{"id":324575,"date":"2025-11-12T11:19:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=87046"},"modified":"2025-11-14T08:40:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T13:40:02","slug":"best-in-san-antonio-tx","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-in-san-antonio-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Home Security Systems in San Antonio of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"review\" title=\"The Best Home Security Systems in San Antonio of 2025\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews Report&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-blog-list\">\n<li>SimpliSafe remains a leading DIY pick in San Antonio for value, no-contract flexibility, and dependable performance, and it appears consistently across current expert roundups from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/\">Wirecutter<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\">U.S. News<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring prices in 2025 generally split by category: DIY plans typically run about $20\u2013$30 per month (e.g., SimpliSafe $19.99\u2013$29.99; Ring $24.99; abode $21.99) while pro-installed options often start around $40+\/month and may require multi\u2011year contracts (e.g., Vivint from $39.99; ADT contracts typically 36 months). Compare total cost, features, and commitments before you buy (<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/monitoring\">SimpliSafe<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\">Ring<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/goabode.com\/plans\">abode<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\/pricing\">Vivint<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT terms<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ring, Abode, Arlo, and ADT Self Setup round out our top DIY choices for San Antonio, while ADT and Vivint remain strong picks for professionally installed systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.fbi.gov\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a>, the latest finalized citywide totals for San Antonio are available for 2023. In line with national patterns, violent crime trended lower in 2023 while motor vehicle theft remained elevated; for the most current month\u2011to\u2011month movement, consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantonio.gov\/\">San Antonio Police Department<\/a> dashboards. Modern home security can meaningfully reduce burglary risk at the household level and contributes to area\u2011wide reductions when adopted broadly, as summarized by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.college.police.uk\/guidance\/crime-reduction-toolkit\/burglary\">Crime Reduction Toolkit<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.securedbydesign.com\">Secured by Design<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renters and homeowners in the San Antonio area have a variety of DIY and professionally installed options. To help you pick the provider that best fits your needs, we highlight five strong San Antonio options based on monthly price, equipment cost, contract terms, and satisfaction benchmarks reflected across recent independent reviews (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/\">Wirecutter<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\">U.S. News<\/a>).<\/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 San Antonio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#simplisafe\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">SimpliSafe<\/a>: Most Flexible Home Security System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ring\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Ring<\/a>: Most Customizable San Antonio Home Security System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#abode\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Abode<\/a>: Best San Antonio Home Security System for Smart Homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#arlo\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Arlo<\/a>: Best San Antonio Self-Monitored Home Security System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#blue\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">ADT Self Setup (formerly Blue by ADT)<\/a>: Best San Antonio Professional Monitoring Security System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"chart\" title=\"Comparison Chart\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare the Best San Antonio Home Security Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table><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>ADT Self Setup (formerly Blue by ADT)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reviews.com Score<\/strong><\/td><td>4.4<\/td><td>4.2<\/td><td>4.25<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>3.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monitoring prices start at<\/strong><\/td><td>$19.99\\u0013\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000$29.99\/month<\/td><td>$24.99\/month<\/td><td>$6.99\/month (self) or $21.99\/month (pro)<\/td><td>$2.99\/month&nbsp;<\/td><td>$24.99\/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>IntrusionSmoke\/CO listenerFloodFreezePanic button<\/td><td>Glass breakIntrusionSmoke\/COFloodFreezePanic button<\/td><td>Contact\\u0002fmotion (multi-sensor)<\/td><td>IntrusionFloodSmoke\/CO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Smart home integration<\/strong><\/td><td>Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Watch<\/td><td>Amazon Alexa<\/td><td>Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home Kit<\/td><td>Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa<\/td><td>Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa<\/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 accurate as of November 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"simplisafe\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best1\" title=\"Most Flexible Home Security System\"><\/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\"> Most Flexible Home Security System<\/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 allows customers to completely customize their easy-to-install home security systems without locking them into a contract.\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 allows customers to completely customize their easy-to-install home security systems without locking them into a contract.