{"id":324593,"date":"2025-11-08T00:12:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T05:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=87057"},"modified":"2025-11-14T08:41:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T13:41:23","slug":"best-in-ohio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-in-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Home Security Systems in Ohio of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"report\" title=\"Reviews Report\"><\/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>SimpliSafe remains one of the top-rated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best\/\">home security system<\/a> options across major 2024\u20132025 expert roundups for its easy DIY setup, reliable monitoring, and no long-term contracts (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-security-system\/\">Wirecutter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SimpliSafe and Ring continue to be consensus DIY leaders, balancing straightforward installation, flexible month-to-month plans, and broad device ecosystems; Ring stands out for tight Alexa integration (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-security-system\/\">Wirecutter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/security\/best-home-security-systems\/\">CNET<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abode offers strong third\u2011party smart\u2011home integrations and low-cost monitoring, while Arlo\u2019s newer system best fits households already invested in Arlo cameras; for ultra\u2011budget monitoring, many guides cite Wyze (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\">U.S. News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing a home security company, you want a system that\u2019s guaranteed to keep your family safe while still charging an affordable rate. Thanks to the rise of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-diy\/\">DIY home security systems<\/a>, there are plenty of options for Ohio residents to choose from. For our latest picks, we weighed price, equipment cost, contracts, customer satisfaction, smart\u2011home compatibility, and installation flexibility. Typical pro monitoring for DIY systems now ranges roughly from $19.99\u2013$29.99 per month (e.g., SimpliSafe, Abode), with Ring Protect Pro at about $20\/month; professionally installed systems like ADT and Vivint generally cost more and often require contracts (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/security\/best-home-security-systems\/\">CNET<\/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 Ohio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>SimpliSafe: Best overall DIY flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ring: Best budget DIY and Alexa integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abode: Best for smart\u2011home integrations and self-\/pro\u2011monitoring flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arlo: Best if you already use Arlo cameras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ADT: Best for Professional Installation and 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 Ohio 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<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Expert consensus (2024\u20132025)<\/strong><\/td><td>Top DIY pick across major reviews<\/td><td>Best budget DIY; strong Alexa integration<\/td><td>Best for open smart\u2011home integration<\/td><td>Good pick for Arlo camera users<\/td><td>Top pro install option (alongside Vivint)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monitoring prices start at<\/strong><\/td><td>$19.99\/mo.<\/td><td>$20\/mo.<\/td><td>$22.99\/mo.<\/td><td>mid-$20s\/mo.<\/td><td>mid-$40s+\/mo.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contract length<\/strong><\/td><td>Month-to-month<\/td><td>Month-to-month<\/td><td>Month-to-month<\/td><td>Month-to-month<\/td><td>Typically 36 months (24 in CA)<\/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<br>Doorbell<\/td><td>Indoor<br>Outdoor<br>Doorbell<\/td><td>Indoor<br>Outdoor<br>Doorbell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sensors<\/strong><\/td><td>Door\/window<br>Motion<br>Glassbreak<br>Smoke<br>CO<br>Temperature<br>Flood<br>&nbsp;Panic button<\/td><td>Door\/window<br>Motion<br>Glass break<br>Smoke<br>CO<br>Flood<br>Freeze<br>Panic button<br>Mailbox<br>Garage door<\/td><td>Door\/window<br>Motion<br>Smoke<br>Temperature<br>Flood<br>Panic button<\/td><td>Door\/window<br>Motion<br>Multi\u2011sensor options<\/td><td>Door\/window<br>Motion<br>Flood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Smart home features<\/strong><\/td><td>Lights<br>Locks<br>Thermostat<br>Garage door<\/td><td>Lights<br>Outlets<\/td><td>Broad third\u2011party integrations<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Google Nest integrations (varies)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Control panel<\/strong><\/td><td>Mobile app<br>Keypad<\/td><td>Mobile app<br>Keypad&nbsp;<\/td><td>Mobile app<br>Keypad<\/td><td>Mobile app<\/td><td>Mobile app<br>Keypad<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Information updated as of 2025; pricing reflects typical starting plans and may vary. Verify current offers with each provider.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"simplisafe\" 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 allows customers to build their own security packages, meaning you can get everything you need without paying for features you don\u2019t.\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:\/\/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 build their own security packages, meaning you can get everything you need without paying for features you don\u2019t.\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>Many device options<\/li>\n                            <li>Customizable system<\/li>\n                            <li>Affordable monitoring<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\n                <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Cons<\/h4>\n                <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_cons\">\n                                    <li>No mobile alerts with basic plan<\/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; includes 24\/7 professional monitoring, emergency dispatch, built-in cellular communication, and 24\/7 fire monitoring and fire department dispatch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive: $0.83\/day; includes everything in the standard plan and unlimited camera recording, 30-day video recording storage, visual alarm verification with police dispatch and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"ring\" 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 has become a popular option for DIY home security because of its simple installation and ease of use.\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 has become a popular option for DIY home security because of its simple installation and ease of use.\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>Simple DIY installation<\/li>\n                            <li>Easy to use<\/li>\n                            <li>Affordable professional monitoring<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\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>Video storage only available with paid subscription<\/li>\n                                    <li>Base security kits don\u2019t include 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, 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;\">Free: includes motion-activated notifications, real-time video with live view, two-way talk and lifetime theft protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic: $3\/month; includes everything in the free plan and video history, video saving and sharing, snapshot culture, people-only mode and rich notifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus: $10\/month; includes everything in the basic plan and 24\/7 professional monitoring, extended warranties on all devices and 10% off Ring.com products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"abode\" 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 a comprehensive self-monitoring plan, rivaling many of the professional monitoring plans, but at a better price.