The Best Professionally Installed Security Systems in 2024

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
The Best Professionally Installed Security Systems in 2024
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Citations
  1. IBIS World. (2023). Security Alarm Services in the US – Number of Businesses.
    ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/number-of-businesses/security-alarm-services-united-states/

  2. We Salute. (2024). ADT Security Services.
    wesalute.com/brands/adt

  3. ADT. (2019). ADT Settles Lawsuit Filed Against NorthStar for $3 Million Marking Second Deceptive Sales Legal Victory in Two Months.
    investor.adt.com/News–Events/news/news-details/2019/ADT-Settles-Lawsuit-Filed-Against-NorthStar-for-3-Million-Marking-Second-Deceptive-Sales-Legal-Victory-in-Two-Months-07-16-2019/default.aspx

  4. Vivint. (2024). Vivint Monthly Pricing: How Much Does a Vivint System Cost?
    vivint.com/resources/article/vivint-monthly-pricing

  5. Vivint. (2024). Policy – Moves.
    support.vivint.com/article/Policy-Moves

  6. Federal Trade Commission. (2024). Vivint Smart Home Settlement.
    ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds/vivint-smart-home-settlement

  7. Fox13 News. (2023). Vivint settles one lawsuit, is near a deal on second.
    fox13now.com/news/fox-13-investigates/vivint-settles-one-lawsuit-is-near-a-deal-on-second

  8. The Verge. (2019). SimpliSafe’s home security system can be compromised by a $2 wireless emitter.
    theverge.com/2019/8/7/20758529/simplisafe-home-security-system-flaw-compromise-lockpickinglawyer

  9. Better Business Bureau. (2024). OnTech Smart Services.
    bbb.org/us/co/englewood/profile/tech-support/ontech-smart-services-1296-90275708

  10. Better Business Bureau. (2024). Alder.
    bbb.org/us/ut/orem/profile/burglar-alarm-systems/alder-1166-22245938

  11. SDM Mag. (2019). ADT Awarded $4 Million in Lawsuit Against Alder.
    sdmmag.com/articles/96703-adt-awarded-4-million-in-lawsuit-against-alder

  12. Consumer Finance. (2020). Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection v. Alder Holdings.
    files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_alder-holdings-llc_complaint_2020-12.pdf

  13. Better Business Bureau. (2024). Abode.
    bbb.org/us/ca/palo-alto/profile/security/abode-1216-760697

  14. Better Business Bureau. (2024). HelloTech.
    bbb.org/us/ca/santa-monica/profile/network-computer/hellotech-1216-412976/

  15. WayUp. (2024). Installer/technician.
    wayup.com/i-j-Vivint-Smart-Home-Pros-047563154658793/

  16. DeepSentinel. (2024). Deep Sentinel Professional Installation.
    deepsentinel.com/professional-deep-sentinel-installation/