ring package, and it keeps a single motion detector and extender.
Best forAverage homes with two or three bedrooms
Key facts
- Comes with four contact sensors and one motion detector
- Comes with one keypad and one range extender
The catch
Ring Alarm cannot be controlled natively through Google Home or Apple Home.
Arlo, SS1501-100NAS
Home Security System with 5 Sensors
With five configurable Arlo sensors you can cover more rooms, and the keypad hub and optional monitoring path stay the same.
Best forA medium home where sensor placement needs to be flexible
Key facts
- Keypad Sensor Hub and five All-in-One Sensors are included
- One yard sign is included
The catch
You buy the backup battery and cellular module separately.
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Top pick for this job
SimpliSafe 8-Piece Wireless Home Security System
Route to monitoring
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Ring Alarm 8-Piece Kit
Average homes with two or three bedrooms
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