Home Security System reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 237 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 55 posts to rank the best Home Security System brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/homesecurity, r/preppers, r/homeowners, r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer, r/homedefense. Top-rated brands include Ring (4.2/5), SimpliSafe (4.5/5), Eufy (3.8/5).

Stats
Reviews237
Subreddits27
Posts55
Brands86
Products18
Top communities
r/homesecurity55r/preppers34r/homeowners19r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer17r/homedefense16
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#1

Ring

4.2
(39)
"My family has personally really liked Ring. We have grown our system since starting."
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"Ring. We have doorbell, cameras, and outside lights."
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"Ring sounds exactly like what I need, especially the user friendly part."
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"I like Ring simply because it’s user friendly and will probably add more if prime days has some great specials."
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"I would go with a system like Ring/Simplisafe. I think you should start with a sensor on each outside door, the cameras and a wall keypad."
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"I went with Ring, for a few reasons."
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"Ring Alarm is the best system on Amazon in my opinion."
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"We use Ring and have a variety of cameras and sensors."
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"I use Ring. I bought some extra cameras and some extra sensors when they were on sale."
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"SimpliSafe, Ring, and Surety Home are great DIY solutions"
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#2

SimpliSafe

4.5
(32)
"I have had great service and experience with SimpliSafe. Very easy to install and other than recharging some batteries a couple of times a year just about maintenance free."
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"Simplisafe does all that I'm pretty sure."
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"Also recommend SimpliSafe as a single woman! I have keypad, door sensors, motion sensor, fire alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors."
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"I have outdoor cameras, the doorbell, door/window sensors. I am also a single woman and i feel totally safe with SimpliSafe."
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"I have and can recommend the SimpliSafe home security system. Super easy to set up and their support is great."
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"SimpliSafe is my choice, I live by Deptford Mall."
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"They're the least expensive option for monthly monitoring."
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"Ive been happy with my SimpliSafe system."
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"Based on actual first hand experience, SimplySafe is a good solution."
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"For value and ease of use, Simplisafe has been awesome for us."
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#3

Eufy

3.8
(12)
"Eufy is great! Also It has local data storage for camera data."
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"I like there is no monthly fee and we can view our cameras-doorbell at any time from our phones or tablets."
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"I use Eufy and it's great."
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"It was 1500 AUD for the lot and there is no monthly subscription. They've been great so far."
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"Perhaps an inexpensive local DIY wireless alarm system would be useful."
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"I read that eufy were pretty good"
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"For outside, eufy camera, there is no subscription."
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"I'd buy a Eufy outdoor camera to test it out and see if you like it."
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"Eufy"
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"Eufy's got some solid features, but I’ve found it’s worth checking out this comparison site."
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#5

Wyze

4.1
(8)
"Wyze is fantastic and has reasonably priced options."
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"We have a few Wyze cams and a Simplisafe system."
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"Very happy with them!"
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"My product team actually recommend Wyze for homes."
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"WYZE v3 on Amazon.com"
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"I’ve got Wyze."
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"Check out Wyze products. In terms of pricing, they are the cheapest of the lot including their subscription cost."
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"My primary system are 12 Wyze cameras that detect the shape of people."
#7

Qolsys

4.7
(6)
"I went with Qolsys IQ Panel 4 + PowerG + Alarm.com."
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"Qolsys IQ Pro - all wired sensors and zones with alarm.com to bring it all together."
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"Qolsys 4 , threw alarm.com for alarm."
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"I installed a Qolsys panel four years ago and still love it."
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"This ^ Qolsys will give you z-wave for home automation but more reliable wireless for security and safety sensors."
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"Instead of buying these diy alarm system, why not just buy a real alarm like Qolsys 4 and install that yourself."
#8

Lorex

4.2
(5)
"I use Lorex cameras (hardwired) combined with an alarm system monitored by an offsite company."
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"I have a couple Lorex cameras that I've had for almost 2 years now and I'm happy with."
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"Lorex has a double camera 180 degree view."
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"Lorex Fusion"
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"We have a Lorex system we bought from Costco."
#9

Alarm.com

4.0
(5)
"If you are a bit more DIY and like to control things, you can buy your own panel, that’s compatible with alarm.com."
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"A local company that uses alarm.com is a good choice."
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"Alarm.com is really good."
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"For an all in one type of system alarm.com that does intrusion, cameras, lighting, locks."
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"Go to alarm.com and put in your zip code, they have a list of reputable local alarm company’s that use alarm.com tech."
#10

Home Assistant

4.8
(4)
"If you are a tech person, definitely take a look at HomeAssistant!"
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"HA has interaction-ability with Tasker."
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"Definitely take a look at HomeAssistant!"
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"Home assistant for security. Blue iris for cameras."
#11