\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 offers a comprehensive self-monitoring plan, rivaling many of the professional monitoring plans, but at a better price.\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>Low-cost and robust self-monitoring<\/li>\n                            <li>Smart device integration with other brands<\/li>\n                            <li>Easy to install yourself<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\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>Self-monitoring plan doesn\u2019t include cellular backup<\/li>\n                                    <li>No indoor 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 per day; includes push notifications, video storage, timeline, home automation and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro: $0.66 per day; includes everything in standard plan and cellular connectivity, professional monitoring, free shipping, exclusive deals and homeowners insurance discounts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"arlo\" title=\"Best for High-Quality Cameras\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"arlo\" class=\"block b-mini-review\">\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper\">\n                            <span class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper-title\">Arlo<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for High-Quality Cameras<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\"> Why we chose it<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Arlo doesn\u2019t offer all the bells and whistles that other companies do, but it has some of the highest-quality security cameras on the market.\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 doesn\u2019t offer all the bells and whistles that other companies do, but it has some of the highest-quality security cameras on the market.\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>Affordable self-monitoring<\/li>\n                            <li>Easy DIY installation<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\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 devices<\/li>\n                                    <li>Expensive 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; 2K quality, 30-day video history, advanced object detection, package detection, cloud activity zones and intelligent alerts.<\/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; everything in the premier plan and 4K quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"blue\" 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 gives you the benefit of professional monitoring from one of the top companies in the market, ADT, at DIY home security prices.\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\">3.75 <\/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 gives you the benefit of professional monitoring from one of the top companies in the market, ADT, at DIY home security prices.\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 provided by home security leader ADT<\/li>\n                            <li>Build-your-own system<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\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<\/li>\n                                    <li>Limited sensors to choose from<\/li>\n                                    <li>No cellular backup with self-monitoring<\/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; includes mobile alerts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional monitoring: $19.99 per month; includes mobile alerts, 24\/7 professional monitoring, cellular backup, alerts authorities in an alarm event and one free month of service<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*J.D. Power\u2019s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-home-security-satisfaction-study\"><em>2024 U.S. Home Security Satisfaction Study<\/em><\/a><em>. Based on a 1,000-point scale.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"guide\" title=\"Guide to Home Security in Ohio\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Security in Ohio: What You Need to Know&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ohio crime statistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important for Ohio residents to understand crime statistics for their home state. Here are up-to-date notes and sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ohio\u2019s violent crime rate declined in the most recent finalized year and remains near\/below the national average; in 2023, violent crime was approximately 307 per 100,000 residents and property crime was about 2,000 per 100,000 (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.fbi.gov\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While older snapshots summarized odds such as <a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neighborhoodscout.com\/oh\/crime\">one in 341<\/a> for violent crime and <a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neighborhoodscout.com\/oh\/crime\">one in 49<\/a> for property crime, the latest official reporting emphasizes rates per 100,000; consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.fbi.gov\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a> for current statewide and city-level rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicators through 2024 show continued declines in violent crime with motor vehicle theft easing from 2023 peaks in many cities; verify updates via the FBI\u2019s quarterly releases and independent big\u2011city tracking (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\">FBI Crime in the Nation<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/counciloncj.org\/\">Council on Criminal Justice<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research your city<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is it important to know the crime data in your state, but it\u2019s even more critical to know the crime rate in your own city. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.fbi.gov\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a> for the latest counts and rates and Ohio\u2019s Statistical Analysis Center (<a href=\"https:\/\/ocjs.ohio.gov\">OCJS<\/a>) for statewide context and briefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three cities with the highest populations in Ohio are Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Let\u2019s look at how to access current crime in those cities, based on <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.fbi.gov\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">recent FBI data<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Columbus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Pull the latest population and offense totals for Columbus using the <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.fbi.gov\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent trend: violent crime decreased in many large cities in 2024; confirm Columbus\u2019s year-end results on official dashboards and the FBI CDE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto thefts surged in 2023 and moderated in 2024 in numerous jurisdictions; check local data for Columbus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find current precinct\/district information on the Columbus Division of Police website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleveland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.fbi.gov\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a> to view the most recent Cleveland counts and rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violent crime generally trended down in 2024; verify Cleveland-specific updates via local dashboards and FBI CDE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review motor vehicle theft patterns, which spiked in 2023 and eased in many places in 2024; consult local reports for Cleveland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See current police district maps and contact details