Ring Alarm

Why We Like It

Ring Alarm is the best choice for families already in the Amazon/Alexa ecosystem and those prioritizing front-door camera coverage. The video doorbell lets parents verify when kids arrive home and talk to delivery drivers remotely — and the sub-$10 base monitoring plan makes professional coverage accessible on any budget.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Video doorbell integration lets parents see and speak to kids arriving home from anywhere
• Lowest monitoring cost of any professionally monitored system — under $10/mo on base plan
• Alexa integration enables voice-controlled arming and real-time security announcements on Echo devices

Cons

• Video history requires a separate Ring Protect subscription on top of monitoring fees
• Professional monitoring response times slightly slower than SimpliSafe Fast Protect

Score Breakdown

Home security systems were evaluated on family-relevant safety features, ease of installation, monitoring quality and flexibility, smart-home integration, and total cost of ownership including equipment and monthly fees.