Best Home Security Systems in Arlington, TX
- ADT Home Security Best Industry Experience
- Frontpoint Home Security Best Customer Support
- Guardian Protection Best for Award Winning Monitoring
- SimpliSafe Security Best for Easy Installation
- Protect America Best Entry-Level Pricing
Home Security Systems in Arlington
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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.
What we like
- 140+ years in business
- 6-month money back guarantee
- $500 Theft Protection guarantee
What we don’t like
- Contract required
- No self-installation option
- Mobile app access not available in basic package
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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.
What we like
- Month-to-month contract
- Renter-friendly services and equipment
- Good customer service
What we don’t like
- Outdoor camera, doorbell camera only available as add-ons
- Limited home automation devices available
- High monitoring starting price
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Starting at $45.99/mo
Our take on Guardian Protection Security
Guardian offers three professionally installed home security packages with a range of modern options, from the basic to the fully equipped. All packages have fairly low upfront costs and are backed by guarantees. Drawbacks? Guardian doesn’t operate nationwide, there’s no trial period and a long-term contract is required.
What we like
- Geo-location services for arming/disarming
- $500 Theft Protection Guarantee
- 6-month money-back guarantee
What we don’t like
- Provider’s service is not available in every state
- Touchscreen control panel not available in basic package
- May have to pay an installation fee
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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.
What we like
- Inexpensive professional monitoring
- Wireless equipment
- Cellular monitoring
What we don’t like
- Mobile alerts not available in the basic monitoring plan
- No selection of smart home devices
- Smart home capabilities not available in basic monitoring plan
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Starting at $19.99/mo
Our take on Protect America Home Security
Protect America stands out for its low starting prices, 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 might have the best priced option.
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
Factors to Consider When Buying a Home Security System
For those looking for the best in home security, Mesa does not disappoint with the number of options it offers. Most people think about these factors when choosing their ideal system:
Monitoring – Adding monitoring to your home’s security system gives you peace of mind knowing that your home is safe 24/7. However, some people prefer to forego this feature and are satisfied with setting up a system they can monitor via their phone.
Wireless Features – Hiding cables is part of a professional installation, but this is not always possible. Some people consider the use of wireless cameras a must when choosing their future home security system. Most of the time, people are surprised to learn that going wireless doesn’t cost that much more.
Installation – Although there are some features that can be self-installed, it’s s always best to let the professionals handle installation. When shopping around for service, ask about installation costs (if any).
Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Home Security Systems
Which provider will best fit my needs?
This answer is going to depend on several factors. If you would prefer home security services from a provider with the most experience, we would recommend ADT. For more innovative home security and smart home features, Vivint would be a great option. But, if you would like to self-install your security system, we would recommend Frontpoint, SimpliSafe or Protect America. The provider you choose should meet your security needs.
Do all of these providers offer security cameras?
Yes – each provider has security camera options.
Do all of these providers have home automation features?
Yes – each provider has home automation features. While SimpliSafe does not offer any smart home devices you can purchase, you can use SimpliSafe with digital assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. SimpliSafe also integrates with Apple Watch and August Lock.