Telus

4.0
(4)
"Upgraded from an old ADT system to the new Telus Alarm.com system - I'm very happy with it."
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"We went with Telus (who bought out ADT). All the components you describe are installed by them, controlled by a central control panel, and also by a decent enough app."
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"Telus has a pretty decent one."
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"Telus/ADT, Rogers Smart Home, Liberty Security, to name a few."
#12

Surety

4.3
(3)
"If you really want DIY, but also a system on par with one from a professional installer, this is the way."
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"Surety! It uses alarm.com and is priced well."
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"Surety uses Alarm.com and has a much more reasonable $19/mo monitoring charge that hasn’t gone up in years."
#13

Vivint

4.3
(3)
"Vivint is definitely the best system you can get for your $."
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"I have hear good things about Vivant."
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"I have Vivint and it’s pretty reasonable."
#14

Unknown Security System

4.3
(3)
"A locally owned and operated company that offers no contract."
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"Security is multi layered."
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"I would caution you against going only with cameras."
#15

Honeywell

4.3
(3)
"Honeywell Vista 20p paired with an Eyezon Envisalink 4 module."
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"I have a Honeywell one because that's what was there when we bought the house but I'm sure there are other options."
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"I'd look for local alarm dealers that are certified in Honeywell systems."
#16

HKC Alarm

4.0
(3)
"We have a hkc alarm and ring doorbell."
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"Second vote for a HKC alarm."
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"Id get a hkc alarm and hikvision IP cameras."
#17

Ring Alarm System

4.0
(3)
"We have a ring alarm system and really like it."
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"I am happy with my Ring Alarm system."
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"I have ring alarm system and have no issues!"
#18

Vista

4.0
(3)
"The Vista 20p is a older technology, but it is a workhorse and is still being sold."
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"Vista 20p or Vista 21ip go wireless and hire a professional installer."
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"20p and keep it wired."
#19

Cove

3.7
(3)
"Cheapest and Easiest that can integrate the door/window opening and camera."
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"Cove has great customer service and is pretty affordable."
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"Do not go with Cove. The equipment works OK but their services are terrible."
#20

Axis

5.0
(2)
"Try axis if you want the best and money is not object but it’s a bit over kill for a home"
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"I am a fan of axis cameras!! You don’t find anything much better than that."
#21

Kasa

4.5
(2)
"I highly recommend the Kasa Cam."
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"I personally use and really like Kasa."
#22

UniFi

4.5
(2)
"I like Unifi, but regardless of brand these characteristics are what you want."
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"I run UniFi at my home and it's been great."
#23

Blue Iris

4.5
(2)
"Blue iris is the best option ! It records video's to your computer and can send you alerts."
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"I don't have this yet, but my friend does and he raves about it."
#24

ADT

2.7
(3)
"An ADT sticker and one or two smart sensors/monitors if you are away often."
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"I've used ADT, it's ok and on the expensive side, but it worked when my house was broken into."
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"All I can say is stay away from ADT."
#25

Ubiquiti

4.0
(2)
"Ubiquiti has an awesome ecosystem that you don’t need to do pretty much anything."
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"Ubiquiti is the best if you don’t want to give up your privacy."
#26

Honeywell Vista

4.0
(2)
"I’d stick with the tried & true Honeywell Vista."
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"I have both a DSC Powerseries in my vacation house and a Honeywell Vista at my main house."
#27

Surety Home

4.0
(2)
"SimpliSafe, Ring, and Surety Home are great DIY solutions"
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"Surety home. Not crazy expensive, no contracts."
#28

Dahua

4.0
(2)
"Dahua is just one of the brands that fits the bill."
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"I would recommend Dahua products."
#29

Abode

4.0
(2)
"We use Abode. Kind of similar to SimpliSafe, diy friendly, loads of gadgets for home automation."
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"I ended up where I ended up which was Abode."
#30

DSC Neo

3.5
(2)
"Hardwire your house it’s a DSC Neo."
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"20p is old and looks obsolete if you compare it to Dsc neo."
#31

Google Nest

3.0
(2)
"I have Google Nest cameras in my garage."
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"Outdoor google Nest camera is crap."
#32

Xfinity

3.0
(2)
"I have xfinity home security works really well for me."
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"I was happy with ADT and unhappy with Xfinity."
#33

Unknown Dogs

5.0
(1)
"Dogs are the best security system you can buy."
#34

Guardian

5.0
(1)
"I got Guardian now and I’m very happy."
#35

Alarm Relay

5.0
(1)
"Alarm relay has been absolutely fantastic. They call you instantly."
#36

Liberty Security

5.0
(1)
"We are with liberty and couldn't be happier."
#37

eufy

5.0
(1)
"I had the eufy floodlight camera which deterred them by its light alone."
#38

Frase

5.0
(1)
"Frase is a locally own security company."
#39

Deep Sentinel

5.0
(1)
"Been very happy with Deep Sentinel."
#40

Alarm.com Wellness Independent Living Solution

5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend alarm.com's Wellness Independent Living solution."
#41

