From Ring and Yale to Simplisafe and Hive, we’ve rounded up the best smart alarm home security systems for 2025.

If you’re in the market for a smart home security system and want to upgrade your home network to Wi-Fi 6 at the same time, the Ring Alarm Pro accomplishes both tasks.

Smart home security systems combine many of the features of a traditional burglar alarm with the ability to monitor, control and interact with your alarm from an app on your smartphone or tablet.

ContractSimpliSafeWith SimpliSafe, you can choose between self-monitoring and professional monitoring. If you self-monitor, ...

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Even security companies like ADT that used to focus on professionally installed systems now have DIY options. Some companies, such as Alarm.com and Vivint, still require professional setup or ...

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How an alarm is handled depends on your monitoring plan. Professional monitoring plans connect a monitoring center to your system, so a security agent is notified when an alarm is triggered.