\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>No contract requirements<\/li>\n                            <li>Video verification for faster emergency dispatch <\/li>\n                            <li>Easy 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>Require a degree of tech-savviness to set up and use<\/li>\n                                        <li>Remote access only available with premium subscription<\/li>\n                                        <li>Not compatible 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;\">Base station, keypad, and key fob<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion and entry sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart locks and doorbells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoke detectors, water sensors, temperature sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic button<\/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;\">Self-monitoring: $0.33\/day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive-monitoring: $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=\"Most Customizable San Antonio Home Security System\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"ring-security\" 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\">Ring Security<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Most Customizable Home Security<\/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                Ring security systems pair easily with various smart devices from other brands for a completely customizable system that users can control from their phones.\r\n\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\/B07D7Q6CHB\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B07D7Q6CHB&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;linkId=e3ac90d888851b942b61847720ce171a&#038;tag=315890-20\" 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\">4.2<\/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\">882*<\/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                Ring security systems pair easily with various smart devices from other brands for a completely customizable system that users can control from their phones.\r\n\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>Pairs with a variety of smart devices<\/li>\n                            <li>Professional monitoring available on Plus plan<\/li>\n                            <li>Lifetime theft protection on all devices<\/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>Many reviewers have reported glitchy sensors<\/li>\n                                        <li>Short battery life<\/li>\n                                        <li>No glass break sensors<\/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;\">Base station, keypad, and key fob<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact sensor and motion detectors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor\/outdoor cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video doorbells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flood\/freeze sensors and smoke\/CO sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic button<\/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;\">Basic: $3\/month or $30\/year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus: $10\/month or $100\/year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"abode\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best3\" title=\"Best for Smart Homes\"><\/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 Smart Home Integration<\/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 designed to be paired with third-party apps and devices from major brands like Google, Amazon, and Apple to blend seamlessly with life at home.\r\n\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 designed to be paired with third-party apps and devices from major brands like Google, Amazon, and Apple to blend seamlessly with life at home.\r\n\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>Integrates with third-party devices like Apple, Google, and Amazon<\/li>\n                            <li>Offers on-demand professional monitoring for 3- to 7-day vacations<\/li>\n                            <li>Flexibility to switch plan levels at any time<\/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>Starter kits include limited devices<\/li>\n                                        <li>Comparatively expensive up-front equipment costs<\/li>\n                                        <li>Basic CUE functions<\/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 cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion and glass break sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor\/outdoor sirens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoke alarms and water sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart home power switch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic button<\/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 plan: $6\/month or $60\/year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro plan: $20\/month or $200\/year<\/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 Self-Monitored Home Security System\"><\/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 Home Security 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                Arlo offers the best self-monitored security system featuring indoor and outdoor cameras that don\u2019t rely on an AC power source.\r\n\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 offers the best self-monitored security system featuring indoor and outdoor cameras that don\u2019t rely on an AC power source.\r\n\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>Up to 4K video quality with Elite plans<\/li>\n                            <li>Committed to data protection and privacy<\/li>\n                            <li>Longer-lasting camera battery life<\/li>\n                            <li>Customizable app notifications<\/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>Continuous video recording only available at an additional charge <\/li>\n                                        <li>Inability to download continuous video recordings (only accessible on the cloud)<\/li>\n                                        <li>911 call service only available on multi-camera plans<\/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 cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video doorbells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floodlight cameras\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar camera charging panels<\/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 Professional Monitoring Security System\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"blue-by-adt\" 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\">Blue by ADT<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for Professional 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                Blue by ADT offers a wide variety of perks and conveniences when customers sign up for its professional monitoring plan.\r\n\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.adt.com\/protect\/diy?rvitemid=342384-20\" 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\">3.6<\/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\">880*<\/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                Blue by ADT offers a wide variety of perks and conveniences when customers sign up for its professional monitoring plan.