Best Home Security Systems for Seniors in 2024
These security systems are ideal for the older adults in your life, as tested by our experts.
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Last Updated on Apr 02, 2024
- 24/7 professional monitoring means seniors are always protected
- AARP discount up to 20 percent
- Intuitive control panel makes security simple and easy
- DIY equipment keeps security simple and easy
- Alexa and Google Home integration mean seniors can get help using just their voices
- Environmental sensors protect from home hazards as well as break-ins
- With automated routines, you can set up lights, locks, and household appliances for greater convenience
- Vivint app lets family members check on their loved one 24/7
- Video doorbell lets seniors know exactly who is on their front porches
It’s a deeply unfortunate reality of the times we live in: Aging adults actually need more security than the rest of us. You’ve read the stories about the many scam artists out there preying on the elderly, and the same is true of burglars. There are a lot of unsavory people in the world who see seniors as a way to make easy money.
It’s not easy to choose the right security system, and choosing the right one for the seniors in your life can be especially challenging. Luckily, you have us. We spend all day every day testing home security systems and comparing them head to head. Want to know which systems offer cellular backup? We can tell you. Want to know which ones have the best cameras? We know that too.
In this list, we’ll help you understand what to look for in a good home security system for seniors, and we’ll give you a rundown of the systems we think would be best for you and your loved ones.
Best Home Security Systems for Seniors
- ADT - Best Professionally Installed
- SimpliSafe - Best Self-monitored
- Vivint - Best With Home Automation
- abode - Best No-Contract
- Frontpoint - Best DIY
What Makes a Great Home Security System for Seniors?
Let’s talk about how we create a list like this. We don’t just throw darts at a list of home security systems. We test and compare, and only then can we say what the best home security systems are. Among the numerous factors we consider:
- Equipment options: What equipment does a company offer and what can that equipment do?
- Monitoring options: Do we get professional monitoring, self-monitoring, or a choice?
- Pricing options: Pricing includes equipment, monitoring, and, in some cases, installation.
This list is about the best systems for seniors, though, which requires us to take things one step further. We also looked for:
- Easy-to-use apps that put seniors in control of their systems
- Professional installation or easy DIY installation
- Professional monitoring options
- Knowledgeable, friendly customer-service agents
- Systems with senior discounts
The bottom line? We feel pretty confident that you’ll find the right system somewhere on this list.
Comparison Chart
| System |
ADT
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SimpliSafe
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Vivint
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abode
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Frontpoint
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| Ranking | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Ratings | 9.8/10 | 9.2/10 | 9.4/10 | 8.0/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Package cost | $420 and up | $250 and up | $600 and up | $140 and up | $100 and up |
| Contract length | 36 months | Month to month | Single month with up-front equipment purchase | Month to month or 36 months | Month to month |
| Professional monitoring prices | $46 a month and up | $20 a month and up | $40 a month and up | $20 a month or $200 a year | $50 a month |
| Free plan | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Installation type | Professional | DIY or professional | Professional | DIY or professional | DIY or professional |
| Read Review | ADT Review | SimpliSafe Review | Vivint Review | abode Review | Frontpoint Review |
Detailed List of the Best Home Security Systems for Seniors
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1. ADT - Best Professionally Installed
Product Specs
Equipment Costs Packages starting at $599 Monitoring Options Professional Monthly Monitoring Costs Starting at $25 per month Contract Lengths 36 months and up Installation Options Professional Smart Platform Integration Alexa and Google Home Overview
With 150 years of experience keeping homes safe, it’s no surprise that ADT also offers some of the best protection for seniors as well. They specialize in a hands-off approach to home security taking care of everything from installation to day-to-day monitoring. Through a recent decrease in monitoring prices as well, ADT now gives you great value. But, expect to lock in for a long-term contract.
What We Like
- 150 years of experience in the home security business
- Voice control through both Alexa and Google Home
- Easy-to-use app
- Emergency button you can wear as a necklace or bracelet
What We Don’t Like
- Required 36-month contract
- Relatively high prices
- Must pay for professional installation
- Weak customer support
Equipment
There’s not much to complain about when it comes to ADT equipment. Not only does the company offer every type of device you could need as part of your system, but its equipment is also hardy and reliable. ADT has recently begun offering Nest cameras, which, as you’ll discover in our full Nest review, are among the best on the market. Everything integrates smoothly with both Alexa and Google Home, so seniors can control their systems with just their voice. The only downside is that it’s not especially easy to price ADT’s equipment. The company likes to keep its prices under wraps, which we don’t appreciate.
