Best Home Security Systems in Arlington
- 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
- Vivint Home Security Best for Smart Homes
Compare Top Providers
| Pro. monitoring starts at | $45.99/mo. | $44.99/mo. | $45.99/mo. | $14.99/mo. | $29.99/mo. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Professional | DIY | Professional | DIY or Professional | Professional |
| Contract | 36 months | None | 36 months | None | 42-60 mos. or pay for equipment in full |
| Smart home compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video surveillance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | Option to extend limited warranty | 3-year limited equipment warranty | Yes, not specified on website | 3-year limited equipment warranty | 120-day equipment warranty |
Home Security Systems in Arlington
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 $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 $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
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
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
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FAQs on Choosing Home Security Systems in Arlington
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.
