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The Best Inexpensive Home Security Systems

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It's now much easier to protect your home by installing smart security systems. You can use a phone to remotely control lights and door locks while monitoring your house through HD security cameras. Intelligent home security systems can be customized to meet your needs, and the best part is that you don't necessarily need professional installation, you can do it yourself.

Here are top picks for inexpensive smart security systems for your home.

Simplisafe

Simplisafe is a simple yet reliable security system that features a base station and small sensors to place around your home. The system is very easy to set up and is especially ideal for renters since you don't have to drill any holes when installing. There are no monthly subscriptions when using Simplisafe so you have to buy the system upfront. That means you save money long-term as you can also easily move with the security system into a new home.

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FrontPoint

This DIY smart home security system is easy to install and comes with a wide variety of compatible accessories to ensure a functioning abode. To use the security system, you're required to pay a one-time activation fee and recurring monthly monitoring packages that are within $35 - $50 depending on your equipment customization and contract length. What's unique about FrontPoint system is the Crash & Smash protection which ensures that the system continues working even if an intruder destroys the control panel.

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Protect America

If you're looking for a dependable and quality home security system with flat rate fees, then Protect America might be your perfect fit. There are no installation or activation fees as you can set it up yourself within an hour. Depending on your security needs, Protect America allows you to customize your own package. However, you are only leasing the equipment from the company and do not actually own it. But you get all the alarms and additional equipment without paying costly upfront fees.

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Scout

Scout is a wireless home security system perfect for both homeowners and renters who can't stand ugly wires on walls around the house. This system requires an upfront purchase fee, and you can either buy the pre-designed kit or design your own package. The system is powered by the hub, which plugs directly into your router and communicates wireless with the security components around your house.

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Brinks

Renters and homeowners can enjoy live monitoring of their house and other property assets using the high-quality and reliable Brinks Home Security system. Choose between a basic Home Complete Model or an advanced Home Complete With Video package and monitor your property live from anywhere in the world. The Brinks system also includes wireless motion sensors, touch display and cloud storage of your videos.

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Ring Alarm Home Security System

This DIY security kit from Ring comes with a base station, contact sensor, keypad control panel, range extender and a motion detector. Easily switch between Home, Away mode or Disarmed mode using the keypad control panel which you can install on the wall. Also, the Ring Alarm security system includes a phone app for push notifications on events and remote control access of the alarm.

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Adobe Home Security Starter Kit

The starter kit from Adobe features a gateway hub, a motion sensor, a key fob and a door or window sensor. The Adobe essentials kit is compatible with multiple devices, particularly those that feature WiFi, Zigbee and Z-Wave technologies. It's also compatible with Amazon Alexa voice commands for convenience.