{"id":324529,"date":"2025-11-11T15:30:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T20:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=86808"},"modified":"2025-11-11T15:30:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T20:30:36","slug":"best-in-denver-co","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-in-denver-co\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Home Security Systems in Denver"},"content":{"rendered":"            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"review\" title=\"The Best Home Security Systems in Denver Review\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-blog-list\"><li>SimpliSafe remains one of the most flexible DIY home security options for Denver homes, thanks to contract-free monitoring and easy, scalable equipment.<\/li><li>Denver\u2019s crime levels have declined from pandemic-era peaks \u2014 with broad drops in 2024 and continued improvement in early 2025 on the Denver Police Department dashboard \u2014 but a right-sized security system still adds peace of mind.<\/li><li>For homeowners looking for high-quality professional monitoring, ADT\u2019s Self Setup (the successor to Blue by ADT) offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-monitoring\/\">professional monitoring<\/a> from the nation\u2019s leading home security company.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Denver residents want a home security system they can rely on to keep their families safe, but at an affordable price. Luckily, there are plenty of options from which to choose. When considering the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best\/\">best home security systems<\/a> in Denver, we compared total cost of ownership (equipment, monitoring, and video), contract terms, customer satisfaction, and installation flexibility across leading companies. Our favorites offer customized packages, month-to-month monitoring options, and strong reliability without long-term commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"picks\" title=\"Our Picks\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 5 Best Home Security Systems in Denver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#simplisafe\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">SimpliSafe<\/a>: Best Denver Home Security System for Flexibility<\/li><li><a href=\"#ring\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Ring<\/a>: Best Denver Home Security System for Ease of Use<\/li><li><a href=\"#abode\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Abode<\/a>:&nbsp; Best Denver Home Security System for Self-Monitoring and Smart-Home Integration<\/li><li><a href=\"#arlo\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Arlo<\/a>: Best Denver Home Security System for High-Quality Cameras<\/li><li><a href=\"#blue\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Blue by ADT<\/a>: Best Denver Home Security System for Professional Monitoring (ADT Self Setup)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"compare\" title=\"Compare the Best Denver Home Security Systems\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare the Best Denver Home Security Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td><br><\/td><td><strong>Simplisafe<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ring<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Abode<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Arlo<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Blue by ADT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current reviewer consensus<\/strong><\/td><td>Widely recommended<\/td><td>Widely recommended<\/td><td>Smart-home power users\u2019 pick<\/td><td>Camera-focused; security system available<\/td><td>Pro monitoring via ADT Self Setup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monitoring prices start at<\/strong><\/td><td>$19.99\/month<\/td><td>$20\/month<\/td><td>$10\u2013$30\/month (plan\u2011dependent)<\/td><td>n\/a (camera cloud plans)<\/td><td>mid-$20s\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contract length<\/strong><\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cameras<\/strong><\/td><td>IndoorOutdoorDoorbell<\/td><td>IndoorOutdoorDoorbell<\/td><td>IndoorOutdoor<\/td><td>IndoorOutdoorDoorbell<\/td><td>IndoorOutdoorDoorbell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sensors<\/strong><\/td><td>Glass breakIntrusionSmoke\/COFloodFreezePanic button<\/td><td>Glass breakIntrusionSmoke\/COFloodFreezePanic button<\/td><td>Glass breakIntrusionSmoke\/COFloodFreezePanic button<\/td><td>IntrusionEnvironmental<\/td><td>IntrusionFlood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Smart home integration<\/strong><\/td><td>Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Watch<\/td><td>Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa<\/td><td>Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit<\/td><td>Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Watch<\/td><td>Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Control panel<\/strong><\/td><td>Mobile app and keypad<\/td><td>Mobile app and keypad<\/td><td>Mobile app and keypad<\/td><td>Mobile app<\/td><td>Mobile app and keypad<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Information current as of 2025; pricing and features are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"simplisafe\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best1\" title=\"Best for Flexibility\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"simplisafe\" class=\"block b-mini-review\">\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper\">\n                            <span class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper-title\">SimpliSafe<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for Flexibility<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\"> Why we chose it<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                SimpliSafe\u2019s standout feature is the flexibility of its home security systems. Anyone can build a system that perfectly fits their needs with cameras, sensors, and more available. \n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar\">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar-button-wrapper\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/value?utm_source=reviews&#038;utm_medium=ppc&#038;utm_campaign=201810&#038;utm_term=r16141&#038;utm=323280-20\" class=\"reviews-btn--primary\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">View plans<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings\">\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-list\">\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">4.4<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Reviews Score\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Score is based on company&#8217;s customer experience, financial stability, and coverage options.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">899*<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        J.D. Power\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">J.D. Power scores are based on surveys for customer satisfaction and product quality.