Arming the ADT System Monitoring
ADT doesn’t offer DIY monitoring; it’s all professional here. If you’re in the market for a security system for seniors, that’s probably a good thing. The last thing a retired person should have to do is check alerts on their security system. They worked long and hard to get to the point where someone else could do that kind of work for them. ADT’s monitoring is among the best. The company maintains nine call centers across the country and in our testing had an average response time of 30 seconds. That response time gave us enough leeway to cancel a false alarm before ADT called in the cavalry, but it also would have been fast enough to ensure we got help in a real emergency.
Price
ADT is a full-service home security system, which means a full-service security system price. ADT equipment packages start around $420, and monitoring starts at around $45 per month. Those prices can go significantly higher if you start adding cameras. If you go with ADT, you also need to be prepared to commit to a 36-month subscription plan. On the flip side, you definitely get your money’s worth. And with ADT’s senior discount, AARP members get 20 percent off installation and $2 a month off monitoring plans.
There’s a reason ADT is at the top of our list of best home security systems: It offers absolutely everything you need from home security. It has 150 years worth of experience in the industry, top-tier equipment, and full-service professional monitoring. If you’re looking at a system for an older adult, you’ll find that ADT’s options are intuitive. It’s at the top of our list of best home security systems with apps. All the equipment also integrates with Alexa and Google Home, so it’s all super easy to operate using just your voice.
ADT App’s main screen Will you pay more for ADT than you would for one of the best self-monitored systems, like, say, Canary or Lorex? Yes. Will you get more? There will be times when you’re not in a position to check an alert, no matter how serious it may be. I had my tonsils out a month ago — which I do not recommend, by the way — and my house could have burned to the ground and I couldn’t have done anything about it. Luckily, I didn’t need to worry. I knew ADT had my back.
The bottom line is, if you’re looking for the best home security, you may want to start with the company that has been in business for over 145 years. That’s ADT.
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2. SimpliSafe - Best Self-monitored
Product Specs
Equipment Costs Packages starting at $280 Monitoring Options Professional and DIY Monthly Monitoring Costs $19.99 per month Contract Lengths Month-to-month Installation Options DIY or professional Smart Platform Integration Alexa and Google Home Overview
When you want to take your security into your own hands, SimpliSafe provides easy-to-use home security systems. While they still let you get professional installation and monitoring, they focus more on their DIY offerings for both. But, don’t let that scare you away. Installing a SimpliSafe system is as easy as putting up a few command strips and monitoring it is straightforward with their easy-to-use app.
What We Like
- Choice of DIY and professional monitoring
- Easy DIY installation saves money
- Real-time alerts through SimpliSafe’s app
- Affordable monitoring options
What We Don’t Like
- Limited camera selection
- Subscription required to access special features, such as cellular backup
- Prices fluctuate constantly
- No facial-recognition options
Equipment
With SimpliSafe, you can build your own system or choose from one of several prepackaged systems. You’ll find one that’s right for you no matter what size your home is or what sort of budget you’re working with. If we have a complaint about the company, it’s that it is a little light in the camera category. There are two indoor cameras to choose from: the original SimpliCam and the new Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Camera. There’s also a wireless outdoor camera and a video doorbell.
SimpliSafe Equipment FYI: If you compare SimpliSafe to Wyze, which — as our Wyze review points out — offers 24 camera options, SimpliSafe feels a little limiting.
>> More Options: Lorex Camera Review
Monitoring
SimpliSafe offers far more choices when it comes to monitoring. Most important, the company offers the option to monitor your system yourself or pay someone else to do it. We prefer to pay someone to do it, and we think most older adults will too. It’s nice to be able to decide that for yourself though. In addition to no-contract and full-service monitoring, SimpliSafe offers several other plans, including some that let you add recording to your self-monitoring.
>> See For Yourself: Best No-Contract Systems
Price
SimpliSafe straddles the line between premier system and DIY system better than any other company. You can go complete DIY and pay for nothing other than equipment, or you can add cloud storage for an unlimited number of cameras for just $10 per month. For $30 per month, you can have trained eyes on your home 24/7. The SimpliSafe price is $15 cheaper than ADT’s lowest price, but it’s about $10 more than what Ring charges per month.