on the City of Cleveland website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cincinnati<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Access current Cincinnati data and rates through the <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.fbi.gov\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check 2024 trend updates (homicide\/robbery down in many big cities) and confirm locally with Cincinnati\u2019s published dashboards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor auto theft trends from 2023 peaks and 2024 moderation using local year\u2011end summaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the latest district\/precinct information on the Cincinnati Police Department website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register your home security system in Ohio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where you live, you may be required to register your home security system with your city government. Ohio cities such as <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/police\/special-events-regulations-auctions\/false-alarm-reduction-unit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Cincinnati<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityalarmpermit.us\/Pages\/CustomPage.html?CityID=125&amp;ScreenName=Permit_Form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Cleveland<\/a>, and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daytonohio.gov\/312\/Alarm-Registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Dayton<\/a> require residents to register their home security systems. Other cities such as <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clayton.oh.us\/472\/Home-Security-Camera-Registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Clayton<\/a> and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hhoh.org\/485\/Home-Security-Camera-Registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Huber Heights<\/a> have optional registrations for the purpose of helping police collect video evidence of neighborhood crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to know is that some cities have a false alarm fee, which residents must pay if a false alarm from their security system requires a police response. Fee structures are set locally and typically escalate after multiple false alarms within a 12\u2011month period; always check your city\u2019s current ordinance and portal (e.g., Cleveland\u2019s code; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityalarmpermit.us\/Pages\/CustomPage.html?CityID=125&amp;ScreenName=Permit_Form\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Cleveland<\/a>). Some jurisdictions have recently reviewed or revised recurring alarm-user fees following litigation; see the Cincinnati case background via the <a href=\"https:\/\/ij.org\/case\/cincinnati-alarm-fees\/\">Institute for Justice<\/a> and consult your local code for details (<a href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/oh\/columbus\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5GEPR_CH597ALSY\">Columbus<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/oh\/cleveland\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOORSTCH675AL\">Cleveland<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/oh\/dayton\/codes\/code_of_ordinances\">Dayton<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"choose\" title=\"How To Choose\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Choose Your Ohio Home Security System&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interior\/exterior cameras:<\/strong> For many families, security cameras are an important component of their home security system, as they allow people to keep an eye on their homes at any time. Most companies offer interior, exterior and doorbell cameras. Look for on\u2011device AI detection (person\/vehicle\/package) to reduce false alerts and check weather ratings for Ohio winters (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/security\/best-home-security-systems\/\">CNET<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Control panel: <\/strong>Your control panel is the heart of your security system. Many systems now pair app control with keypads or touchscreens and include cellular backup for outages. Prioritize options that keep basic functions working locally if the internet is down, and confirm battery backup for hubs and key sensors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>As technology advances, many homeowners want a home security system that includes smart home capabilities or integrates with their existing ecosystem. Ring meshes tightly with Alexa, ADT (including Self Setup) aligns with Google Nest, and Abode is known for broad third\u2011party compatibility; choose based on your ecosystem preference (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-security-system\/\">Wirecutter<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Storage: <\/strong>Security cameras are an important component of many home security systems, but what happens with the video data? Free <a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-self-monitored\/\">self-monitoring plans<\/a> often don\u2019t include video storage \u2014 you can usually watch live view only. If you want cloud storage and professional monitoring together, plans like Ring Protect Pro run about $20\/month and bundle both (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring Protect Plans<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Window\/door sensors: <\/strong>Contacts and motion sensors are still core to intrusion detection. Some newer systems add radar or emerging Wi\u2011Fi sensing to improve presence detection and reduce false alarms; verify which sensing options your provider supports and how they perform in your home (<a href=\"https:\/\/standards.ieee.org\/ieee\/802.11bf\/10797\/\">IEEE 802.11bf<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local vs. national companies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many national security companies with excellent reputations, but some individuals may prefer to work with a local company. Both options have pros and cons, and recent research shows reliability and mobile app experience are top drivers of satisfaction (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-home-security-satisfaction-study\">J.D. Power<\/a>).<\/p>\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>Understanding of your city\u2019s characteristics<br>Your money stays in your community<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cons of local security company<\/td><td>Fewer financial resources to grow<br>Potentially limited technology and devices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pros of national security company<\/td><td>Up-to-date technology and polished apps<br>Name recognition nationwide<br>Round-the-clock customer service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cons of national security company<\/td><td>Your money leaves your community<br>Lack of face-to-face service<br>Less neighborhood-specific familiarity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"faq\" title=\"FAQ\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ohio Home Security Systems FAQ&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><!-- wp:acf\/accordion {\n    \"id\": \"block_604bd50f79fac\",\n    \"name\": \"acf\\\/accordion\",\n    \"data\": {\n        \"content_label\": \"Can I self-install my home security system?\",\n        \"_content_label\": \"field_5e34595523535\",\n        \"content_description\": \"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Each of the home security systems on our list is intended for easy DIY installation, but you also have the option of hiring a professional. <\\\/span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.reviews.com\\\/home\\\/security-systems\\\/best-wireless\\\/\\\"\n<\/p>--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reviews Report When choosing a home security company, you want a system that\u2019s guaranteed to keep your family safe while still charging an affordable rate. 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