{"id":324581,"date":"2025-11-10T15:31:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T20:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=87049"},"modified":"2025-11-14T08:39:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T13:39:31","slug":"best-in-tucson-az","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-in-tucson-az\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Home Security Systems in Tucson of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"reviews\" title=\"The Best Home Security Systems in Tucson of 2025\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-blog-list\">\n<li>In 2025, DIY leaders like SimpliSafe, Ring, and Abode are widely recommended for value, ease of use, and month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring in the ~$20\u2013$30\/month range (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-security-system\/\">Wirecutter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-home-security-satisfaction-study\">J.D. Power<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tucson\u2019s violent crime has trended down from 2021 through 2023 and into 2024, while property crime patterns have been mixed by category; use the latest city totals and rates from the <a href=\"https:\/\/crime-data-explorer.fr.cloud.gov\/\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azdps.gov\/criminal-justice-data\/crime-statistics\">Arizona Crime Statistics<\/a> portal to gauge current risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue by ADT\u2019s DIY line has been succeeded by ADT Self Setup, and ADT continues to offer professional monitoring for DIY users, keeping costs closer to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-diy\/\">DIY security system<\/a> budget while pro\u2011install ADT plans typically require multi\u2011year agreements (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT terms<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A home security system can give you the peace of mind that your home and your family are protected. In 2025, most systems blend easy DIY setup with optional professional monitoring, on\u2011device AI detection, and stronger privacy controls. We\u2019ve narrowed down the five <a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best\/\">best home security systems<\/a> in Tucson. We compared price, monitoring, contracts, customer satisfaction, and installation \u2014 and the overall app experience \u2014 to find comprehensive, affordable, and user\u2011friendly systems (see independent testing from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-security-system\/\">Wirecutter<\/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 Tucson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#simplisafe\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">SimpliSafe<\/a>: Best Tucson Home Security for Flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ring\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Ring<\/a>: Best Tucson Home Security for Ease of Use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#abode\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Abode<\/a>: Best Tucson Home Security for Self-Monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#arlo\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Arlo<\/a>: Best Tucson Home Security for High-Quality Cameras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#blue\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Blue by ADT<\/a>: Best Tucson Home Security for Professional Monitoring<\/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 Tucson 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>Blue by ADT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reviews.com Score<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monitoring prices start at<\/strong><\/td><td>$19.99\/month<\/td><td>$20\/month<\/td><td>$6\/month (self) or low\u2011$20s\/month (pro)<\/td><td>Varies by plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>Varies (DIY and pro\u2011install options)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contract length<\/strong><\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>DIY: None; Pro install: ~36 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cameras<\/strong><\/td><td>Indoor<br>Outdoor<br>Doorbell<\/td><td>Indoor<br>Outdoor<br>Doorbell<\/td><td>Indoor<br>Outdoor<\/td><td>Indoor<br>Outdoor<br>Doorbell<\/td><td>Indoor<br>Outdoor<br>Doorbell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sensors<\/strong><\/td><td>Glass break<br>Intrusion<br>Smoke\/CO<br>Flood\/freeze<br>Panic button<\/td><td>Glass break<br>Intrusion<br>Smoke\/CO<br>Flood\/freeze<br>Panic button<\/td><td>Glass break<br>Intrusion<br>Smoke\/CO<br>Flood\/freeze<br>Panic button<\/td><td>All\u2011in\u2011one multi\u2011function<\/td><td>Intrusion<br>Flood<\/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 Home<\/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 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=\"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 is the best home security system for flexibility as customers can build a tailored system to fit their specific needs.\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 is the best home security system for flexibility as customers can build a tailored system to fit their specific needs.\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>Wide variety of cameras<\/li>\n                            <li>Affordable high-quality monitoring compared to competitors<\/li>\n                            <li>Many devices available to customize system<\/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>Basic plan doesn\u2019t include mobile alerts<\/li>\n                                        <li>Limited integration 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<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\"> Best for Ease of Use<\/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 is the best home security system for ease of use \u2014 anyone can easily install and manage the system themselves.\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 is the best home security system for ease of use \u2014 anyone can easily install and manage the system themselves.\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>Easy to install and use<\/li>\n                            <li>Integration with smart home devices<\/li>\n                            <li>Affordable professional monitoring compared to competitors<\/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 video storage with free monitoring plan<\/li>\n                                        <li>No security cameras in basic security system kits<\/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 and lighting<\/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<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus: $10\/month<\/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 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 offers the best self-monitoring options \u2014 it has the high-quality features of a more expensive plan, but at a low monthly cost.