Home Security System Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals 2024
We’ve spent years testing some of the best home security systems in the market. During that time we’ve come to understand some of the ins and outs of the industry. One of the most predictable patterns, though, is that the best time to save on a new system is either on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Black Friday is here, and for many of the home security brands we’re seeing, it’s not just a one-day sale anymore. It’s a whole week of savings that starts well before Thanksgiving and extends throughout Cyber Monday. With that being said, let’s take a look at some of the biggest, most extravagant Black Friday 2024 deals on home security systems.
For a closer look at the deals, click the links below, but keep on reading for an overview of what security companies are offering this time of the year.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Savings In 2024
We’ve been scouring the internet for the best Black Friday deals since after our Thanksgiving dinner, and it was not in vain. From free professional monitoring up to three months to discounts up to 70-percent, here are the biggest deals we’ve seen so far.
ADT
Where to look for deals: ADT website or talk to an ADT sales rep
It’s not just Black Friday for ADT – it’s Cyber Week! If you hadn’t seen it already though, ADT is offering up to 60-percent off of packages that support the Trusted Neighbor feature. You can learn more about it in our ADT review, but the short of it is that it enables your ADT system to automatically let people you trust inside your home, particularly during emergencies or for chores while you’re away. The Front Door Protection package is the bare minimum you need to use this feature, and from $719, it now costs only $279.
If you’re not looking to use Trusted Neighbor, you can still get plenty of discounts. The Video Starter Package ($449 normally) is down 55-percent to $199. The Security Starter package ($349 normally) is down 42-percent and is now only $199 as well.
If you’re looking to customize your own system, on the other hand, there’s an exclusive 30-percent off deal for online purchases. This is great especially if you’re planning to self-install your ADT security system, which is possible now thanks to ADT Self Setup.
To find out how much an ADT system will cost you, and how much you can potentially save, read our ADT pricing page.
SimpliSafe
Where to look for deals: SimpliSafe’s website and Amazon
SimpliSafe really showed off with its Black Friday deal – 70-percent off security systems, a free outdoor camera ($199 value), and one month trial for professional monitoring.
SimpliSafe packages typically start from $250. That’s for a system with a base station, keypad, motion sensor, and door/window sensor. Today, that package costs only $75. Even more impressively, the pre-built The Beacon package – the most expensive option at $729 – is now only $219. That’s even less than what the cheapest package costs on normal days. So yeah, it’s a great time to buy a SimpliSafe package.
But what’s the catch? You’d need to be a new customer, and you’d need to sign up for a free trial of the Core (or higher) monitoring plan. The Core plan costs $31.99, but you won’t be charged for the first month. It will auto-renew in the second month though, but you can cancel it if you really want to use SimpliSafe as a self-monitored system. That’s one advantage of a no-contract security system.
Before hunting for more SimpliSafe deals, check out SimpliSafe’s pricing and our SimpliSafe review for more information.
Pro Tip: With the upcoming holidays, you should take advantage of that one-month monitoring free trial. Research shows that December is one of the months with the highest property crime rates. Buying a SimpliSafe system now and signing up for the monitoring trial will give you access to one of the best monitored security systems for most of December, cost-free.
Vivint
Where to look for deals: Vivint’s website and social media pages or contact a Vivint sales rep
What’s even better than SimpliSafe’s month-long professional monitoring trial? Three months of professional monitoring! That’s Vivint’s offer this Black Friday. On top of that, you can buy a $250 doorbell camera for half-off – that’s an instant $125 savings.
You might scratch your head for this one, though, because you can’t buy Vivint security systems online. So to take advantage of that deal, you’d need to call Vivint with the code BLACKFRIDAY242. They’ll know what it means.
You should also note that there’s a cap to the credit Vivint will give you for the three months of monitoring – $120. That’s $40 per month, which is good only for the mid-tier Vivint monitoring plan. If you wish to upgrade to the top-tier plan complete with video security, cloud storage, and smart home automation, you might need to pay the difference. The top-tier plan costs about $50 per month. But again, contact Vivint and see if you can strike a deal.
