- A new year has started
and we wanted to go over a list
of the best home security systems of 2021,
so stay tuned.
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Everybody welcome back to another video,
my name is Steve
and I wanna thank you for joining me here
at Reviews.org.
Now in today's video
we're just gonna be going over a few of the categories
for best home security system of 2021.
If you guys wanna see all categories
and all the write-ups of these different systems,
check out the link below to Reviews.org,
also I have done individual reviews
on a lot of these systems,
so you can check that out on the website also.
Now, the categories we're gonna be going over today
are gonna be most popular system,
the best budget buy,
we've also got the most value out of a system
and then we've got best customer service
and then our top pick editor's choice.
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If you ask somebody to name a home security system,
most of them are gonna recognize the name ADT.
And that is because they are the biggest name
in home security out there.
They've been around forever
and have a great reputation
for their 24/7 home monitoring.
The company is so well known for good security
that even just having a yard sign
is gonna send a burglar to the next house.
Now, ADT is known for the professional installation,
but just recently they came out with ADT Blue
which allows you to order a kit online,
have it sent to your house
and then you can install it
and set it up yourself.
It still includes things like 24/7 home monitoring,
cell backups, all of the good stuff
and the good thing about ADT, is that it integrates
with so many other smart home products.
Now, the one con that we found with ADT
is that they did have confusing prices
depending on which system you want
and which package that you are gonna get.
Also, if you wanna add on things later on
it can get pretty expensive.
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Our choice for the best budget buy
is going to be the Ring Alarm System.
Now, even though the Ring Alarm System is really affordable
it is not as stylish as some of the other systems out there.
Now, the thing that we love the most
about the Ring System is how affordable it is.
Not only can you pick up the equipment super cheap
but they've got two monthly plans
for you to choose from.
Free self-monitored plan,
so you're gonna be monitoring that system yourself
but so there's gonna be no monthly payment.
Or you can get their professionally monitored plan
that is only going to be $10 a month.
One of the best things about the Ring Alarm System
is how much it integrates with other smart home tech.
There's one good thing about being owned by Amazon,
is that you can integrate your system
into your Amazon Alexa app
and use so many different smart home devices
to either integrate in with your system
or work in conjunction with your system.
Now, most security systems we expect
to cost anywhere from 15, maybe up to even $60 a month,
but $10 a month for Ring
is what makes it such a best budget buy.
Now, if you have heard of the Ring Security System at all
you are probably familiar with their Ring Video Doorbell
and they also have a bunch of other Ring Cameras,
some that we like
and some that we don't like so much.
Now, Ring has had a reputation
of their cameras not being the most secure,
which might make you a little less eager
to jump into their system.
We still think Ring is a great cheap home security system
but we would probably avoid their cameras
for the time being.
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The company with the best customer service out there
has to be Frontpoint.
And not only do they have great customer service
but they've also got great online resources.
Going to their website is going to give you tips
and tricks on how to get more out of their system,
so that way you are utilizing it to its full potential.
Another thing that we like about Frontpoint
is that its the home security system
that just seems to work for everybody,
whether you have a big house, a small house,
you are renting, you own the house,
whether you are technical or not technical,
Frontpoint just seems to work.
And if you're having any problems with it
just call up their friendly customer service
to get immediate help with your system.
Another great thing with Frontpoint
is how well they integrate
with other smart home devices like Yale Locks.
Now, one thing that we are not a big fan of with Frontpoint
is their expensive monthly pricing.
Now, even though they do have higher monthly plans
you're not gonna be locked
into an extended contract with them.
In addition to that
their equipment is also pretty reasonably priced.
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It is not the cheapest system out there,
although it's close,
but SimpliSafe is our choice
for best value system out there.
They started the DIY revolution
and are still the kings
of the do it yourself home security system.
SimpliSafe, changed the way home security systems do things,
you can now order your system online,
there are no monthly contracts
and their systems are super affordable
in addition to their monthly fees.
We love that they make it super simple
and basic to set up their systems
and if you have any issues
you can always give them a call to help you set it up.
So SimpliSafe is becoming a well-known name
in the security system industry,
so now you can get that safe protection
like you would with ADT
but only much cheaper now with SimpliSafe.
Now, to me the biggest drawback with SimpliSafe
is that they don't integrate with other smart home devices.
Now they do sell their own smart door lock,
but you can't go out
and buy a third-party lock
and integrated into their system.
Overall though the price of their equipment
and their monthly fees,
just make this company such a great value.
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Now, our top pick for best home security system of 2021
is the Vivint Home Security System.
Now I don't just say this
because this is the system
that I have installed in my house
and I use on a daily basis,
but this company has everything that you can possibly need
and a beautiful app to go along with it.
Now, everything Vivint does, it does well,
instead of trying to bring in other third party equipment
to try to integrate with their system,
Vivint designs all of its own equipment
to work seamlessly with each other.
Now, even though Vivint does design their own equipment
they do work with selected third-party companies
to integrate their stuff into their system.
So in addition to the Vivint Doorbell
and indoor cam and outdoor security camera,
they've also got things like thermostats
and a car guard,
something that's going to monitor your car.
They also integrate with companies
like Kwikset for your smart locks
or Phillips Hue for your lighting inside your house.
And they incorporate all of that into their app,
so you're gonna have one app
to control and monitor everything.
Now, one thing that we really don't like about the system
is their pricing.
Vivint monthly monitoring plans
are a bit pricier than average,
but their equipment is really gonna
set you back a pretty penny,
for a starter kit alone
get ready to shell out about $600.
But the good news is that Vivint does offer financing,
so if you can't pay for the equipment
and the professional installation upfront
you can roll that into your monthly cost.
Just keep in mind that is going to put you
into an either 48 or 60 month contract.
Now, you can cancel before the contract is over
but you have to pay off your equipment before you do that.
Well, that is a rundown
of the best home security systems of 2021.
I wasn't able to cover everything in this video
cause I didn't wanna make a 30 minute video,
but if you guys wanna see who else made the list
check out the link below to Reviews.org.
If you guys wanna see more from me
check out my YouTube channel "Steve DOES",
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