A famous saying (the author of which, sadly, remains unknown) states that “safety doesn’t happen by accident.” We couldn’t agree more. Be it your home, office, school, or shop, one of the most important decisions that you have to make is on your choice of Security system or company that will provide you with one.

According to the FBI’s Crime Report, more than 5,400 burglaries occur every day (or over 2 million a year), 73.9% of which target residential properties (mostly during the day), while the rest involve offices and commercial buildings (predominantly at night).

The options for security systems are plentiful. There are companies like ADT, Ackerman, and Vector Security, which would customize and install your system, supporting the monitoring thereafter. There are also companies that will sell you their solutions online, allowing for a seamless self-installation. It is the latter that we’d like to focus on in our today’s list. See your options below (and we hope that this list will find the ideal security system to fit your needs).

1. Lorex Technology — This company specializes on designing, developing, manufacturing, and distributing “that enhance perception and awareness.” Sensing solutions is their business, and they have an array of great solutions in their Security segment. These include “cameras and video recording systems for use in commercial, critical infrastructure, and home security applications.” Free shipping on orders over $3.99 deserves a mention too.

2. SimpliSafe Security Systems — This brand is trusted by over 200,000 people. You buy and install the equipment you need, and then get a 24/7 professional alarm monitoring “for less than 50 cents per day” and no annual contract or cancellation penalties.

3. Honeywell — It’s a brand most of us have learned to trust. You may pick their systems up at Lowes or at Home Depot (both in the US, and in Canada), or you may shop for their products online here. They make and sell complete home security systems, as well as security sensors, alarms, security access-control keypads, and more.

4. Doberman Security — This Los Angeles-based company “grew out of the increasing need and demand for people to feel safe and secure in uncertain times.” Since 2001 their “team of security professionals, engineers, and researchers has developed, tested, and brought to market a top-notch mix of security products.” They sell online, and have a number of security kits in their arsenal. There are three main lines that they support: Home, Sports, and Office security.

5. BrickHouse Security — There is a wide selection of security systems here: from alarm systems and security cameras to hidden cameras and GPS trackers. There are also two convenient sections to shop in: “Personal & Home Security” and “Business & Government.” Free shipping on orders over a certain amount.

6. Alarm.com — Millions of people use Alarm.com for home security, video monitoring, advanced automation and more. Right from your smartphone you can power your smart home (by operating “a broad ecosystem of security, energy, video, and automation devices.” Do consider them seriously. Vector Security, for example, now uses them as their default security app.

7. Security Cameras Direct — This Austin, TX-based website claims to “offer the largest selection of CCTV, Video Security and IP Surveillance cameras in the world” making it easy for customers to “select and implement a quality CCTV system to protect their investment.” To date, they have served over 130,000 customers, including 92% of Fortune 100 companies, 11,000 U.S. police departments, all branches of U.S. armed forces, and 700 U.S. federal agencies.

8. CCTVHotDeals.com — As it clear from the domain name, they specialize on security cameras. They also offer free ground shipping, 30-day returns, and much more.

9. Armor Concepts — Proudly “made in U.S.A” this company focuses on door security specifically. The core idea is to have the security begin before intruders enter into your property (by securing your doors in the most efficient way). They offer 100% money-back guarantee and free shipping over a certain amount too.

10. ConnectYourHome.com — This is more of a marketplace where among other services you may search the best deals in the Home Security Providers section. They are an authorized dealer of ADT and Vivint Home Security Systems, as well as Time Warner Cable IntelligentHome, and XFINITY Home.

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