Eufy Doorbell

5.0
(1)
"Eufy doorbell and their systems are amazing. They have built in storage so you don’t have to pay for subscriptions."
#42

Lorex System

5.0
(1)
"If you have the money and ability to self install/setup, you should check out a Lorex system."
#43

Advanced Security

5.0
(1)
"Excellent customer service also."
#44

Lost Coast Home Protection

5.0
(1)
"I had a really good experience with Lost Coast Home Protection!"
#45

Northeastern Protection Services

5.0
(1)
"Try Northeastern Protection services in Burnside."
#46

Consumer Reports Security System Reviews

5.0
(1)
"Consumer Reports has the best reviews."
#47

Unknown Local Security Provider

4.0
(1)
"We use a local provider that does the monitoring."
#48

Qolsys IQ4

4.0
(1)
"Qolsys iq4. I think surety offers a 15 dollar plan."
#49

Unknown POE Cameras

4.0
(1)
"I have been using gray market power over ethernet cameras with a network video recorder."
#50

Alarm Grid

4.0
(1)
"Check out alarm grid, you have to install yourself but then it’s like $35/month for monitoring and no contract"
#51

Crown Automation

4.0
(1)
"I've heard good things about Crown Automation."
#52

Qolsys IQ2

4.0
(1)
"I installed a Qolsys IQ2 panel seven years ago, with a mix of PowerG wireless and Honeywell."
#53

Ubiquiti Unify

4.0
(1)
"I wanted PoE powered cameras because running CAT cable is way easier than anything else."
#54

Ubiquiti Unifi

4.0
(1)
"Unifi wired PoE cameras."
#55

Amcrest NVR

4.0
(1)
"Amcrest/reolink + a windows machine running blue iris."
#56

Amcrest 4K

4.0
(1)
"6 Amcrest 4K cams with 6TB is about $1000."
#57

litokam

4.0
(1)
"One I've found quite impressive is litokam Indoor Security Cameras 4 Pack."
#58

Slomin’s

4.0
(1)
"In terms of security alarm only, we use Slomin’s. Very pleased."
#59

AlarmGrid

4.0
(1)
"We use AlarmGrid which is affordable and great for a DIY approach for install."
#60

Nest

4.0
(1)
"I have Nest but I think Ring as well are both fairly cheap."
#61

Ademco

4.0
(1)
"Wired is always better."
#62

Arlo Ultra 2

4.0
(1)
"I got the Arlo Ultra 2 system."
#63

Eufy Dual Camera

4.0
(1)
"I went for the Eufy dual camera with homebase."
#64

Phonewatch

4.0
(1)
"I like to combine a few things. Have phonewatch set up."
#65

Lorex Home

4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the Lorex home for a year and it’s pretty good."
#66

Eufy Cameras

4.0
(1)
"Eufy def has the best cameras in the game right now."
#68

Ring Alarm

4.0
(1)
"Ring Alarm would be my recommendation, it's the cheapest per month and you can set it up exactly how you need it."
#70

Hikvision 4 IP Camera System

4.0
(1)
"You can probably get a wired 4 IP camera system from Hikvision for a grand."
#71

konnected.io

4.0
(1)
"What about konnected.io? Haven't used it but looks solid."
#72

HikVision, Dahua, Amcrest

4.0
(1)
"You want a real wired home security cam system like HikVision, Dahua, Amcrest etc."
#73

John's Brothers

4.0
(1)
"I've recently gotten a price from John's Brothers and it was very reasonable."
#74

Window Alarms

4.0
(1)
"I do also have motion cameras and a system with some alarms, and I really like it."
#75

Latest Cameras

4.0
(1)
"Get the latest cameras that have built in human detection."
#76

NVR

4.0
(1)
"Wifi is trivial to jam china is happy to send you one for cheap."
#77

Amcrest Cameras

4.0
(1)
"I like Amcrest."
#78

Alarm Panel

4.0
(1)
"Why not buy your own alarm panel (wired and wireless), install it yourself and monitor it yourself."
#79

Ring Motion-Activated Floodlight

4.0
(1)
"Ring motion-activated Floodlight."
#80

Amcrest

4.0
(1)
"Amcrest, Reolink, Hikvision, etc. all make decent POE cameras and NVRs."
#81

DSC

4.0
(1)
"Our house came with a DSC system. Paired with an envisalink they can be remote monitored and integrated with smart hone as well."
#82

Unknown Cheap Alarm System

3.0
(1)
"You can just buy a cheap system from Amazon."
#83

Arlo

3.0
(1)
"It’s fine for the money."
#84

Ring Poe

3.0
(1)
"We bought ring Poe to start."
#85

Cove Security System

3.0
(1)
"I think that you will find some people have good and bad experience with just about every company out there."
#86

Hikvision Cameras

2.0
(1)
"Get a wired system, POE cameras as opposed to wireless."

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