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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Alistair Charlton

How much does it cost to install a home security system in 2025?

Home security systems can be as simple as a single camera, or as complex as your vision – and budget – allows, with sensors, locks, hubs, sirens, smoke screens, a video doorbell and even 24/7 professional monitoring.

How much you choose to spend on an alarm system can stretch from just £20 or £30 for the simplest indoor security cameras, all the way up to over £500 or even £1,000 for a system with multiple high-resolution cameras and other accessories. Plus, some systems require a subscription costing from around £20 to £30 a month to get the most out of them.

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