
This is disappointing considering SimpliSafe's smartphone app only offers limited functionality due to the fact you can't use the
system with many smart
home devices. Read the full reviewLatest News and Updates January 2019Here are some new and noteworthy DIY security systems that we haven’t tested yet but plan to evaluate later this year:Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit: This system combines ADT home security monitoring with Samsung’s excellent smart home platform. Released in October 2017 for $499Ring Alarm: This system offers professional monitoring for $10 a month, making it the least expensive security system on the market, DIY or otherwise. This Amazon owned company also makes a line of popular video doorbells. Released in July 2018 for $199Honeywell Smart Home Security: This system has an all in one base station that also acts as a security camera, an Amazon Alexa smart speaker, a motion detector and a siren. Honeywell makes a variety of sensors for this system, and the unit is compatible with Google Assistant, IFTTT and Z Wave smart home platforms.
Two monitoring options are
available from the company.

Most of these costs include home security equipment such as security cameras, video doorbells and sensors. Your monthly home security cost can also include 24/7 professional monitoring services, security camera footage cloud storage and the ability to control your home security system
using your security provider’s mobile app. You’ll be able to
easily manage your smart lights, thermostat and other home security gadgets. Today, the best home security systems can range from $15. 99/mo. , or up to $54.