The Best DIY Home Security Systems of 2024

SimpliSafe doesn't require professional installation and is effortless to set up with smart devices like Alexa and Google Home.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
The Best DIY Home Security Systems of 2024
10,000+ research hours
60+ systems tested
150+ simulated break-ins
40 systems reviewed
6 systems recommended
Citations
  1. SimpliSafe. (2024). Does SimpliSafe® Integrate With Other Smart Home Devices?
    support.simplisafe.com/articles/using-your-system/does-simplisafe-integrate-with-other-smart-home-devices/634492857c2ab96af9f1d6f6

  2. National Monitoring Center. (2024). VIDEO VERIFICATION
    nmccentral.com/video-verification/

  3. Deep Sentinel. (2024). See How Deep Sentinel Works
    deepsentinel.com/how-deep-sentinel-works/

  4. ADT. (2024). Residential Security – Terms and Conditions
    adt.com/about-adt/legal/residential-terms-and-conditions