Hello World! Welcome Friends! Every 15 seconds, a home gets burglarized in America, which translates to approximately 4,800 homes per day. With such a high number of burglaries, having a reliable home security system is every homeowner’s priority.
Unfortunately, most home security systems come at prohibitive prices that seem out of reach for an average or low-income earner. The good news is that technological advancements have made securing a home much more straightforward. You only need to buy an affordable home security system and install it yourself, cutting the cost by a wide margin.
Below are some reliable and affordable home security systems you can install yourself.
Ring Alarm
Almost every list of the best DIY home security alarms will have Ring Alarm on its top five. The main reason behind Ring Alarm’s popularity is that it is among the cheapest reliable options.
The kit comes with a base station, keypad, motion detector, contact detector, and range extender, but you could add additional features based on your needs. For example, you could add smoke, carbon monoxide, freeze detection, listener devices, etc.
The entire system goes for around $200, with its pro plans going for as low as $10 per month. The plan offers police and firefighters alerts and unlimited backup for your cameras and cellular network connectivity when your wifi is down.
SimpliSafe
SimpliSafe is among the earliest entrants in the DIY home security systems market and a great option if you are looking for a reasonable level of home security under a budget. The system comes at around $250, but depending on the seller, you can get it for less.
A SimpliSafe kit includes indoor and outdoor security cameras, multiple motion sensors, glass break sensors, key fobs, sirens, and smoke detectors.
The system comes with 24/7 professional monitoring plans starting at as low as $17.99 a month. But you could opt for the self-monitoring option that goes FOR $9.99.
Abode
If you are looking for a security system that offers more than just security, Abode is the system for you. It is among the most versatile DIY security systems because of its compatibility with other systems such as Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home Kit, Z-wave, and Zigbee.
Abode’s starter kit costs approximately $250, but the price can vary based on the seller. The kit has a battery-powered security camera, motion detector, key fob, and door and window sensors.
But it is customizable to meet your requirements thanks to its versatility. Its most basic professional surveillance plan starts at $20 per month or $100 for the entire first year but goes up to $180 after the introductory offer.
Intercom Phone Entry Systems Are a Good Addition
Most DIY home security systems are good at allowing you the basic level of security you need in your home. But you may need to go further, depending on your circumstances.
For example, if you want a system that can help you limit who gets into your home without investing in security personnel to man your gates or door, intercom and telephone entry systems are your best option. This article on telephone entry systems for sale features a wide range of gadgets that are suited to fit all needs, so you may want to take a look.
Final Words
The security of your home should be your number one priority. If your fear is that the cost of investing in a professional home security system has been holding you back, the options highlighted above can help you achieve almost the same level of security.
The good thing is that the systems on this list are upgradable or versatile enough to allow for integration into other systems, so you can look at them as your starting point in securing your home. Better still, they will cost you much less since you only need to buy the system and do the installation yourself.
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