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228.4834% OFF$149.99 at Amazon Pros: Cons: As our top pick for one of the best self-monitored home security systems, SimpliSafe is a clear overall winner. This wireless system is balanced and easy to ...

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Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up ...