Choice is the name of the game with SimpliSafe. The company offers multiple packages to choose from, or you can build your own system. You can choose professional installation or DIY it with easy instructions. You can self-monitor, self-monitor with camera footage, or invest in SimpliSafe’s professional monitoring.
Did You Know: SimpliSafe recently introduced a monitoring plan called Fast Protect. Monitoring personnel look for video evidence when there is an alarm and pass it along to emergency personnel for faster response times.
No home security system is perfect, though, and even SimpliSafe sometimes falls short. We’d love to see the company expand its camera line, for instance. And although the cameras come with some nifty AI features such as Smart Detection, you have to sign up for a monitoring plan to take advantage of them.
SimpliSafe Outdoor Camera >> Find Out More: SimpliSafe Outdoor Camera Review
In the end, we like that we can choose between self-monitoring and professional monitoring. That means, for example, that we can save money now by keeping an eye on our own system, but when we’re older and less interested in spending time checking alerts, we can upgrade to a full-service plan. Because there are no long-term contracts with SimpliSafe, we can make the switch any time we want.
>> Dig Deeper: ADT vs. SimpliSafe
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3. Vivint - Best Senior Home Security With Home Automation
Product Specs
Equipment costs Starting at $449 Monitoring options Professional Monthly monitoring costs $40 per month Contract lengths Starting at 42 months Installation options Professional Smart platform integration Alexa and Google Home Overview
For a lot of seniors, day-to-day tasks throughout the house can become painful activities. Whether it’s getting up to unlock the door when your grandkids come to visit or checking to see what that noise is in the backyard, you can feel every joint as you maneuver to your destination. That’s where Vivint comes in. It automates your home to make these tasks easier. You can control everything right from your phone. But, these advanced features definitely come with a premium price.
What We Like
- Top-of-the-line equipment
- Extensive range of smart home integrations
- Cellular monitoring on every plan
- Helpful customer-service agents at every step of the purchase and installation process
What We Don’t Like
- Expensive equipment fees
- No DIY installation option
- Moving fee
- Long-term contracts
Equipment
Vivint has some of the best equipment in the business. It’s not only reliable, but also technologically advanced. Vivint’s Home Automation features are legendary. We had complete control of our system using just our voice.
As we note in our Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro review, the device has a 4K image sensor and sophisticated person detection that can distinguish between people, cars, and animals so you know exactly what’s on your doorstep. Premium equipment comes at a premium price, though, so you have to be ready to open your wallet — but you’ll definitely get what you pay for.
Vivint Base Hub Monitoring
Like ADT, Vivint offers only professional monitoring. One of the nice things about the service is that personnel aren’t available only when an alarm gets triggered. You can contact one of Vivint’s many monitoring centers any time, including for emergency medical services. That’s a perfect feature for seniors with health issues. The nice thing about Vivint, though, is that it doesn’t just dispatch the fire brigade with no questions asked. First it will send you an immediate alert. Only when you don’t respond will the monitors alert local emergency teams.
>> Head to Head: Vivint vs. ADT
Price
A basic Vivint system with an added camera can easily cost $1,000, and you won’t find many Vivint deals to offset the price. You can finance the equipment, but that can lock you into a plan that lasts as long as five years. If you decide to move, you’ll pay an additional fee to relocate your service. One bright spot: Vivint’s monitoring price is on the low side for a full-service company — about $6 a month cheaper, for instance, than ADT’s lowest-priced plan.
Vivint Outdoor Cam Pro Vivint actually impressed us more than ADT. It not only has great equipment, but the equipment also integrates seamlessly with Alexa and Google Home. It works just as well with lots of other smart home devices, too, from smart door locks to thermostats to light bulbs. Seniors can use the hub to easily control all those devices, or you can set up routines for them to make their lives easier. We’re creatures of habit, so we have our system set to turn on the alarm, dim the lights, and adjust the thermostat at the same time every night when we’re ready for bed.
Full-service companies like Vivint are ideal for most seniors. They provide top-tier protection in any circumstance, and you can set them up and forget about them. Older adults don’t have to be particularly tech savvy to get maximum benefits. Vivint prefers to deal with customers over the phone. That’s a downside for millennials, but not for aging adults.
