best dIY Home security sytsems
DIY alarm systems, that involve no professional installation, are extremely simple to move between properties. Making them great for renters and can look very aesthetically pleasing in your home.
Below we have outlined the best DIY home security cameras on the market right now.
SimpliSafe Smart Home Security System
SimpliSafe UK provides a whole of home protection, covering burglar alarms, smoke detectors, water sensors and temperature detectors. At Simplisafe you can buy bundles with pre-selected security products, or you can build your own bundle from scratch. SimpliSafe’s alarm system is the only DIY system on this list with a professional monitoring package.
Key features: No contract, 60-day guarantee, professional monitoring from £12.99, Police and Guard dispatch, cool design, Smart alarm.
Trustpilot rating: Excellent
Cost of security bundle: £249–504
Hive Security Camera
Hive was launched by British Gas and was originally known for its smart thermostat. Since then Hive has launched a range of smart home security products, including, cameras, alarms, and sensors. All with a stylish design and simple installation.
A unique feature of Hives’ security camera system is that you can rent it instead of paying to buy the full package. Additionally, you can also pay a small fee of £2.99 for Hive Live. This is a mimic mode that replicates the use of your lights in your home, turning them on and off as if you were there when you are away and is useful for frequent travelers.
Key features: Available to rent, Slick design, Mimic mode, 30 days access to camera footage, smart alarm
Trustpilot rating: Great
Cost of security bundle: £259-409
Yale Smart Home Security System
Yale offers a comprehensive smart home security system, with a range of features that can be managed remotely from your mobile phone. However, Yale’s home security systems do not offer professional monitoring and therefore comes with no monthly contract fee.
Key features: No contract, smart alarm, Works with Amazon Alexa, Works with Google Assistant
Trustpilot rating: Average
Cost of security bundle: £320-600
Ring Home Security System
While Ring may be best well known for its video doorbell, it has a whole host of security products that offer perfect flexibility and affordability for any homeowner or renter. They offer stick-up cameras if you don't want the hassle of fitting, or wired outdoor cameras too. They also offer a fully assisted monitoring package for as little as £7/month if you pay yearly, but the plus is you don't have to take out a subscription if you don’t want to and the features are still great!
Key features: Smart alarm, cost-effective, no subscription required, solar-powered outdoor cameras
Trustpilot rating: Fair
Cost of security bundle: £350
Blink Smart Home Security System
Blink is a super slick home security provider that is purely self-monitored. They are an Amazon-owned security brand and their focus is on security cameras, and video doorbells. While they don’t offer additional security products like window sensors OR burglar alarms their range of security cameras is one of the best on the market and at a fraction of the cost of some other home security providers. To top it all off their security cameras have a whopping 2-year battery life! The self-monitoring app is easy to use and free to download.
Key features: Simple installation, no monthly fee, a wider range of indoor and outdoor cameras
Trustpilot rating: Unknown
Cost of security bundle: £150