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">No<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Contract Requirement\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info_mobile\">\n            <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\">Why we chose it<\/p>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                SimpliSafe\u2019s standout feature is the flexibility of its home security systems. Anyone can build a system that perfectly fits their needs with cameras, sensors, and more available. \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__bottom-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\n            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_pros\">\n                            <li>Flexible security systems<\/li>\n                            <li>Highly rated customer satisfaction<\/li>\n                            <li>Wide variety of equipment<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Cons<\/h4>\n                <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_cons\">\n                                        <li>No mobile alerts with the basic plan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Doesn\u2019t integrate well with other smart devices<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__desc-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-header\">\n                <span class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-text\">Read More<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-content\">\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Equipment Available<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Window and door sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile phone control panel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart locks, lighting, and thermostat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Plans &#038; Pricing<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard: $0.50\/day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive: $0.83\/day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"ring\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best2\" title=\"Best for Ease of Use\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"abode\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best3\" title=\"Best for Self-Monitoring\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"abode\" class=\"block b-mini-review\">\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper\">\n                            <span class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper-title\">abode<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for Self-Monitoring<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\"> Why we chose it<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Abode is known for its low-cost home security systems with comprehensive self-monitoring.\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar\">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar-button-wrapper\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0793N1V54\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B0793N1V54&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;linkId=21920057d52cd0ccab699326d7fbbb48&#038;tag=314268-20\" class=\"reviews-btn--primary\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">View plans<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings\">\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-list\">\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">4.25<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Reviews Score\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Score is based on company&#8217;s customer experience, financial stability, and coverage options.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">NR<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        J.D. Power\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">J.D. Power scores are based on surveys for customer satisfaction and product quality.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">No<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Contract Requirement\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info_mobile\">\n            <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\">Why we chose it<\/p>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Abode is known for its low-cost home security systems with comprehensive self-monitoring.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__bottom-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\n            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_pros\">\n                            <li>Comparatively affordable monitoring plans<\/li>\n                            <li>Integration with smart home devices<\/li>\n                            <li>Easy DIY installation<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Cons<\/h4>\n                <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_cons\">\n                                        <li>Cellular backup not available in self-monitoring plan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Currently only an outdoor camera available<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__desc-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-header\">\n                <span class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-text\">Read More<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-content\">\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Equipment Available<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor camera\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Window and door sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile phone and keypad control panel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Plans &#038; Pricing<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard: $0.20 per day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro: $0.66 per day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"arlo\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best4\" title=\"Best for High-Quality Cameras\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"arlo\" class=\"block b-mini-review\">\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper\">\n                            <span class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper-title\">Arlo<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for High-Quality Cameras<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\"> Why we chose it<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Arlo doesn\u2019t have many of the devices and features that come with other home security systems, but it has some of the highest-quality home security cameras on the market. \n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar\">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar-button-wrapper\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlo.com\/en-us\/default.aspx\" class=\"reviews-btn--primary\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Learn more<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings\">\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-list\">\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">4<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Reviews Score\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Score is based on company&#8217;s customer experience, financial stability, and coverage options.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">NR<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        J.D. Power\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">J.D. Power scores are based on surveys for customer satisfaction and product quality.