Why isn’t Vivint at the top of this list? Simple: price. The average person can’t afford a Rolls-Royce, and the average homeowner can’t afford the Rolls-Royce of security systems. There’s no question you get a lot for your money, and we wouldn’t say Vivint is overpriced by any means. If you can afford it, you absolutely should invest in a system. For the rest of us, though, Vivint isn’t what you’d call affordable, and that’s a clear downside.
>> Also See: Most Affordable Home Security Systems
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4. abode - Best No-Contract
Product Specs
Equipment Costs Packages starting at $140 Monitoring Options Professional and DIY Monthly Monitoring Costs $24.99 per month Contract Lengths Month-to-month or yearly Installation Options DIY or professional Smart Platform Integration Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit Overview
We like to think of abode as a mix between SimpliSafe and Vivint. It gives you that DIY experience of SimpliSafe with the smart home and automation capabilities of Vivint. Even though it doesn’t quite match the simplicity of SimpliSafe or the smarts of Vivint, the mix of the two makes for a unique system that could fit your needs perfectly.
What We Like
- Fast, easy DIY installation
- Affordable monitoring rates
- Choice of professional or self-monitoring
- Compatibility with both Google Home and Alexa
What We Don’t Like
- No person detection means more false alerts
- No cloud storage with the free plan
- Limited equipment options
- Customer service is prioritized for subscribers
Equipment
Abode offers all the security equipment you could ever need, whether you’re looking to protect your home from burglars or carbon monoxide leaks. The company offers solid cameras, and it integrates well with a ton of smart home products, including garage-door openers and thermostats. It works with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit, or you can use Abode’s own CUE system to connect devices. Abode’s equipment isn’t quite as hardy as Vivint’s or ADT’s, but it’s all definitely smart.
The Abode Iota security system. Monitoring
Like SimpliSafe, Abode lets you choose between professional and self-monitoring. You could pay nothing and still get real-time alerts and access to live footage. With monitoring, though, you’ll get video storage and lots of great tech, such as geofencing and cellular backup. Plus, someone is always watching to make sure you’re safe.
Price
One of the things we like best about Abode is that you can get a lot of the more high-end features high-priced systems provide without having to pay those high prices. The company’s best monitoring plan, the Pro Plan, is just $20 per month. You won’t find a much lower price that genuinely includes professional monitoring. Equipment packages are similarly affordable. Abode starter kits cost between $250 and $350, and cameras cost as little as $60.
abode Camera What we like most about Abode is its commitment to technological development. Most good security systems integrate well with Google Home and Alexa. Abode also integrates smoothly with Apple HomeKit, and that’s pretty rare. As long as you invest in a monitoring plan, you’ll get cellular backup so you never have to worry about losing your security if the power goes out. Abode also works well with tons of smart home devices, in part because it makes use of Z-wave technology, which helps various types and brands of devices communicate effectively with one another.
>> Find Our More: Z-Wave vs. Zigbee Technology
Abode doesn’t always make it easy to work all that technology, though, which can be tough for seniors. We were able to teach our grandmother how to use her smart locks, but there was definitely a learning curve. You can automate a lot of the functions for your loved ones, though, and they can get the advantages without the worry or hassle.
Like SimpliSafe, Abode offers plenty of choices. You choose which smart platform you prefer, which devices you want to connect to your smart ecosystem, and whether to self-monitor or leave it to the professionals. You also get a choice of several equipment packages. You can find out more about how SimpliSafe and Abode compare on our SimpliSafe vs. Abode page, but we’ll just say that SimpliSafe’s security kits are a touch cheaper than Abode’s, while Abode’s cameras and monitoring are a touch cheaper than SimpliSafe’s.
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5. Frontpoint - Best DIY
Product Specs
Equipment Costs Starting at $99 Monitoring Options Professional only Monthly Monitoring Costs Starting at $49.99 Contract Lengths 1-36 months Installation Options DIY Smart Platform Integration Alexa and Google Home Overview
Surprisingly unique in the home security industry, Frontpoint prioritizes the customer experience above all else. They might not have the most advanced equipment or industry-leading monitoring. But, they make up for that by making your experience great. From their easy-to-install components to customer service representatives who are knowledgeable and helpful, if you want a system that just works, Frontpoint is for you.
