Best Security System for Small Businesses in 2019

As a small business owner searching for the best small business security system, you face a number of questions and a great deal of uncertainty. Which service provider offers the best value? You may also be uncertain about which security package is most appropriate for the type of business you manage.

These are all valid concerns. Your customers and employees trust you to protect their safety and well-being. And security systems are an essential component of any successful business plan; they can even save you costs and inventory long term.

The best security system and services provider for your small business will be one that provides both immediate and long-term benefits. To determine this, you’ll want to learn more about how a security system can impact your business in not-so-obvious ways.

Many small business owners think that a security system is only useful when tragedy or disaster strikes. While it’s certainly valuable to have a security system in place to prevent break-ins or to aid in natural disaster response, the real value of a business security system is the peace of mind that it brings to owners, management, customers, and employees.

Rapid emergency response. Check on the status of your burglar, fire, carbon monoxide, and flood alarms whenever you want. When the alarm goes off, we dispatch police and fire departments in under a minute. Monitor your office’s temperature to prevent expensive damage.
Remote management at your fingertips. You’ll have access to advanced system control from your smartphone or laptop. Our business alarm systems can be armed and disarmed instantly with the push of a button.
Text alerts and notifications. Know what’s happening the instant it happens. Get real-time arm/disarm notifications, alarm trigger alerts, power outage notifications, and more. Alerts are customizable—choose the alert type and which employees you want to receive them.
On-site maintenance and testing. We have licensed, background-checked technicians on the road ready to install, upgrade, and maintain your business security system for you.
Regulatory compliance. For comprehensive fire protection in addition to your security system, you need an expert to help you navigate the state codes and regulations. We can take care of your commercial fire system monitoring as well as any testing or inspection services you require.

Remotely monitor and control your business from anywhere

Managing your business is enough to handle. With Alarm New England's home security app, you'll stay in the know regarding the status and security of your business, no matter where you happen to be.

Record and view security camera footage

Be able to remotely monitor your business—both inside and out in real-time video. This is particularly great for keeping an eye on registers, merchandise and entryways.

Receive automated custom alerts on all of your devices

Customize and receive automated alerts via text or email. This notifies you in the event of a break-in, fire, flood or carbon monoxide leak.

Reduce energy consumption

Forget to turn lights on/off or adjust the thermostat? Manage them through your app so that you can save energy and automate your devices so that they turn off when you're not there.

To choose the five best security systems for small businesses, we looked at review websites, business websites, and other credible online sources. We asked our customers about other business security systems they evaluated and understood the needs of small businesses in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

The table below compares Alarm New England with other security systems and shows the average ratings across thousands of reviews so you can choose the best security system for your small business.

AVERAGE REVIEW

Alarm NEw England

9.4/10

ADT

1.9/10

vivint

7.8/10

simplisafe

6.8/10

xfinity

1/10

TOTAL NUMBER OF REVIEWS

Alarm NEw England

286

ADT

3,351

vivint

5,484

simplisafe

1,245

xfinity

509

MONTHLY COST

Alarm NEw England

$26.99, rates are locked in

ADT

$28.99, rate increases each year

vivint

$29.99

simplisafe

$24.99

xfinity

$27.99, rate increases each year

TECHNOLOGY

Alarm NEw England

128-bit encrypted Honeywell technology

ADT

Honeywell

vivint

Vivint, proprietary

simplisafe

SimpliSafe, proprietary

xfinity

Xfinity, proprietary

INSTALLATION

Alarm NEw England

Pro or DIY

ADT

Pro only

vivint

Pro only

simplisafe

DIY only

xfinity

Pro only

LOCAL, FAMILY-OWNED

Alarm NEw England

Yes

ADT

vivint

simplisafe

xfinity

COMPARE SECURITY SYSTEMS

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adt

ADT vs. Alarm New England

vivint

Vivint vs. Alarm New England

simplisafe

SimpliSafe vs. Alarm New England

xfinity

Xfinity Home vs. Alarm New England

We've grown to become New England's best-rated security company.

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Customers rate us higher than our competitors and note our superior value, with services on par with much bigger, national security companies. We offer breakthrough features, remote access, and full security integration with a UL-approved monitoring station. Only the highest-quality Honeywell components are sourced by Alarm New England to deliver clients a top-of-the-line experience.

We protect your business every second of the day.

Alarm New England delivers the peace of mind of knowing your business is safe and secure at all hours of the day. It harnesses smarter wireless and cellular technology that intruders can’t disable. Professional alarm monitoring dispatchers watch over your business 24/7. In an emergency, we alert you and instantly call the police.

We offer monthly or contract service plans, and are able to provide clients with the hardware, software and support that’s a perfect fit for their unique business needs.

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We work hard to protect your small business. Because we are one.

Training makes all the difference. Ongoing education and training advancement are cornerstones of maintaining a skillful workforce, and at Alarm New England, training our staff is a top priority. The professional staff of Alarm New England brings a full understanding of the latest security technology to your small business. Our employees are the best-trained and will provide unparalleled service in meeting your security needs.

Alarm New England offers a 100-day satisfaction guarantee and is proud to be one of the region’s highest-rated security service companies. We offer monthly or contract service plans, and we’re able to provide clients with the hardware, software, and support that’s a perfect fit for their business needs.

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Remotely monitor and control your business from anywhere

Record and view security camera footage

Receive automated custom alerts on all of your devices

Reduce energy consumption

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Why Alarm New England?

We've grown to become New England's best-rated security company.

We protect your business every second of the day.

We work hard to protect your small business. Because we are one.

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