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Wyze Core Starter Kit

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Pros & Cons

Active home monitoring is inexpensive

System has a very affordable up-front cost

Can easily add new devices and set up third-party integrations

Have to buy a Wyze subscription to use the system

Some feel the siren is too quiet

Pricing

$80

Monitoring Fees

Plans start at $5 a month

Includes

Main unit with integrated siren, keypad, motion sensor, and two entry sensors

Requires subsciption to operate?

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Ring Alarm Security Kit

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Pros & Cons

Native support with other Ring equipment and Alexa

Can support many pieces of additional equipment

Add-ons are reasonably priced and easy to integrate

Little third-party integration

Entry sensors are more noticeable than other systems

Pricing

$259

Monitoring Fees

Plans start at $10 a month

Includes

Base station, keypad, motion detector, range extender, indoor security camera, and four entry sensors

Requires subsciption to operate?

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Simplisafe Haven

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Pros & Cons

Very easy to use, great choice for the tech-averse

Good prices for optional add-ons

Comes with enough equipment to protect a larger home

Doesn't integrate well with smart home systems

Monitoring is more expensive than other services

Pricing

$489

Monitoring Fees

Plans start at $24.99 a month

Includes

Base station, keypad, key fob, four entry sensors, two motion sensors, siren, panic button, thermometer, water sensor, smoke detector, and security camera

Requires subsciption to operate?

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Abode Iota

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Pros & Cons

Features like motion sensing and two-way voice are built into the main unit

Supports third-party integrations like HomeKit and IFTTT

Onboard video storage

Kit doesn't come with much other equipment

Equipment add-ons can be pricey

Pricing

$329

Monitoring Fees

Plans start at $6 a month

Includes

Main unit with built-in camera, motion sensor, and siren, one entry sensor, and a key fob

Requires subsciption to operate?

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Blue By ADT Starter Plus

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Pros & Cons

Get a lot of equipment for the price

Easy to set up, good for seniors to use

Can get monitoring through ADT

Some of the optional equipment is overpriced

Doesn't support Apple integration

Pricing

$299

Monitoring Fees

One plan at $20 a month

Includes

Main unit with integrated keypad, four entry sensors, and two motion sensors

Requires subsciption to operate?

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