- ADT – Best Industry Experience
- Vivint – Best Smart Home Equipment
- Frontpoint – Best Customer Support
- SimpliSafe – Best DIY Installation
- Protect America – Best Basic Security System
Compare Top Providers
| Pro. monitoring starts at | $45.99/mo. | $29.99/mo. | $44.99/mo. | $14.99/mo. | $19.99/mo. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Professional | Professional | DIY | DIY or Professional | DIY |
| Contract | 36 months | 42-60 mos. or pay for equipment in full | None | None | 36 months |
| Smart home compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video surveillance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | Option to extend limited warranty | 120-day equipment warranty | 3-year limited equipment warranty | 3-year limited equipment warranty | Lifetime equipment warranty |
About Las Vegas
Many people flock to Sin City every year for the lavish hotels, hot nightlife, and countless live shows. It doesn’t matter if you’re interested in casinos, visiting night clubs or attending an awesome show, Vegas has something for just about everyone. This active city unsurprisingly attracts people and creates many jobs, which is why Las Vegas remains a fast-growing city. Among the reasons listed for moving to Las Vegas, affordable housing and tech jobs were among the top.
Overall crime rates in Las Vegas was down in 2017, but saw a major jump in property crimes – increasing by more than 700 cases in 2018 – totaling 23,599 incidents.
Las Vegas, Nevada Crime Statistics
According tothe latest FBI Uniform Crime Statistics, larceny-theft had the second highest number of reported incidents and robbery with the lowest reported incidents. We’ve included a breakdown of the number of offenses reported in 2018:
- 4,033 incidents of vehicle theft
- 2,928 incidents of assault
- 1,367 incidents of robbery
- 13,414 incidents of larceny-theft
Home Security Systems in Las Vegas
Starting at $45.99/mo
Our take on ADT Home Security
ADT Inc. stands apart as the home security company with the most experience and the best guarantee in the industry. That’s on top of certified monitoring centers and a competitive equipment lineup that includes intrusion protection, environmental monitoring, video surveillance and smart home automation.
Pros
- 140+ years in business
- 6-month money back guarantee
- $500 Theft Protection guarantee
Cons
- Contract required
- No self-installation option
- Mobile app access not available in basic package
Starting at $29.99/mo
Our take on Vivint Home Security
Vivint offers all of today’s must-have home security features (professional monitoring, top-of-the-line equipment, home automation, mobile app access) with the added benefit of extensive smart home options and flexibility with your equipment and payment plan.
Pros
- Flexible equipment configuration
- Flexible payment options
- Variety of cutting-edge smart home devices and features
Cons
- Long contract if financing equipment
- Expensive equipment cost
- No DIY installation option
Starting at $44.99/mo
Our take on Frontpoint Home Security
Frontpoint offers a competitive range of security equipment and monitoring services with the freedom of do-it-yourself installation and month-to-month contracts. We also appreciate their straightforward pricing and solid customer service reputation.
Pros
- Month-to-month contract
- Renter-friendly services and equipment
- Good customer service
Cons
- Outdoor camera, doorbell camera only available as add-ons
- Limited home automation devices available
- High monitoring starting price
Starting at $14.99/mo
Our take on SimpliSafe Home Security
SimpliSafe could be considered a disrupter in the home security industry, because it was among the first to provide forward-thinking customer benefits like self-installation, self-monitoring, video verification and month-to-month pricing. Its generous 60-day risk-free trial helps ensure long-term customer satisfaction.
Pros
- Inexpensive professional monitoring
- Wireless equipment
- Cellular monitoring
Cons
- Mobile alerts not available in the basic monitoring plan
- No selection of smart home devices
- Smart home capabilities not available in basic monitoring plan
Our take on Protect America Home Security
Protect America stands out for its low-cost landline monitoring and great coverage for rural areas. Their professional monitoring has over 25 years of award-winning service and monitoring plans that are based on connectivity type. If you’re looking for a capable no-frills home security system you can install yourself, Protect America is a good choice for your family.
What we like
- Price-match guarantee
- Smart home devices and features
- Mobile app access & control
What we don’t like
- Contract required
- Must upgrade to get video surveillance, smart features and smoke detection
- Cellular monitoring is the most expensive plan
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FAQs About Home Security Systems in Las Vegas
Should I self-install my security system?
We would recommend installing your own security system only if you feel comfortable with navigating and managing the equipment. If you don’t feel confident setting up your own security system, then we would recommend choosing a professionally installed option.
Are smart lights necessary?
Every home is different and every person is different. If you leave the house unattended often, then having smart lights would allow you to turn lights on and off from your phone, creating the appearance that someone if home and thus preventing intruders.
Why should I invest in an outdoor or video doorbell camera?
Having a porch camera can help you deter thieves who are often looking for an easy haul. With most outdoor and video doorbell cameras, you’ll get notifications whenever activity is detected outside of your home, and you may also be able to view a live video feed. Cameras designed with two-way audio also allow you to scare away an intruder who tries to steal a package or break into your home.
