Home Security System Ratings
Choose the right home security system for your house and budget. The best home security systems in our tests have great video quality and offer smart home add-ons to better protect your property. We rate both professionally monitored and self-monitored security systems so you can compare your options.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best home security systems.
Professionally Monitored (12)
The ratings of professionally monitored home security systems are based on our survey of 7,862 CR members. The overall score for each service includes a rating for value, technical support, alarm and sensor reliability, and more.
. . .Self-Monitored (8)
The ratings of self-monitored home security systems are based on our survey of 4,005 CR members. The overall score for each system includes a rating for alarm and sensor reliability, value for price paid, camera performance, and more.
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