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Nest Secure makes our list of best home alarm systems partially due to all the neat gadgets that come along with it. While it’s definitely not the least expensive of the DIY installation home security options, at $399 there’s a reason why the starter kit is listed at that price. If you’re someone who’s already using Nest for your home, and you’re heavily invested in what that home automation system can offer, this is probably the perfect security system for you. You’ll even have the choice of whether you want to pay for professional monitoring or whether you’d prefer the self monitoring option that won’t cost you as much. There are multiple entry options to protect everything that’s important to you, and the customer service from Nest is among the best. But that doesn’t mean Nest is perfect, and there are certain add on subscriptions that you have to have if you want to do specific things with the system.

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Did I mention the camera costs less than $120?Can you believe this little thing can handle both indoor and outdoor conditions?There’s not much this camera lacks. It has 1080p HD video, a field of zoom of eight times, and a field of view of 130 degrees. Plus, there’s two way audio, cloud and local storage, and integrations with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, and Stringify. We’ve already talked a lot about Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, but what about IFTTT and Stringify?Well, IFTTT is a free service that allows apps and devices from different companies to work with each other. With IFTTT, you can create dozens of home automations, like having your camera record when one of your entry sensors goes off, for example Stringify is another automation service that could help connect all of your smart home devices. With all of these options at hand, Arlo makes it super easy to create a connected and convenient home.

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Not only does that mean a less expensive and difficult installation process, but more importantly the system cannot be shut down by a clever thief with wire cutters. In fact, the home security installation is so simple that the customer can begin installing the system in as littleas 5 minutes, as shown in a helpful video on the website. This is a nice incentive for those folks who don't want a hefty installation charge or permanent wiring added in their home. Of course, it could also be a negative for people who don't trust themselves to install the system on their own. Protection One uses Honeywell built security equipment that comes with a lifetime guarantee, for a small monthly fee, as long as you employ their respective monitoring service. However, Monitoring service comes at a lower end price starting at $24. 99 per month with a three year minimum commitment. Protection One uses their own proprietary monitoring company to service clients. Customer service is important to themanda quick response, during an emergency, is their ultimate goal. If the alarm is triggered the monitoring system will attempt to call your or whomever is on your list of contacts after a short period of time lapses. Protection One does offer a panic button option for a break in or other emergencies.

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