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">No<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Contract Requirement\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info_mobile\">\n            <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\">Why we chose it<\/p>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Arlo doesn\u2019t have many of the devices and features that come with other home security systems, but it has some of the highest-quality home security cameras on the market. \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__bottom-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\n            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_pros\">\n                            <li>High-quality security cameras<\/li>\n                            <li>Affordable monitoring plans<\/li>\n                            <li>Easy DIY installation<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Cons<\/h4>\n                <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_cons\">\n                                        <li>No sensors or smart home devices<\/li>\n                                        <li>Cameras are expensive compared to competitors<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__desc-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-header\">\n                <span class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-text\">Read More<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-content\">\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Equipment Available<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor and outdoor cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doorbell cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby monitors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Plans &#038; Pricing<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premier: $2.99\/month (one camera)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premier: $9.99\/month (up to 5 cameras)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elite: $4.99\/month (one camera)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elite: $14.99\/month (up to 5 cameras)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"blue\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best5\" title=\"Best for Professional Monitoring\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"need-to-know\" title=\"What You Need to Know \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Security in Denver: What You Need to Know&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Denver, Colorado, crime statistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Denver\u2019s crime levels have eased from pandemic-era highs. Citywide violent and property crime both declined in 2024, led by a steep drop in motor vehicle theft, and preliminary 2025 year\u2011to\u2011date figures remain below the same period in 2024 on the Denver Police Department\u2019s live dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things to know about crime in Denver:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The city saw a <a href=\"https:\/\/pagetwo.completecolorado.com\/2020\/08\/01\/denver-crime-rises-dramatically-increases-continue-some-trends-erases-gains-in-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">large spike in 2020<\/a>.\u00a0 Since then, Denver has recorded broad declines in 2023\u20132024, with further modest improvement in 2025 year\u2011to\u2011date on the DPD dashboard.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Comparisons to national averages vary by methodology; for current city-verified measures, rely on live agency dashboards rather than static aggregates like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areavibes.com\/denver-co\/crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">this external snapshot<\/a>.<\/li><li>Risk differs widely by neighborhood and offense mix; always pair per\u2011capita rates with raw counts and recent trends when reviewing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areavibes.com\/denver-co\/crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">third\u2011party snapshots<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research your neighborhood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even more important than knowing the city-wide crime rate, you must understand your particular neighborhood&#8217;s crime statistics. Denver reports crime by 78 Statistical Neighborhoods, and a last-12-months view (violent crime, property crime, and auto theft) is far more useful than single-year snapshots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few of the larger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areavibes.com\/denver-co\/neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">neighborhoods in Denver<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Southeastern Denver: <\/strong>Generally reports lower total and violent crime rates than the citywide average, with many low-density residential areas.<\/li><li><strong>Southwestern Denver:<\/strong> Often below the citywide average, with comparatively lower property crime than core neighborhoods.<\/li><li><strong>Central East Denver:<\/strong> Near city average to slightly higher overall; property crime tends to be a key driver compared with outlying neighborhoods.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register your home security system in Denver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals and businesses with monitored security alarms must maintain an active city alarm permit. The program is administered by the Denver Police Department; fees, renewal timing, and requirements are set by city guidance and ordinance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the goals of alarm registration is to reduce the number of false alarms. Like many cities, Denver emphasizes false-alarm reduction through user training and verification practices so police resources go to high-confidence events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denver uses an escalating civil penalty schedule for false alarms, with higher penalties for unpermitted systems and the possibility of reduced automatic response for chronic offenders. Review the current fee schedule and appeals process before activation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To register your home security system, you can either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Apply for a permit and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityalarmpermit.com\/fams\/citizen\/city\/denver\/ATB_Login.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">pay online<\/a><\/li><li>Fill out and mail in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityalarmpermit.com\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">printed alarm permit<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"how-to\" title=\"How to choose your home security system \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose your Denver home security system&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to consider when looking for the right home security system for you. Here are a few things to keep in mind: prioritize reliable professional monitoring options, transparent month-to-month pricing, and modern features such as on-device AI detection, radar-assisted motion sensing, Matter\/Thread compatibility for sensors, and strong account security.