{"id":14514,"date":"2025-03-18T03:27:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T10:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=14514"},"modified":"2025-03-18T22:52:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T05:52:09","slug":"does-adding-a-security-system-increase-home-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/does-adding-a-security-system-increase-home-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Adding a Security System Increase Home Value?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Security systems aren\u2019t the sexiest topic among homeowners (cameras and alarms don\u2019t quite have the pizazz of a fancy kitchen upgrade<\/a> or fresh new flooring). But they are trending. Americans\u2019 fear of package theft<\/a> spurred the rise of new door monitoring stars like Nest and Ring and breathed new life (or should we say, new AI) into home security legends like ADT.<\/p>\n

Despite the decline in burglaries in the past five years<\/a>, the home security industry is rapidly growing. Research firms anticipate that the home security systems market will be a $5.17 billion industry by 2029<\/a>\u2014 a staggering 4.3% compound annual growth rate from $4.37 billion in 2025.<\/p>\n

In 2024, more than half<\/a> of households with security devices have security cameras. As the security system market grows, a crime report shows residential burglaries have been declining from 2018 to 2024. Residential burglary rates in 2024 are 38% lower<\/a> than in 2019, and 13% lower than in 2023.<\/p>\n

Security comes at a cost, with home security systems ranging from $4.99 to $80 a month<\/a> in operating charges. With this price, you improve the safety of your home by deterring crime and providing a first defense against break-ins, but does adding a security system increase home value? Let\u2019s explore how home security systems<\/a> impact the sale of your home along with their safety benefits so you can decide if the cost is worth it for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Types of home security systems<\/h2>\n

Like any product en vogue, there\u2019s an array of home security systems at all different price points to choose from.<\/p>\n

Basic systems include DIY setups with a single camera at your front door, which you monitor personally from your smartphone. On the other end of the spectrum, there are professionally installed, tested, and monitored super systems with cameras and alarm triggers at every entry point. According to SafeHome.org<\/a>, users choose their alarm system based on the availability of professional monitoring options (28%), price (22%), and integration with apps and smart devices (18%).<\/p>\n

Consider your home security objectives and compare home security system features and pricing. Reviews.org provides an excellent, comprehensive comparison of the 10 best home security systems<\/a>. Here\u2019s an overview of the top five picks:<\/p>\n

SimpliSafe<\/a><\/h4>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Easy setup, customizable equipment packages
\nCons:<\/strong> Automation could use an update, not compatible with most smart home brands
\nOperating cost:<\/strong> $9.99 \u2013 $29.99 a month<\/p>\n

Vivint Smart Home<\/a><\/h4>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Super-smart cameras, link multiple smart home products through one app, includes a \u201cdeter\u201d feature
\nCons:<\/strong> Expensive equipment, aggressive sales tactics
\nOperating cost:<\/strong> $29.99 \u2013 $44.99 a month<\/p>\n

ADT<\/a><\/h4>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Top-notch service and installation teams, trusted reputation when it comes to security, the most used alarm system brand<\/a> in the U.S.
\nCons:<\/strong> Not big on innovation, requires a contract, expensive equipment
\nOperating cost:<\/strong> $28.99 \u2013 $59.99 a month<\/p>\n

Cove<\/a><\/h4>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Essential home security equipment at reasonable prices, no unnecessary fancy equipment
\nCons:<\/strong> Touch screen home security base, limited smart home functionality, no self-monitoring
\nOperating cost:<\/strong> $19.99 \u2013 $29.99 a month<\/p>\n

Ring<\/a><\/h4>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Amazon-owned affordable equipment and monitoring, app access available for all plans, vast array of cameras to choose from, second-most used alarm system in the country
\n<\/a>Cons:<\/strong> Past privacy incidents with its cameras, cost-effective security system
\nOperating cost:<\/strong> $3.99 \u2013 $20 a month<\/p>\n

Professionally monitored systems rank most effective<\/h3>\n

As we mentioned, the more expensive security plans are professionally monitored. When something triggers an alarm or camera, the system notifies a security professional in a monitoring center to review the footage. If there is suspicious activity, they will call you immediately and contact emergency responders on your behalf if you are unavailable. This layered approach adds a human element to home security and helps to catch errors smart systems might otherwise miss.<\/p>\n

Smart home security systems allow you to control your home from anywhere<\/h3>\n

The latest home security systems pair with your smartphone so you can view cameras, lock doors, arm or disarm security points, and receive instant notifications on alarm triggers wherever you are.<\/p>\n

Many smart home security systems integrate with your other smart devices, such as light bulbs, thermostats, and door locks, so you can trigger these remotely through your security system\u2019s app. Home security systems such as Vivint<\/a> will pair with third-party devices (i.e. devices from other manufacturers), while more exclusive systems like Nest<\/a> and Ring<\/a> limit pairings to their brand-affiliated devices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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