\r\n\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>One month of 24\/7 pro monitoring free for new customers<\/li>\n                            <li>Devices enabled with 2-way talk features<\/li>\n                            <li>24-hour battery backup on DIY plan devices<\/li>\n                            <li>Extensive automation capabilities<\/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>DIY plan does not alert you in the event of an alarm<\/li>\n                                        <li>No cellular back up on DIY plan<\/li>\n                                        <li>No brand-owned smart home 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;\">Base station and keypad<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor\/outdoor cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doorbell camera<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-fi range extender and chime<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Door\/window 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;\">DIY Monitoring: Free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 Professional Monitoring: $19.99\/month<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"need-to-know\" title=\"Home Security in San Antonio: What You Need to Know \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Security in San Antonio: What You Need to Know&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Antonio, Texas, crime statistics&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantonio.gov\/sapd\/uniform-crime-reports#30263860-2020\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">San Antonio Police Department<\/a> publishes citywide crime statistics and dashboards. Finalized annual totals are available via federal and state sources, with 2023 the latest fully validated year in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.fbi.gov\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a>. In recent updates, violent crime has trended lower while property crime patterns are mixed, with motor vehicle theft remaining a key risk; layered home security is still recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>According to Uniform Crime Reports, San Antonio\u2019s latest finalized citywide counts can be verified through SAPD and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantonio.gov\/SAPD\/Uniform-Crime-Reports\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">official reports page<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.fbi.gov\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motor vehicle theft spiked across many U.S. cities in 2022\u20132023 and remains elevated in San Antonio; check SAPD\u2019s current-year dashboard for the latest YTD movement and neighborhood patterns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property crime trends differ across neighborhoods and seasons; many large cities saw declines in several property crime categories in 2024, but local patterns vary (<a href=\"https:\/\/counciloncj.org\/what-our-research-shows\/crime-trends-in-u-s-cities\/\">Council on Criminal Justice<\/a> tracker).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research your neighborhood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, in a city that covers 505 square miles and is home to 1.508 million people, crime rates won\u2019t be the same in all areas, which is why it\u2019s important to research your neighborhood before committing to a home security system. Start with official resources like the City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/data.sanantonio.gov\/\">Open Data SA<\/a> portal and SAPD\u2019s crime statistics pages for current incident maps and counts, then use third\u2011party tools such as <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neighborhoodscout.com\/tx\/san-antonio\/crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Neighborhood Scout<\/a> and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestplaces.net\/crime\/zip-code\/texas\/san_antonio\/78247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Best Places<\/a> to add context. Because no single source provides official \u201cneighborhood rankings,\u201d compare multiple datasets and consider population differences when interpreting risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The San Antonio Police Department also has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantonio.gov\/SAPD\/Substations-Map\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">an interactive map<\/a> that identifies each of its substations&#8217; exact locations. This can be useful in identifying approximately how long law enforcement\u2019s response time may be for your exact address. Additionally, websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Nextdoor<\/a>, a neighborhood hub, can be useful in warning you of current security threats (like break-ins on your block or porch pirates running rampant) or in allowing you to get a better handle on the type of security threats a neighborhood typically experiences before moving in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register your home security system in San Antonio <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before installing your home security system, it\u2019s important to register it with the city of San Antonio. Owning an unregistered security system is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantonio.gov\/SAPD\/Alarm-Permits#197902250-permit-fees\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">a city ordinance violation<\/a>, and false alarms at non\u2011permitted locations are subject to higher fees. To register your security system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Apply online via the City\u2019s official Alarm Program portal (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crywolfservices.com\">link<\/a>) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantonio.gov\/Portals\/0\/Files\/SAPD\/Forms\/AlarmPermit-Application.pdf\">download the form<\/a> yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send completed forms to the Alarms Permitting office via fax (210) 207-4349, e-mail (<a href=\"mailto:alarmsoffice@sanantonio.gov\">alarmsoffice@sanantonio.gov<\/a>), or snail mail (315 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78207).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the residential annual permit fee of $40 (commercial $100) at registration and renew annually through the portal to avoid penalties.