What We Like
- Best customer support in the business
- Cellular backup with every plan
- Simple DIY installation
- Voice commands through both Alexa and Google Home
What We Don’t Like
- Relatively expensive monitoring costs
- No DIY monitoring option
- Weak online support
- Only one available subscription plan
Equipment
For people who are particularly interested in the best outdoor systems, Frontpoint offers an outdoor camera that plugs in so you can record nonstop footage. Frontpoint may also be the perfect system for anyone looking to scale up their security over time. You can purchase a basic package with a hub, keypad motion sensor, and a couple of entry sensors for as little as $130, and then simply add more sensors and cameras over time to build the perfect system. Be warned though: Although this is a professionally monitored system, installation is all DIY.
The Frontpoint security system. >> Check Out: Best Outdoor Cameras
Monitoring
One of Frontpoint’s downsides is that, unlike its equipment, its monitoring isn’t scalable. Like some other systems on this list, Frontpoint offers only professional monitoring. But that’s not the problem. We’re fans of professional monitoring, and we think it works especially well for seniors. The problem is that Frontpoint offers only one monitoring plan, and it’s a little pricey at $50 per month. No matter whether you have a hub and a few sensors or a full-bore system with tons of cameras and sensors, you’ll pay the same price. That’s good for people with large homes, but less good for those of us who live in apartments and need smaller systems.
>> Other Options: Best Security Systems for Apartment Dwellers
Price
Let’s put Frontpoint’s prices in concrete terms. It offers three packages — the Safehouse, the Bunker, and the Fortress — that range in price from $540 to $1,351. Those costs are comparable to other full-service companies, like ADT, but Frontpoint’s monitoring prices are a little more expensive than other DIY services — especially if you choose one of the company’s simpler systems. While ADT monitoring ranges from $45 to $60, Frontpoint’s lowest-priced plan is $50. Compare that to SimpliSafe’s $20-per-month monitoring.
Frontpoint Indoor Camera With all due respect to SimpliSafe, Frontpoint may be the simplest, most straightforward home security company on this list. That can be a good thing for seniors, since it makes it easy to know what you’re getting and simply let your system do all the work once you’ve paid for it. The company produces just one outdoor camera, one indoor camera, and one video doorbell. There are three kits you can purchase, but that’s less than half the number SimpliSafe offers. And there’s only one monitoring plan, no matter how much equipment you buy.
There’s definitely something to be said for simplicity. Frontpoint offers good, solid equipment. Both the indoor and outdoor cameras, for example, come with 1080p HD resolution, two-way audio, and infrared night vision. We had no trouble distinguishing between the mailman and the neighbor’s dog when it escaped and harassed the mailman. We feel pretty certain we could have ID’d anyone who tried to break in as well. And with one of Frontpoint’s frequent deals, we also got a great price on equipment.
Things aren’t always so dead simple with Frontpoint though. The company doesn’t offer professional installation, for instance, and you don’t want the older adults in your life up on ladders trying to work a cordless drill. (Of course, you could always do the difficult work for them.) Of the systems we’ve installed ourselves, Frontpoint’s peel-and-stick approach was easiest — second only to SimpliSafe.
>> Find Out More: ADT vs. Frontpoint
Some Tips for Finding a Home Security System for Seniors
We understand if you want to do a little digging for yourself rather than just taking our word for which systems are best. To help you out, we could suggest a couple of criteria to use in your search.
- Identify your needs: What does your particular situation demand? Do you like to talk to your loved one or keep an eye on them throughout the day? Maybe you’re looking for more privacy. Do you want lots of cameras, or will door sensors and motion detectors provide enough security? Are you securing a single- or multistory residence? What is the weather like where you live? Any of those questions could be a factor in helping you decide on the best system for you.
- Decide on a monitoring plan: Self-monitoring is cheaper, but it’s labor-intensive. Who is going to do the monitoring though? We recommend professional monitoring, but, of course, that adds to the price.
- Ask about features: Different companies offer different perks. Some work well with smart homes. Some have cellular backup. Some offer cameras with person detection. Some come with long-lasting batteries. Which ones will be most useful for the older adult you’re protecting?
- Experiment with the app: Experiment with the app. Is it easy for a senior to use? What can they do with it?
