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A backup battery in the kit ensures that even in the event of a power failure, the Ring kit will continue to run for up to 24 hours, using your cellular network to keep connected. As mentioned, there is no need for a subscription plan, though there are contract free Ring Protect Plans available, for either $3 or $10 a month, which allow you to store more
video using the Ring app, as well as access member benefits and discounts on additional security product purchases. These might be useful if you plan to buy other equipment from Ring, such as its video doorbell, sirens, smoke detectors, cameras, and more. You can sign up for Ring Alarm Security Kit hereImage Credit: CanaryImage credit: Canary2. Canary All in OneThe plug and play approach to home security$41 View at Amazon$79. 99View at Amazon$199View at AmazonSee all prices 3 found?Affordable monthly planSimple setupSingle device less suited to larger homesThose with more modest homes, such as a rented apartment, may
want a simpler plug and play solution, such as the Canary All in One which retails for $169.
If you want to control your SimpliSafe system with a smartphone, you can expect to pay about $25 a month, which is higher than average. This is disappointing considering SimpliSafe's smartphone app only offers limited functionality due to the fact you can't use the system with many smart home devices. Read the full reviewLatest News and Updates January 2019Here are some new and noteworthy DIY security systems that we haven’t tested yet but plan to evaluate later this year:Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit: This system combines ADT home security monitoring with Samsung’s excellent smart home platform. Released in October 2017 for $499Ring Alarm: This system offers professional monitoring for $10 a month, making it the least expensive security system on the market, DIY or otherwise. This Amazon owned company also makes a line of popular video doorbells. Released in July 2018 for $199Honeywell Smart Home Security: This system has an all in one base station that also acts as a security camera, an Amazon Alexa smart speaker, a motion detector and a siren.