Best Vacation Home Security Systems

We recommend SimpliSafe with its tech-forward professional monitoring, highly-rated app, and low-cost equipment.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
About our Methodology and Testing
We personally tested over 60 home security systems in our own homes, covering every facet from installation and equipment quality to monitoring response. We then selected the best systems for in-depth review and then ranked our top picks. For vacation homes, we focused specifically on affordable home security with quality environmental sensors (freeze, flood, and water leak detection), smart home integrations, and reliable monitoring. For a complete look at how we test, see our methodology section.
10,000+ research hours
60+ systems tested
150+ simulated break-ins
40 systems reviewed
5 systems recommended
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Citations
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