- Carefully consider price options: Weigh what you’re getting for your money. Are you willing to pay top dollar for the best equipment and the best monitoring, or are you willing to compromise on some features as long as you’re still protected?
Security Systems vs. Medical Alert Systems
If your goal is to protect an older adult, you’ll want to consider all the options. We’ve given you a list of home security systems, but you may also want to consider medical alert systems. The two aren’t the same.
Medical alert systems: Medical alert systems are geared toward health concerns and needs. They aren’t designed to stop intruders or secure your home’s perimeter. As a result, many of them are simple — no more than a single button. That’s ideal for older adults who need a simple way to summon help.
Home security systems: Home security systems are more inclusive. They’re meant to protect you from a wide range of events, including medical emergencies, home flooding, and home invasion. As a result, they include more components and cost more.
Medical alert systems can’t replace home security systems. They don’t include cameras, entry sensors, or motion detectors. They are a good alternative for seniors who just need health monitoring.
What Are the Advantages to a Home Security System for Seniors
This probably won’t come as a surprise, but we recommend everyone install a home security system. It’s a dangerous world out there. Seniors get some special benefits from home security systems though.
- Theft reduction: Burglars actually target seniors. Home security systems can stop them in their tracks, but they can also deter them. Would-be home-invaders think twice before trying to break into a protected home.
- Peace of mind: Reducing the chances of a break-in can increase your peace of mind. Security systems protect homes from other kinds of household emergencies, as well, from floods to fires. Plus they let you keep tabs on your loved ones.
- Home automation: Many systems come with home-automation features. They can help make an older adult’s life easier in lots of ways, from turning off all the lights with just their voice to using smart locks to keep track of who comes and goes.
- Communication: Some systems let you contact your loved ones with the touch of a button. With cameras, you can monitor their activities (with their permission, of course).
- More time at home: With home automation and increased protection from everything from break-ins to falls, a home security system can extend the time older adults are able to live on their own.
- Door alarms: If you’re caring for a senior who is having memory issues, a security system’s door alarms can alert you if they go wandering.
Recap
Like anyone else, older adults need protection. So, like anyone else, they’re better off with a home security system. Ultimately, though, seniors’ needs are different from those of young adults and kids. They are more likely to have accidents, for example, and more likely to need help if something goes wrong in their home.
It makes sense that they also need home security systems tailored to their needs — systems that specifically provide medical help, systems that are simple and straightforward to use, systems that work automatically without the need for a lot of adjustments. The best home security systems for seniors include things like easy-to-change batteries, professional or easy installation, easy-to-reach customer-service agents, and simple pricing plans.
It’s not always easy to know which systems offer those features, but you should be something of an expert by now. We won’t say you’re ready to do our jobs quite yet, but you certainly should be qualified to choose among the best home security systems for seniors.
FAQs
Still have questions about security systems for seniors? Check out our answers to the frequently asked questions.
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How can I monitor an older adult at their home?
You can monitor an older adult at their home using security systems that feature remote smartphone access. By installing the system’s companion app on your phone, you can monitor the security system in your loved one’s home and be the first to know when there are emergencies. You can even use the app to arm or disarm their security system remotely. You can also use security cameras that stream to smartphones, but be sure to check with your loved one before installing one in their home. They might see the cameras as privacy intrusions.
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Can seniors get discounts on security systems?
Seniors can get discounts on security systems if the alarm company offers senior discounts. However, not all alarm companies advertise such discounts openly. You may have to call their customer service to find out exactly how much you’ll save.
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Can seniors connect their medical alerts to security systems?
Seniors can connect their medical alert to their security system if both support the integration. There are security systems that integrate well with medical alert systems. There are even alarm companies that offer both personal emergency response systems (PERS) and security systems. However, if your security system doesn’t connect with medical alert systems, it’s best to ask the alarm company what products they recommend for seniors. A panic button, for instance, can connect your loved one to the alarm company with a press of a button.
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Do seniors need security systems?
Seniors need security systems just as much as younger adults do, if not more. It’s not unheard of for burglars to target older adults’ homes, so it’s best to ensure your loved one’s safety with a dependable security system. Most security systems also have environmental safety sensors, such as smoke alarms and CO detectors, to protect their owners from environmental hazards.