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Easy as pie to set up, expand, and customize. Reliable and glitch-free. No monthly fees if you don't step up to the optional monitored security plan. Batteries and cellular connections keep it working ...

SimpliSafe’s user-friendly equipment and competitive pricing make it our top pick for a home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are ...

Components vary in cost but start out at a reasonable $3.99 for an extra yard sign. $14.99, buys doorway and entry sensors. SimpliSafe included three of those in my review bundle, perfect for my ...