\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 offers the best self-monitoring options \u2014 it has the high-quality features of a more expensive plan, but at a low monthly cost.\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>Affordable, yet comprehensive self-monitoring<\/li>\n                            <li>Integration with smart home devices<\/li>\n                            <li>Multiple sensors available <\/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 cellular backup with free monitoring plan<\/li>\n                                        <li>No indoor-specific or doorbell cameras<\/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\/day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro: $0.66\/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                While Arlo is the best home security system for high-quality cameras, but doesn\u2019t offer many sensors and smart home devices you\u2019ll find with competitors.\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                While Arlo is the best home security system for high-quality cameras, but doesn\u2019t offer many sensors and smart home devices you\u2019ll find with competitors.\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>High-quality security cameras<\/li>\n                            <li>Low-cost monitoring plans<\/li>\n                            <li>No customer satisfaction ratings to gauge performance<\/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>More expensive security cameras<\/li>\n                                        <li>Plans are more expensive with more cameras<\/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 for one camera or $9.99 for up to five cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elite: $4.99\/month for one camera or $14.99 for up to five 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\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 comes with the option of professional monitoring by ADT, one of the leaders in home security.\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 comes with the option of professional monitoring by ADT, one of the leaders in home security.\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>Professional monitoring with the option for free DIY monitoring<\/li>\n                            <li>Customizable system<\/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 smart home devices and limited sensors<\/li>\n                                        <li>Self-monitoring doesn\u2019t include cellular backup<\/li>\n                                        <li>Professional monitoring more expensive than 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, outdoor, and doorbell cameras<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Window, door, and flood 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;\">Wifi extender for Blue by ADT cameras<\/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: free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 Tucson: What You Need to Know \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Security in Tucson: What You Need to Know&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tucson, Arizona, crime statistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in Tucson or are considering a move there, it\u2019s important to understand current crime trends. Citywide totals and rates can help you decide whether and how to invest in a home security system, and neighborhood patterns can inform specific precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areavibes.com\/tucson-az\/crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">crime in Tucson<\/a>: see the official <a href=\"https:\/\/crime-data-explorer.fr.cloud.gov\/\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azdps.gov\/criminal-justice-data\/crime-statistics\">Arizona Crime Statistics<\/a> portals for the latest city data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Violent crime in Tucson has declined from 2021 highs through 2023 and into 2024, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/crime-data-explorer.fr.cloud.gov\/\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azdps.gov\/criminal-justice-data\/crime-statistics\">Arizona DPS<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property crime trends are mixed by category (burglary, larceny\u2011theft, motor vehicle theft). Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azdps.gov\/criminal-justice-data\/crime-statistics\">Arizona Crime Statistics<\/a> portal\u2019s Tucson Police Department view for current rates and year\u2011over\u2011year changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the most current picture, pair 2024 full\u2011year figures with 2025 year\u2011to\u2011date updates from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucsonaz.gov\/police\">Tucson Police Department<\/a> (YTD figures are preliminary and subject to change).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research your neighborhood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the citywide picture, review crime in your individual neighborhood. Tucson has more than 100 neighborhoods, and incident patterns vary. The City publishes incident\u2011level data you can filter to official neighborhood boundaries to compute last\u201112\u2011month violent and property rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areavibes.com\/tucson-az\/neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">largest neighborhoods in Tucson<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Midvale Park: <\/strong>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/data.tucsonaz.gov\">City of Tucson Open Data Portal<\/a> to review recent incident counts and rates for Midvale Park, and compare the last 12 months with the prior 12 months to see current trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rita Ranch:<\/strong> Check the same portal for Rita Ranch to see current violent and property incident patterns; rates can shift year to year, so use a rolling 12\u2011month window for context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunnyside:<\/strong> Use the City\u2019s open data to examine Sunnyside\u2019s recent incidents by category (e.g., burglary, motor vehicle theft) and how they compare with Tucson citywide rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register your home security system in Tucson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Tucson requires city residents to obtain an alarm user permit for