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Seattle residents want a home security system that they can trust. The best companies offer comprehensive security at an affordable price. The good news is that there are plenty of options to choose from. When considering the best home security systems in Seattle, we compared the price, equipment cost, contracts, customer satisfaction, and installation to narrow down our favorites.  

Score: 4.4 | AM Best Rate: 899* | Contract requirement: No | 

SimpliSafe offers flexible and customizable security systems, meaning customers can fit only the equipment and monitoring that best fits their needs.

Score: 4.2 | J.D. Power: 882* | Contract requirement: No |

Ring provides a simple and easy-to-use system that anyone can install and manage on their own.

Score: 4.25 | J.D. Power: NR* | Contract requirement: No |

Abode offers one of the most affordable, comprehensive self-monitoring plans we've seen. However, customers can get many of the perks of a more expensive plan for just $6 per month.

Score: 4 | J.D. Power: NR* | Contract requirement: No | 

Arlo offers some of the best security cameras on the market. It's the perfect choice for someone looking for great cameras without sensors or smart home devices.

Score: 3.7 | J.D. Power: 880* | Contract requirement: No | 

Blue by ADT comes with the option of professional monitoring by ADT, one of the leaders in home security.

With a population of nearly 750 000 people, Seattle is the most populous city in the state of Washington. It's important that Seattle residents understand the crime trends in their city. According to recent data:

There are a total of 78 different neighborhoods in the city of Seattle, each of which has its own unique characteristics to offer. In addition to learning about the positive features of your neighborhoods, it's also important to understand it from a public safety level.

Wherever you live, especially if you're moving to a new neighborhood, it's important to know facts such as the number of police stations and where they're located, the number of home break-ins, and more.

The more you know about your neighborhood, the more you know how to properly secure your home. Those living in areas with a higher crime rate might want to invest in more robust security with professional monitoring, while those in low-crime areas might feel comfortable with just the basics.

No matter where you live, it's important to understand how your local police department handles home security systems and alarms.

Prior to 2004, 97% of alarm calls the Seattle Police Department responded to each year were false. While they've been able to drastically reduce the number of false calls, they still receive more than 10 000 per year.

As of 2004, Seattle has a False Alarm Program where alarm companies are billed from the city for the use of police services, alarm registration, and false alarm fees. The good news is that you as a consumer don't have to pay these fees, your alarm company does. The bad news is that because of other demands, the Seattle Police Department doesn't guarantee that it will respond to each alarm call.

Pros of local security company

In-person customer service Your money stays in the community Understanding of your neighborhood needs

Cons of local security company

Fewer financial resources Less technology available

Pros of national security company

Greater financial resources More variety of tools and features Round the clock customer service

Cons of national security company

Your money leaves your community Less understanding of the neighborhood Less personalized service

The best Seattle home security system is SimpliSafe according to our evaluation and ratings. 

We evaluated home security companies based on equipment cost, monthly costs, contract options, installation and customer satisfaction to determine our scores and create our best home security reviews. To compare home security companies with other providers across the board, we calculate each score based on the following:

Most of the home security systems on our list are intended for DIY installation but may have the option of professional installation.

Several companies offer optional free self-monitoring, while some charge just a few dollars for it. Abode offers the cheapest plan that still provides basic video storage and notifications at $6 per month.