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"how-to\" title=\"How to choose your San Antonio home security system \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose Your San Antonio Home Security System&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080a5f4ce176\" 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;\"> Summers in San Antonio are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather-us.com\/en\/texas-usa\/san-antonio-climate#humidity_relative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot and humid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and outdoor security cameras need to be able to withstand these extreme temperatures without corrupting. Look for cameras designed to handle temperatures above 100 degrees or add additional outdoor kits, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/alarm-sensors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this one from SimpliSafe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to your cart. There\u2019s no sense investing in a camera that will melt or short out during the heat waves and rainy seasons typically experienced here. <\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080a609ce177\" 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;\">While most security systems operate from a single control panel, the style of these panels can vary by brand. When choosing a system, think about where you want your hub to be: by the front door, next to your bed, or in a hallway. This can help you clarify whether you want a corded or cordless option based on available power sources. Additionally, if you frequently enter your home through a garage or side door, a remote control, via a key fob or mobile app, may also be important to you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080a613ce178\" 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;\">Before making a purchasing decision, think about how important integration or automation is to you. Do you want to be able to set and disarm your security system through Alexa, Google, or Apple HomeKit? Some security companies are open platforms, meaning they can be connected to these third-party services, while others are not. In addition, most modern home security systems have apps, but what you can do via these apps (view notifications and live streams, arm or disarm the system, call 911) varies, so be sure to do a little digging into each app before purchasing. <\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080a61cce179\" 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;\">Perhaps the most disparate aspect of home security systems is how they store your footage. While storing the video in the cloud is the most common solution, how long the footage is stored and how much is stored (does the company have data limits or do you pay for unlimited space) varies wildly. An additional consideration should be whether or not you are able to download that footage from the cloud if need be. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.arlo.com\/88\/What-are-the-available-Arlo-subscription-plans-and-how-much-cloud-recording-is-available\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arlo doesn\u2019t allow for this<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while other brands may.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080a627ce17a\" 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;\">Depending on your living situation, door and window sensors may be a top consideration. If you live on or near a busy street and have ground-floor windows or a street exit door, you\u2019ll likely want these additional sensors. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in a more suburban area that gets less foot traffic or on a higher floor in an apartment building, these sensors may not be necessary. Check to see whether the company you are considering includes these sensors in their starter package or if they only come at an additional cost. <\/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><tbody><tr><td>Pros of local security company<\/td><td>Invested in the well-being of community<br>More detailed product knowledge<br>Timely repair responses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cons of local security company<\/td><td>May be harder to find reviews<br>May not have budget-friendly options<br>Installation time may be longer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pros of national security company<\/td><td>Easier to get price quotes<br>Benefit of name &amp; brand recognition <br>Uniform quality regardless of location<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cons of national security company<\/td><td>May not offer custom installation C<br>ustomer service is often automated<br>May be overpriced for your needs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"faqs\" title=\"San Antonio Home Security Systems FAQ \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Antonio Home Security Systems FAQ&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080a64ece17b\" 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;\">All of our top five companies allow for self-installation of their home security systems. Some, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/diy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADT Self Setup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also offer optional professional installation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080a657ce17c\" 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 San Antonio 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;\">The best pick depends on whether you want DIY or professional installation. For DIY, current independent guides frequently recommend SimpliSafe, Ring Alarm, and abode; for professionally installed systems, ADT and Vivint remain top choices (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/\">Wirecutter<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\">U.S. News<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080a661ce17d\" 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;\">Total cost includes the initial price of the equipment and any monthly monitoring. As of 2025, DIY professional monitoring typically costs about $20\u2013$30 per month (e.g., SimpliSafe $19.99\u2013$29.99; Ring $24.99; abode $21.99), while professionally installed systems often start around $40+ per month and may require multi\u2011year agreements (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/monitoring\">SimpliSafe<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\">Ring<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goabode.com\/plans\">abode<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivint.com\/pricing\">Vivint<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT terms<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/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>\n<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. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment Cost: Affordability is important with home security, so we awarded higher scores to home security companies with lower prices on equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<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. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<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>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation: Just like with contracts, we award higher scores to companies that have flexible installation options, like DIY or professional options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reviews Report&nbsp; According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, the latest finalized citywide totals for San Antonio are available for 2023. In line with national patterns, violent crime trended lower in 2023 while motor vehicle theft remained elevated; for the most current month\u2011to\u2011month movement, consult the San Antonio Police Department dashboards. 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