To determine the best home security systems ranking, the Forbes Home editorial team analyzed over 80 products, with each product’s star rating determined by evaluating a variety of metrics, including:
App Reviews (4%)
App ratings across the App Store and Play Store account for 4% of the overall ranking.
Customer Reviews (13%)
BBB grade, accreditation, reviews and complaints, in addition to Trustpilot, Consumer Affairs, Google Maps and ReviewMeta ratings make up 13% of the ranking.
Customer Support (4%)
Customer support options, including live chat, phone services, FAQ page and knowledge base are responsible for 4% of the overall score.
Pricing and Fees (48%)
To determine the cheapest home security system, pricing including base equipment and system pricing, professional monitoring minimum and maximum monthly subscription fees, financing options, warranty length and trial or return period length make up almost half of a company’s ranking at 48%.
Setup and Warranty Information (7%)
Contract length and if they’re required, activation fees, the option for free consultations and professional installation availability and fees account for 7% of the overall score.
Product Features (15%)
Product features, including alarm volume, availability of the mobile app, cloud monitoring, panic button, backup battery, base station, keypad and many other features make up 15% of the overall ranking.
Smart Home Compatibility (9%)
Smart home compatibility, including Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant Google Home, IFTTT, Apple Homekit, Z-Wave and Zigbee account for 9% of the overall score.
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