15 Best Wireless Home Security Systems in 2021

Using the least words, TECHDesign explains up to 15 best wireless home security systems in this article, which are the most compared to other web pages. If you don’t have much time and want a quick understanding of the best wireless home security systems and the comparison of them, this article can give you a great introduction. These home security systems are SimpliSafe, Vivint, Cove, Frontpoint, Abode, ADT, Blue by ADT, Ring, Alder, Brinks, Link Interactive, Comcast Xfinity, Scout, Wyze, and eufy.

1. SimpliSafe

If you have read our previous article “12 Best home automation systems in 2021”, you should know that SimpliSafe is a simple DIY security system designed for home protection. With the SimpliSafe base station (which can detect 41 sensors at most) and SimpliCam security cameras, monitoring your home remotely will be super easy. Compared to other wireless home security systems, it is affordable and complete. But please be aware that for using the app of SimpliSafe, a paid monitoring plan is a must-be.

2. Vivint

Vivint is one of the best well-known wireless home security systems which can monitor your home by using cameras and sensors connecting to its control panel with Zigbee and Z-Wave technologies. It is also compatible with Google Echo speakers and Nest thermostats for users to easily combine it with Google Home. The coolest part of it is Vivint integrates AI (artificial intelligence) in its system so that it can simplify the whole “security process” based on each user’s needs.

3. Cove

Similar to SimpliSafe, the wireless home security system of Cove is very easy to be installed. It has all the essential devices such as sensors, cameras, the Touch Alarm Panel, and so on. It also provides the integration of Alexa and Google home automation systems. At an affordable price, the functions of the system are rather normal but not advanced. Therefore, Cove is suitable for those who want a basic security system for home monitoring.

4. Frontpoint

Frontpoint is a wireless DIY home security system. It offers a professional monitoring service with at least one year contract required. Provided by Frontpoint, a lot of devices such as glass break sensors, doorbell cameras, smart door locks, and more are connecting to the Smart Hub to contribute great user experiences. Moreover, Frontpoint has both complete and customized solutions and supports Alexa and Google Assistant.

5. Abode

As a wireless home security system, the most attractive portion of Abode is its capability of customization. Abode has launched the Smart Security Kit and iota Security Kit for users to choose from, and they are both compatible with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Apple HomeKit. The Smart Security Kit is popular for its scalability, which means users can create their wireless home security systems depending on their needs since the gateway in the kit can simultaneously monitor 150 devices at most. It is worth mentioning that Abode is even more budget-friendly than SimpliSafe.

6. ADT

ADT (American District Telegraph) was officially founded in 1874, which offered the service of telegraph-based alerts at first. In these years, ADT has put a lot of effort into home security systems, and ADT Pulse is the wireless one. ADT provides high-level home protection at a relatively expensive price. However, with a large number of ADT and third-party devices and great services, the monitoring plan is professional enough to worth the money.

7. Blue by ADT

Blue by ADT originated from LifeShield, the wireless home security company, which was acquired by ADT in 2019. Similar to ADT, it provides a premium monitoring service and responds to Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. On the other hand, different from ADT, Blue by ADT is a completely DIY system, and users must proceed with the whole installation process on their own. The good news is users don’t have to sign up for a three-year contract, not like what they have to for purchasing the plans of ADT home security system.

8. Ring

Ring was founded in 2013, with video doorbells as its main product. Nowadays it is no longer merely a doorbell seller, but a security solution provider. If you are already a customer of Ring, then building your home security system by expanding the existing products will be a good choice. Just like the products provided by other best wireless security systems, Ring Alarm Security Kit is easy to use. Furthermore, it can support many other devices and apps including Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands.

9. Alder

If you are a user that prefers to choose every security device on your own, then Alder wireless home security system will be a great fit for you. Not like other security systems, Alder doesn’t provide ready-built security packages, but packages customized by the users. Alder is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant; besides, it does have a system with high quality and respond to emergency/accident quickly upon detection, which commits the home protection to a higher level.

10. Brinks

Brinks is a global corporation focusing on security management. It has a long history in the security field and now it is also an expert on wireless home security. Its DIY wireless home security system is exceptional with a three-year contract required. Brinks supports Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands (but not IFTTT). Compared to SimpliSafe, the installation of Brinks is more complicated, and the price of its monitoring plan is higher.

11. Link Interactive

As one of the best wireless home security systems, Link Interactive aims to monitor almost every motion and change at home, and it is equipped with a lot of various kinds of sensors, from motion sensors, tilt sensors, to smoke sensors, glass break sensors, and door and window sensors. In its basic monitoring plan, there are already 48 sensors provided. For fully monitoring your home in all aspects with enough budget, Link Interactive will be a suitable choice. But be aware to think clearly before making any decision, you will still need to pay the remaining fee on the contract if you want a cancellation.

12. Comcast Xfinity

For Comcast Xfinity’s home security monitoring plan, a contract is not a must-be. But if you choose Comcast Xfinity security system as your home protection provider, it is much more cost-effective to bundle with other services like phone, TV, and internet services. Comcast Xfinity wireless home security system is designed to provide a whole automation experience for users’ convenience by combining automation and security systems. The monitoring price for Xfinity service is not cheap, for instance, the standard plan costs USD 30 monthly.

13. Scout

Scout wireless home security system integrates many third-party devices, such as Google Assistant, Alexa, IFTTT, Nest, Yale, and more, which makes it convenient to be applied to any home where these devices may already exist. Scout offers different options for its users to customize their home security plans based on their budget and security needs. Another strength of Scout is it supports 4G cellular internet connectivity, and its outdoor camera is just equipped with this capability.

14. Wyze

Wyze wireless home security system almost offers the cheapest home monitoring plan among all security systems. It only takes USD 4.99 monthly to get the Noonlight monitoring service. As Wyze still has not been compatible with many third-party devices, it itself sells lots of home security products like cameras, motion sensors, climate sensors, light bulbs, and so on. Furthermore, Wyze does support Alexa and Google Assistant and will support IFTTT soon.

15. eufy

eufy wireless home security system is suitable for those who do not want to pay a subscription fee. A long-term contract and a monthly monitoring plan are not necessary for eufy. However, an affordable periodic-paid plan is also out there for you to choose from if you want a more sophisticated home monitoring service. Overall speaking, eufy home security system is great for people whose budget is a concern.

Key Takeaways for Best Wireless Home Security Systems

The comparison of monitoring price, base cost, contract requirement, installation options, and compatibility between these 15 best wireless home security systems are listed in the below table. Users can choose the most suitable home security system for their own needs.

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