monitored burglar\/panic\/robbery systems. Registration and annual renewal are handled through the City\u2019s alarm program portal; fees are posted there \u2014 verify the current amount before paying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration of home security systems helps to reduce the number of false alarms that police must respond to. Tucson assesses escalating civil penalties for multiple false alarms within a permit period and may penalize unpermitted alarm use; see the alarm portal and municipal code for the current schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for a home or business security alarm license you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Apply online for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crywolfservices.com\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">new alarm registration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out and mail in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucsonaz.gov\/files\/police\/alarm_user_reg_application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">alarm registration agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"how-to\" title=\"How to choose your Tucson home security system \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose your Tucson home security system&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to consider when choosing the perfect home security system for you. In 2025, weigh DIY vs. professional monitoring, on\u2011device AI (to cut false alerts), privacy options (including encryption and local storage), connectivity resilience (battery and cellular backup), and real\u2011world compatibility. Matter still doesn\u2019t unify cameras, so pick an ecosystem first and build around it (<a href=\"https:\/\/csa-iot.org\/newsroom\/matter-1-3-specification-release\/\">Matter 1.3<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">on\u2011device detection<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wi-fi.org\">Wi\u2011Fi&nbsp;7<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080cfa846189\" 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;\">For many people, security cameras are a central part of their home security system. Some security companies specialize in offering high-quality cameras, while others have a limited selection to choose from. Before choosing a home security camera in Tucson, remember to check the weather rating for the device. Tucson can get very hot in the summer months, and you don\u2019t want outdoor cameras to short or fail due to high temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080cfbb4618a\" 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;\">The control panel is the hub of your home security system where you can control each device. There are three different control panels companies might officer: traditional keypads, touchscreen control panels, and smartphone apps. Most companies offer a combination of the three. Smartphone control panels are popular because they allow homeowners to check in on their security system on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080cfcd4618b\" 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 smart home devices become more popular, more home security systems are designed to integrate with your devices. Many home security systems include smart home devices, and most are also designed to be compatible with existing Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant devices.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080cfdd4618c\" 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;\">All home security systems allow you to access the live feed from your home security cameras. Unfortunately, not all plans include video storage for you to view recordings later. Many security companies require you to upgrade to a paid monitoring plan to access video storage. Before choosing your home security system, be sure to find out whether your plan includes access to video recordings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_691730f882273\" 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\"><\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\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>Face-to-face interaction<br>Your money stays in the community<br>The company understands your neighborhood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cons of local security company<\/td><td>Limited financial resources<br>Customer services limited to business hours<br>Less technology and fewer devices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pros of national security company<\/td><td>Round-the-clock customer service<br>The latest technology<br>Many devices to choose from<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cons of national security company<\/td><td>Your money leaves your community<br>No understanding of your community<br>Lack of face-to-face customer service<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"faqs\" title=\"Tucson Home Security Systems FAQ\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tucson Home Security Systems FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080d0184618e\" 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;\">The best Tucson home security systems we reviewed \u2014 SimpliSafe, Arlo, Ring, and more \u2014 all allow for easy DIY installation and mounting in the home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_691730f882274\" 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\"><\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6080d02f46190\" 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 lowest-cost home security plans, but Abode offers the best combination of comprehensive features at a low monthly cost.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\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. We also reference NIBRS-based Tucson crime data from the <a href=\"https:\/\/crime-data-explorer.fr.cloud.gov\/\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a> (latest finalized city year: 2023) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azdps.gov\/criminal-justice-data\/crime-statistics\">Arizona Crime Statistics<\/a> portal for the most recent full year.<\/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.&nbsp;<\/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.&nbsp;<\/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\">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 A home security system can give you the peace of mind that your home and your family are protected. In 2025, most systems blend easy DIY setup with optional professional monitoring, on\u2011device AI detection, and stronger privacy controls. We\u2019ve narrowed down the five best home security systems in Tucson. 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