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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1639 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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

    Great for what it’s worth. Instillation is very easy and needed no tools. Sensors are battery powered and just deactivate when dead and don’t alert you which is the only downside so far. Recently added to echo devices which is a huge plus

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great alarm system

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

    We bought this alarm system to help feel a little safer with all the crime that seems to be happening. It's very easy to use and we really like it so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this item it works exactly as stated the on

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

    I love this item it works exactly as stated the only recommendation would be to have a longer battery life between charges

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loud

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the fact that the alarm is so loud! It’s pretty easy to use & is linked to the app. It was an addition to the doorbell.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good do it yourself security.

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

    System works great. Everything feels well built. Had no issues setting it up. Cheapest monitoring on the market and can add additional items whenever I want to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I own two of these systems for two different locations. I love the ease of use and I think they are a great value for what you get.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great security system. Easy to set up on your own and works great. I love that you can arm your house just by using your phone

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

    Really nice system at a low cost

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

    A cost effective system that allows the option of inexpensive professional monitoring. Still in the learning phase but so far so good. I think we'll really appreciate the peace of mind knowing our home is more secure.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great diy

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Setup was quick and easy. I like that there's a way for other Ring users to inform you of crimes in the area. It also lowers your mortgage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    Pretty easy to install edit for six months one of my sensors went out ring sent me a new one right away customer service is awesome

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

    Painful app, painful setup, works once it's setup

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

    I purchased the starter kit and 10 additional sensors. Setting up the components in the starter kit was a breeze. Then came the sensor nightmare. I setup the second sensor just as easily as the startup kit. The next 7 sensors took 30 mins each to get going. The 8th I cannot get installed. I read somewhere that if you're installing multiples to give it time to do so because the system cannot handle the requests by the other sensors. This is very accurate. If you buy a kit and extra sensors I would say to install the base kit then wait 30 mins to an hr to do a sensor. Then after that sensor wait 10 mins. Then what you need to do is pray. Pray the app doesn't act up during the process. Pray pairing works correctly. I've had to hard reset every sensor I purchased thus far and run the "manual" installation. I cant get this 8th sensor to pair at all. This isn't rocket science. My level of expertise is to where I can build one of these myself. I design, build and install large enterprise networks for a living. There is a problem with the app and a problem with the handshake between the devices. The sensors I do have installed thus far and the base unit are working great so I am hopeful I will keep this once the rest are installed. Ring should pay me for the time I've wasted on this. Also I waited an hr on the phone for their support before I hung up the phone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Set up!

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

    Very easy to set up as the app walks your through the entire process, great value compared to traditional Security systems and the best part no contract!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy DYI

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

    The hardest part to me was deciding placement of keypad, but it was very easy to directions. However you will need you Smartphone will need to be fully charged, because everything will set-up and run thru it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    So far the best security system I’ve had without crazy fees. Simple to install. Love the neighborhood feature. Wish there were more door sensors though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Feel safe.

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

    One of the best smart devices I’ve bought. Super cheap monitoring service. 120 a year. Easy to install sensors on doorways. Works with Alexa as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is superior compared to Nest. Plus monitoring is much cheaper than Nest if you want it. Overall a great value and product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great alarm

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

    Great overall alarm. Setup was pretty straight forward. Can’t beat the monthly monitoring fee. Can be linked to your existing ring cameras.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    easy set up and very nicely works

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

    was able to install it in 30 min and first month free monitoring gives you enough time to understand the working of the system ..love its easiness

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great alarm system!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Grest system for the price. Love how I can know which door is open, if there is movement in the house, and see who is walking around outside.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is a great product and great price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We ditched our alarm service and love this one. You can’t beat the price and checking in on everything from our phones is the bomb.

    I would recommend this to a friend