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Self-install kits you set up yourself — often no contract and optional monitoring.

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DIY Systems · est. 1991

Lorex

96
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No monthly feeNo contractDIY install4K
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DIY Systems · est. 2016

Aqara

81.7
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No monthly feeNo contractDIY install4K
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DIY Systems · est. 1987

Swann

81.5
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No monthly fee24/7 monitoringNo contractDIY install
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DIY Systems · est. 2018

Cove

78.3
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$22.99/mo24/7 monitoringNo contractDIY install
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DIY Systems · est. 2009

Blink

74.6
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$3.99/moNo contractDIY install2K
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DIY Systems · est. 2012

Canary

67.3
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No monthly fee24/7 monitoringNo contractDIY install
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