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It also works with smart home devices from Amazon and Nest.
View SiteBest ValueIris by Lowe'sIris by Lowe's sells its Security Pack and hub separately, but still costs less
than other systems we tested. It's also a great starting point for your smart home. View SiteBest User Experienceabodeabode is the most user friendly system we tested thanks to helpful notifications and an option packed mobile app, but it still offers the choice to pay for on demand monitoring while vacationing. View SiteProductPriceOverall RatingPriceSecurity and MonitoringSetup and EquipmentAdd on Equipment Basic Self MonitoringPremium Self MonitoringMonthly Professional MonitoringUser Experience Primary Connection Backup Connection Battery Backup Installation ProcessEntry Sensors Motion DetectorKey Fob Signs and DecalsOther Devices IncludedWarranty Smart Home PlatformsSecurity CameraScout Alarm SC ARC SKT 02View Deal4. 5/53. 44. 84. 64. 5$9. 99Not Available$19.
For someone looking for a more complex setup like home automation, or someone that wants a trained expert to make the recommendation for the setup, expert installation is a great option. We’ve found that most people that were apprehensive about self installing a home security system actually ended up finding the process very easy. There are companies out there like Frontpoint that are known to be particularly helpful in this stage. Handsfree features usually work in conjunction with your mobile device and/or your home automation system. Of course, you know you can use the voice option with Alexa and other home automation systems to control your equipment. But some security systems also have a handsfree feature that will work with your mobile device or a key fob to detect when you are within range of your system.