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# 1

Alarm New England

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Pros

Highly-rated Customer Service
Professional or Self-Installation
Month-to-Month Options Available
Plans starting from $26.99
Able to Reuse Existing Equipment

Cons

Only Available in New England
Cannot Service Systems in Properties Larger than 10,000 sq ft

9.1

Overall Score

# 2

Vivint

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Pros

Extensive Smart Home Options
Up-to-Date Equipment
“Crash and Smash” Protection
30-Day Trial Period
Customizable Systems

Cons

Above-Average Monthly Cost
Proprietary Equipment
Professional Installation Required

8.2

Overall Score

# 3

ADT

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Pros

6-month Money-back Guarantee
ADT Pulse App
Cheap Installation
Large Company

Cons

Slow Customer Service Response Times
Free Installation Only For Certain Plans
No Month-to-Month Contracts
Many Unhappy Customers on Review Sites

7.6

Overall Score

# 4

Wayne Alarm

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Pros

Services Residential & Commercial Buildings
Quick Response Time
Good Customer Service
In-house Professionals
Customizable Systems

Cons

Lack of Pricing Information and Other Details Online
Older Equipment
Only Available Locally

7.2

Overall Score

# 5

Cape Cod Alarm

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Pros

Provide 24/7 service to existing customers
Monitoring on all of their installations
Knowledgeable and well-trained staff

Cons

Some reports of false alarms and police dispatches
Limited pricing transparency
App issues causing systems to malfunction
Slow support response

6.2

Overall Score

# 6

American Alarm

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Pros

Local Monitoring Station in Arlington, MA
40+ years serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island
Installs Video Surveillance Systems

Cons

DMP systems make it hard for customers to switch security providers
No Free or Discounted Systems
Poor Customer Reviews

6.1

Overall Score

# 7

Brinks

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Pros

Nest/Alexa Compatibility
30-day Trial Period
Customizable Systems
Crash and Smash Protection

Cons

Pushy sales process
Cameras and Sensors are Allegedly Poor Quality
Inconsistent Quality of Professional Installation
Poor Customer Service

6.0

Overall Score

# 8

Protect America

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Pros

No Activation or Installation Fees
Low Upfront Equipment Cost
Integrates with Alexa and Home Automation Devices
Money-back Guarantee

Cons

Restrictive Cancellation Policy
No Month-to-Month Contracts
Limited Equipment Options

6.0

Overall Score

# 9

SimpliSafe

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Pros

No Long-term Contracts
Monthly Fee Starts at $14.99
Good Home Security Option for Renters
60-Day Trial Period
Customizable Systems

Cons

Monitoring outsourced
Equipment Can Be Hacked or Jammed
Proprietary Equipment
No Professional Installation Options

5.9

Overall Score

# 10

Xfinity Home Security

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Pros

Bundled with Internet and Cable
Newer Wireless Technology
Simple Installation

Cons

Prices Increase Each Year
Proprietary Equipment
Minimum 2-year Agreement; No Month-to-Month Contracts
Additional Xfinity Services Required
Poor Customer Reviews

5.5

Overall Score

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