Reviews
Ring Alarm Review 2026 Update: Equipment, Monitoring, Cameras, and Cost
Ring Protect Pro costs $20/mo — cameras, doorbells, alarm monitoring, and even person detection are all locked behind the subscription. The 8-piece alarm kit starts at $200. With 3 cameras over 3 year...
SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro Review 2026 Update: Equipment, Monitoring, Cameras, and Cost
The SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro ($170) shoots sharp 1080p HDR with a 164° wide-angle lens — solid hardware at a fair price. But it only works inside the SimpliSafe app. No Alexa live view, no Google...
Vivint Review 2026 Update: Equipment, Monitoring, Cameras, and Cost
A premium security system known for its advanced home automation features, Vivint offers a blend of smart home technology and top-notch security.
SimpliSafe Review 2026 Update: Equipment, Monitoring, Cameras, and Cost
SimpliSafe is a popular choice for no-contract, easy DIY setup, and affordable home security.
Vivint Review 2026 Update: Equipment, Monitoring, Cameras, and Cost
Vivint charges $599-899 for equipment plus $30-45/mo on 60-month financing contracts. Professional installation runs $99-249. 3-year total: $1,679-3,620. The hardware is genuinely good — 4K outdoor ca...
Cove Review 2026 Update: Equipment, Monitoring, Cameras, and Cost
Cove charges $15-25/month for professional monitoring — cheaper than SimpliSafe ($18-28/mo) and Ring ($20/mo). The equipment is basic but functional: door sensors, motion detectors, a key fob, and a t...
Wyze Home Security Review 2026 Update: Equipment, Monitoring, Cameras, and Cost
Wyze cameras start at $20 and the Home Monitoring Kit costs $80 + $10/month — the cheapest in the industry. But the 2023 data breach exposed 13,000 users, the alarm panel is just a tablet app, and the...
Frontpoint Review 2026 Update: Equipment, Monitoring, Cameras, and Cost
Frontpoint charges $44.99/month for monitoring with no free self-monitoring option. That is 2-7x more than SimpliSafe ($18/mo), Ring ($20/mo), or Abode ($6/mo). The equipment is rebranded Qolsys — dec...
Alder Security Review 2026 Update: Equipment, Monitoring, Cameras, and Cost
Alder locks you into 36-month contracts at $35-45/mo with ETFs up to $1,500. Equipment is "free" — you pay for it over 3 years. Total cost: $1,260-1,620. Customer acquisition is door-to-door sales wit...