Top Rated Home Security Alarm Companies

Protect America

• Protect America has five different wireless packages depending on the size of your home and protection needs, and the installation and equipment is free. Each system comes with a talking control panel, an internal siren, a door chime, battery backup, one-button alarming, window decals, a yard sign and a lifetime warranty. Protect America also offers additional equipment at extra cost, including motion detectors, keychain remote controls, glass break detectors, flood sensors and low temperature sensors. Protect America monthly monitoring charges start at $29.95.

ADT

• ADT offers security options that can be linked to your landline or cell phone. The company also offers a variety of plans from simple home security alarms to fire detection. ADT also has a video home surveillance option. The basic ADT installation includes a wireless touchpad, three entry-point sensors, a motion detector and a wireless keychain remote. Additional equipment, such as extra entry-point sensors, is available at extra cost. Installation costs around $300, though the company often has mail-in rebates and offers installation specials. The monthly fee is $42.99.

Ingrid Home Security System

• Ingrid Home Security System does not require a yearly contract. The company offers several options, starting with a basic package that includes two keypads, eight entry sensors and a keychain remote. Additional sensors and extra equipment such as cameras and fire sensors are available. You install an Ingrid Home Security System yourself, and then contact the company to activate the sensors wirelessly. Upfront installation and equipment costs around $299.99 with a $29.99 monthly fee.

Brinks Home Security

• Brinks Home Security system is hard-wired in your home, so installation is necessary. A basic Brinks plan includes a keypad, three sensors, a motion detector, an interior siren, a control panel, a yard sign and decals. Brinks requires automatic monthly or quarterly payments. Monthly fee is $31.99, with an option to include carbon monoxide and fire detection services at an additional cost. Brinks offers an optional warranty, but if you decline it, the company will not cover damages due to a system malfunction. A Brinks Home Security System costs $155.00 to install.