The 10 Best Home Alarm Systems as of June 2026

How we ranked these home alarm systems

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each alarm system does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Home Alarm Systems	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Ring Alarm (2nd Gen)	8.8	Best overall	DIY wireless	$220 (kit)	View Price
2	SimpliSafe	8.7	Best for monitoring	DIY wireless	$250 (kit)	View Price
3	Ring Alarm Pro	8.6	Best with backup internet	DIY + eero router	$300 (kit)	View Price
4	Yale Sync Smart Home Alarm	8.5	Best no-subscription	DIY wireless	$250 (kit)	View Price
5	Eufy Security Alarm Kit	8.4	Best value smart	DIY wireless	$200 (kit)	View Price
6	Abode Smart Security	8.4	Best integrations	DIY wireless	$240 (kit)	View Price
7	Boundary Alarm	8.3	Best British system	DIY wireless (Grade 2)	$350 (kit)	View Price
8	ADT Smart Home Security	8.3	Best professional install	Professionally installed	$ varies	View Price
9	Honeywell Home Alarm	8.2	Best traditional	DIY / pro wireless	$200 (kit)	View Price
10	Tapo Smart Alarm Kit	8.0	Best budget	DIY wireless	$100 (kit)	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Ring Alarm (2nd Gen)

8.8Our number one pick.

Ring's Alarm kit is an easy DIY system with door and window sensors, motion detectors and a keypad, optional pro monitoring and tight Ring camera integration, a brilliant all-rounder. Pro monitoring and some features need a subscription, but the ease and ecosystem are excellent.

Protection: 8.8Ease: 9.2Smart features: 9.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Easy DIY setup
Great Ring integration
Optional pro monitoring

Cons

Subscription for full features
Wi-Fi dependent

Check price on Amazon≈ $220 (kit)

Best for monitoring

SimpliSafe

8.7A superb runner-up.

SimpliSafe offers a sleek DIY system with responsive professional monitoring options and cellular backup, strong for reliable alarm response. Monitoring is a monthly cost, but the protection and ease are excellent.

Protection: 9.0Ease: 9.0Smart features: 8.6Value: 8.6

Pros

Reliable pro monitoring
Cellular backup
Easy to expand

Cons

Best with subscription
Camera range limited

Check price on Amazon≈ $250 (kit)

Best with backup internet

Ring Alarm Pro

8.6Rounds out our top three.

Ring's Alarm Pro builds an eero Wi-Fi 6 router into the base with cellular backup, keeping security and internet running during outages, a clever hybrid. It needs a subscription for backup data, but the resilience is excellent.

Protection: 8.8Ease: 9.0Smart features: 9.0Value: 8.4

Pros

Built-in eero router
Cellular internet backup
Ring integration

Cons

Subscription for backup data
Pricier

Check price on Amazon≈ $300 (kit)

Best no-subscription

Yale Sync Smart Home Alarm

8.5A standout in the upper half.

Yale's Sync alarm gives a capable self-monitored system with app alerts and no mandatory subscription, appealing for avoiding monthly fees. It lacks built-in pro monitoring, but for subscription-free security it is excellent.

Protection: 8.6Ease: 8.8Smart features: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

No mandatory subscription
App alerts
Easy DIY

Cons

No built-in pro monitoring
Basic automation

Check price on Amazon≈ $250 (kit)

Best value smart

Eufy Security Alarm Kit

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Eufy's alarm kit pairs sensors and a HomeBase with local storage and no mandatory fees, integrating with Eufy cameras, strong value. It is a smaller ecosystem, but for subscription-free smart security it is excellent.

Protection: 8.4Ease: 8.6Smart features: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

No mandatory fees
Local storage
Eufy camera integration

Cons

Smaller ecosystem
Self-monitored only

Check price on Amazon≈ $200 (kit)

Best integrations

Abode Smart Security

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

Abode's system supports a huge range of smart-home devices (HomeKit, Alexa, Google, Z-Wave) with on-demand pro monitoring, ideal for tinkerers. The app is busy, but the integrations and flexibility are excellent.

Protection: 8.4Ease: 8.2Smart features: 9.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Huge device support
On-demand monitoring
HomeKit compatible

Cons

Busy app
Setup takes time

Check price on Amazon≈ $240 (kit)

Best British system

Boundary Alarm

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

Boundary is a British-designed Grade-2 alarm with quality sensors and optional UK-based professional monitoring, strong for insurance-grade security. It is pricier, but the Grade-2 protection and support are excellent.

Protection: 8.8Ease: 8.2Smart features: 8.2Value: 8.2

Pros

Grade-2 security
UK monitoring option
Quality sensors

Cons

Pricey kit
Newer brand

Check price on Amazon≈ $350 (kit)

Best professional install

ADT Smart Home Security

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

ADT offers professionally installed and monitored security with 24/7 response and a long track record, suited to those wanting hands-off, fully managed protection. It is contract-based and pricier, but the professional service is excellent.

Protection: 9.0Ease: 8.6Smart features: 8.0Value: 7.8

Pros

Pro install and 24/7 monitoring
Trusted brand
Hands-off

Cons

Contracts
Higher ongoing cost

Check price on Amazon≈ $ varies

Best traditional

Honeywell Home Alarm

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Honeywell's home alarm offers dependable, traditional alarm protection with app control and pro-grade sensors, a solid no-frills choice. It is less slick than newer rivals, but reliable and well-built.

Protection: 8.6Ease: 8.2Smart features: 8.0Value: 8.4

Pros

Reliable sensors
App control
Pro-grade build

Cons

Dated app
Fewer smart features

Check price on Amazon≈ $200 (kit)

Best budget

Tapo Smart Alarm Kit

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

TP-Link's Tapo alarm kit covers entry sensors, a hub and siren at a budget price within the Tapo app, a cheap entry into DIY alarms. It is basic with self-monitoring only, but for value it does the job.

Protection: 8.0Ease: 8.6Smart features: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Very affordable
Easy Tapo app
Expandable

Cons

Self-monitored only
Basic sensors

Check price on Amazon≈ $100 (kit)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the home alarm systems in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Ring Alarm (2nd Gen), which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The SimpliSafe and Ring Alarm Pro are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best home alarm systems without overthinking it, the Ring Alarm (2nd Gen) is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ $220 (kit)

Our top picks at a glance

Ring Alarm (2nd Gen)

Eufy Security Alarm Kit

SimpliSafe

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How we ranked these home alarm systems

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Ring Alarm (2nd Gen)

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SimpliSafe

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Ring Alarm Pro

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Yale Sync Smart Home Alarm

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Eufy Security Alarm Kit

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Abode Smart Security

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Boundary Alarm

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ADT Smart Home Security

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Honeywell Home Alarm

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Tapo Smart Alarm Kit

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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