Alarm Systems

Browse all of our alarm systems guides, reviews, and head-to-head comparisons — 8 articles and counting.

• ADT Review (2026): Is Professional Monitoring Worth It?

  Our ADT review covers equipment packages, monitoring quality, pricing, and the Google partnership. See if ADT's professional security is worth the contract.

• ADT vs SimpliSafe (2026): Professional vs DIY Security Compared

  ADT vs SimpliSafe compared on monitoring, equipment, pricing, contracts, and smart home features. See our hands-on comparison and clear recommendation.

• Best Home Security Systems Without a Contract (2026)

  No long-term contracts, no cancellation fees. We compared 10+ month-to-month security systems. SimpliSafe is our #1 pick. Updated April 2026.

• Best Pet-Friendly Home Security Systems in 2026 (No False Alarms)

  We tested home security systems with pets up to 85 lbs. Here are the 6 best pet-friendly systems that won't trigger false alarms from your dog or cat.

• Ring vs ADT (2026): DIY vs Professional Security Compared

  Ring vs ADT compared on price, monitoring, cameras, installation, and smart home features. See our hands-on comparison and clear recommendation.

• Ring vs SimpliSafe (2026): Which Security System Is Better?

  Ring vs SimpliSafe compared on features, monitoring costs, cameras, installation, and smart home integration. See our hands-on comparison and clear winner.

• SimpliSafe vs ADT (2026): DIY vs Professional Security Compared

  SimpliSafe vs ADT compared on price, monitoring, equipment, installation, and contracts. See which home security system wins for your situation.

• Wyze vs Ring (2026): Budget vs Ecosystem — Which Is Better?

  Wyze vs Ring compared on price, cameras, smart home integration, monitoring, and security features. We tested both systems to find the clear winner for 2026.