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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1639 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Alarm Starter Home Security Kit's ease of use, installation, and price. Many appreciate its compatibility with other smart home devices and the overall security it provides, although some experienced issues with the motion sensors and keypad. Positive feedback also highlights the user-friendly app and affordable monitoring options. However, some users reported occasional connectivity problems and concerns about battery life.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Inexpensive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Surprisingly inexpensive monthly monitoring fee. Happy I signed up for it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good alarm

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good alarm system with no monthly fees. Had a problem with one of the senors out of the box

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    WORKS GOOD

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    NOT PERFECT, BUT OVERALL A GOOD SYSTEM THAT IS CHEAP. HAS NOT HAD FALSE ALARMS

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    setup was okay

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Still a little new to this system. Still trying to work out the kinks and the main box.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Newly installed

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The new box had a bad sensor so now we have to go back to the store. Kind of a hassle.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good alternative to competition

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought simply safe first. Retured because monthly charges were to high when you add cameras.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camera review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good camera and clear when we view footage!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality, I wish the cam was included without pro monitoring

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good starter set. Nice that you can self monitor or pay for monthly monitoring.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    New security

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Seems to work good..hasa battery back up when the power goes out and notifies you.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ring

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good value. Easy to set up. Good customer assistance. Cost effective monitoring.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Security Setup!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This a great cost effective security system! I wish I would have bought it years ago.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good home security kit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good home security kit for the people who just required sensors and detection

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good system

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    System works. Wireless is great Difficulty getting some sensors to pair.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works very well

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with this. Much nicer than my former Spectrum home system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    System works as prescribed, the ring monitoring services are a big plus to have!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product just trying to accept the price for most additional add on pieces.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great for wifi that works!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    you must have a great wifi system for the ring to be able to work!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Door sensor damaged

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall system works but one of the sensors was damaged right out of the package and we were told to get it replaced with ring directly rather than going Best Buy protection from the installer which startled us as the main purpose of it was to use the protection plan for such damages.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good starter system

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good for quick start-up, just wish there were more sensors but it is what is

    I would recommend this to a friend