Best Cheap Home Security Systems for 2025: Budget-Friendly Kits
SimpliSafe’s entry sensors remain DIY-friendly during setup and testing.
Flexible arming and disarming
Look for systems that have remote arming and disarming, customizable arming delays to get out the door and similar features. Automatic arming and disarming based on time of day, geofencing and other options are also handy.
Movability
Affordable security systems are great fits for rentals and apartments, but what happens when you have to move? We favored systems that use adhesive rather than leaving holes in the wall, and that are relatively easy to take down, pack up and install again during a move.
Additional features
Take a look at add-ons if you ever want to expand your system. Look for a variety of sensor options, including motion sensors, video doorbells, fobs, smart locks, glass break/vibration sensors and more. These should be affordable and easy to add.
