The Best Professionally Installed Home Security Systems in 2026

ADT is our top pick. It works with Google Nest devices, offers white-glove professional installation and monitoring, and has become more affordable than ever.

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By Paul Frew, Home Security & Personal Safety Expert & Gene Petrino Headshot Gene Petrino, Security Advisor; Retired SWAT Commander
About our Methodology and Testing
Our security experts researched the brands with the best overall value for money, purchased a system from each brand, and personally oversaw installation. Next up, we compared and ranked our top recommendations according to a special set of criteria made specifically for professionally installed security systems. For more on how we make our top home security recommendations, see our complete methodology below.
10,000+ research hours
60+ systems tested
150+ simulated break-ins
40 systems reviewed
4 systems recommended
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Citations
  1. FTC. (December 2024). Vivint Smart Home Settlement. https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/192-3060-vivint-smart-home-inc

  2. Reuters. (February 20, 2023). Vivint hit with $189.7 million verdict for stealing security rival's customers. https://www.reuters.com/legal/vivint-hit-with-1897-mln-verdict-stealing-security-rivals-customers-2023-02-17/

  3. Electronic Security Association. (2025). ESA Electronic Security Technician Training at Your Service.
    https://courses.esaweb.org/esa-electronic-security-training-at-your-service/