Check out our Vivint pricing page to learn how Vivint monitoring and equipment packages work, and how much they usually cost.
abode
If you’re looking for the absolute cheapest smart security system you can buy, abode should be on your shortlist. The Abode Security kit that comes with a smart home hub, one door sensor, and one key fob, currently costs $29.99. That’s $130 less than the regular price.
That’s the cheapest and least impressive of abode’s three smart home hubs though, which only works with Alexa and Google Home. If you want to take advantage of abode’s impressive smart home features, you should go for the Iota All-In-One kit. You can read our abode iota review for more information, but essentially, it’s a security system built around a hub with an integrated security camera, motion sensor, and siren.
Right now, a starter Iota All-In-One kit with one key fob and door/window sensor costs $249.99. That’s a huge jump from $30, but it’s also $130 off the regular price. Of course, you will need accessories and other devices to build out your security system. The good news is that those are on sale too – up to 50-percent off, in fact.
If you want to learn more, read our abode pricing page.
Frontpoint
Where to look for deals: Frontpoint’s website
Frontpoint is another security system you should consider if you’re looking for an affordable entry point. For its Black Friday sale, it slashed off the prices of its starter packages to as low as $59 for a system valued at $380 and $309 for a system valued at $1,060.
That sounds impressive, but having reviewed Frontpoint, we know that both packages are discounted for most of the year. That $59 system, for example, normally costs $79.
The real, big savings come from building out those starter packages. Everything – and we mean everything – is 50-percent off. The smart lock that usually costs $200? It’s now only $100. And the $300 Premium Floodlight Camera? It’s down to $150. So if you want to take advantage of Frontpoint’s Black Friday sale, get as much equipment as you need.
Cove
Where to look for deals: Cove’s website
Cove has a propensity to try to compete with SimpliSafe – at least in terms of pricing – so we weren’t surprised to see what it offers for Black Friday. Right now, almost all Cove equipment is 70-percent off.
Unlike SimpliSafe, however, Cove doesn’t offer pre-customized packages. You have to add every piece of equipment you need, starting from the main hub and the touchscreen panel. Both devices cost $150 each, but thanks to the 70-percent discount, they’re down to $45 each. From there, you can take your pic from over a dozen different types of equipment, from sensors to security cameras.
We should note that unlike SimpliSafe, not everything is on sale with Cove. For example, Cove gets its security cameras from Eufy, so it has no control over its pricing. The Eufy cameras as well as the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are exempted from the sale. Read all about how much Cove’s systems cost on our Cove pricing page.
Ring Alarm
Where to look for deals: Ring’s website and Amazon
Ring is easily one of the best DIY security systems. It’s also an affordable one. But as a brand under Amazon, it gets huge markdowns during big sales such as Black Friday.
Right now, Ring is offering bundles that include its security systems (Ring Alarm and Alarm Pro), security cameras, and doorbell cameras. The five-piece Ring Alarm Kit (normally $200), is down to $119. If you bundle it with the Ring Battery Doorbell (normally $100), you will add only $60.
Ring offers a lot of different bundles, and some individual components are on sale. We recommend exploring Amazon, but to learn more, check out our full Ring Alarm review and our detailed roundup of Ring’s Black Friday deals.
Lorex
Where to look for deals: Lorex’s website, Amazon, and other online retailers
Lorex is one of the best security camera brands, and its Black Friday sale is much-awaited year after year simply because of how big they get. This year, everyone can save up to $200, provided that you spend $2,000 on equipment. If you’re buying a smaller system, you’ll save $100 for purchases over $1,500 and $50 for purchases over $1,000.
On top of the instant savings, most Lorex security cameras and camera systems are also on sale. We’re seeing discounts anywhere from $15 to $100 on individual cameras. For packages, savings range from $60 to over $400. We recommend buying as many cameras as you need, as the theme of this year’s Lorex sale is, “Buy More, Save More.”
Summary
That about does it for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals this year on home security systems! See anything you like? Start planning for this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to take advantage. Otherwise, check our guide to home security systems as well as our list of the best security systems for help in choosing a security system for your home.