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_607f3fb988a60\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Interior\/exterior cameras<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home security cameras are one of the most important components of a home security system. Many systems include both indoor and outdoor cameras. Doorbell cameras are also becoming increasingly popular. Remember that it can get quite cold in Denver during the winter, so it\u2019s important to check the weather rating for outdoor cameras to make sure that they can withstand low temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_607f3fc988a61\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Control panel<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each home security system is managed through a control panel, which serves as the hub. Traditionally, control panels came in the form of a traditional keypad. Many companies still use this system, but many also now have either touchscreen control panels, smartphone apps, or a combination of the three. Consider what type of control panel you\u2019d prefer as you seek out the best home security system for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_607f3fd888a62\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Compatibility<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As technology advances, more and more home security companies design their devices to integrate with smart devices, such as your smartphone or Alexa device. Most home security systems come with their own app. Many either offer their own smart home devices or offer integration with other products. This is an important consideration, as more people rely on smart home products.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_607f3fe788a63\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Storage<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you purchase a home security camera, you\u2019ll always have access to the live video feed. But depending on your security company, you may or may not have access to recorded videos. Some companies only offer video storage with their paid monitoring plans. The last thing you want is to have a home emergency and then realize you can\u2019t go back and view the video to see the incident.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_607f3ff588a64\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Window\/door sensors<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Window and door sensors attach to the entrances to your home. They\u2019re triggered anytime someone breaks into your home or opens an unlocked door or window. These sensors are an important component of many home security systems, but not all companies offer them. If these are important to you, be sure to check which companies offer the products you need.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local vs. national companies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>Pros of local security company<\/td><td>Unique understanding of your neighborhood<br>Your money stays in your community<br>Face-to-face interaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cons of local security company<\/td><td>Fewer financial resources to reinvest<br>Limited technology and smart home devices <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pros of national security company<\/td><td>More financial resources<br>Round-the-clock customer service<br>More devices and resources to choose from (often with broader standards participation such as ASAP-to-PSAP and AVS-01)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cons of national security company<\/td><td>Your money leaves the community<br>No knowledge of your neighborhood<br>Less personalized interaction<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"faqs\" title=\"FAQs\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Denver Home Security Systems&nbsp;FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_607f416088a65\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Can I self-install my home security system? <\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of the Denver home security systems on this list is intended for easy DIY installation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_607f416a88a66\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What\u2019s the best Denver home security system?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We rated SimpliSafe as one of the best Denver home security systems, earning a 4.4 out of 5 based on price, installation, contracts, and customer satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_607f417688a67\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What\u2019s the least expensive home security system?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arlo offers the overall cheapest monthly monitoring plans, while Abode offers the best combination of low price and quality features.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"method\" title=\"Methodology\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We evaluated home security companies based on equipment cost, monthly costs, contract options, installation and customer satisfaction to determine Reviews.com scores and create our best home security reviews. To compare home security companies with other providers across the board, we calculate each Reviews.com score based on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Monthly Price: The lower the cost of a home security company\u2019s monthly contract, the higher the score. Inversely, the higher the cost of the monthly contract, the lower the score in this metric.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Equipment Cost: Affordability is important with home security, so we awarded higher scores to home security companies with lower prices on equipment.<\/li><li>Contracts: Reviews.com reviewed the flexibility in contracts of the home security companies. The more flexibility, like having no contracts to bind customers for long periods, the higher the score.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Customer Satisfaction: With J.D. Power\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-home-security-satisfaction-study\">2024 U.S. Home Security Satisfaction Study<\/a>, we assigned a score to each company based on the rating it received.<\/li><li>Installation: Just like with contracts, we award higher scores to companies that have flexible installation options, like DIY or professional options.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reviews Report SimpliSafe remains one of the most flexible DIY home security options for Denver homes, thanks to contract-free monitoring and easy, scalable equipment. Denver\u2019s crime levels have declined from pandemic-era peaks \u2014 with broad drops in 2024 and continued improvement in early 2025 on the Denver Police Department dashboard \u2014 but a right-sized security [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":361293,"parent":2228,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"page-templates\/template-refresh.php","meta":[],"categories":[1286],"tags":[],"post_author":[23280],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Best Home Security Systems in Denver of 2021 - Reviews.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The best Denver home security systems were reviewed on price, equipment, customer satisfaction, and more to help residents pick the best for their homes.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-in-denver-co\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Best Home Security Systems in Denver of 2021 - 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