Verisure vs Yale

Verisure Guardian

Yale Smart Home Alarm

System Price

£750

Verisure

£450

Yale

Monthly Subscription

£40 - £50

Verisure

£0 - £10

Yale

Sensors Included

6

Verisure

5

Yale

Cameras Included

Yes

Verisure

No

Yale

Detailed Comparison

Verisure Guardian
Yale Smart Home Alarm
System Price
£750
£450
Installation Cost
£300 - £400
£100 - £200
Monthly Subscription
£40 - £50
£0 - £10
System Type
Hybrid
Wireless
Monitoring Type
Professionally Monitored
Self-Monitored
Door/Window Sensors
6
5
Motion Detectors
2
2
Warranty
7 years
5 years
Cameras Included
Smart Locks
Video Doorbell
Battery Backup
Cellular Backup
Smart Home Compatibility
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Cloud Storage
Unlimited cloud storage with incident verification
30-day cloud storage

Understanding System Types

Hybrid Systems

Hybrid security systems combine wired and wireless components to leverage the advantages of each technology. They offer flexibility and robust reliability for larger properties.

Wireless Systems

Wireless security systems use radio frequency to communicate between components, offering easier installation and flexibility to relocate. They are great for existing homes and renters.

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Monitoring Options Compared

Professionally Monitored Monitoring

Professionally monitored systems are connected to monitoring centers with trained staff who respond to alerts and can dispatch emergency services when needed, providing 24/7 protection.

Key Benefits:

  • 24/7 monitoring by trained professionals
  • Faster emergency service dispatch
  • Potential insurance discounts

Self-Monitored Monitoring

Self-monitored security systems send alerts directly to your smartphone. You will be responsible for monitoring and responding to incidents, but this option eliminates monthly monitoring fees.

Key Benefits:

  • No monthly monitoring fees
  • Complete control over response actions
  • Enhanced privacy with no third-party monitoring

Smart Home Integration

Verisure Integration

Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

What you can do:

  • Control your security system with voice commands
  • Create automated routines with other smart devices
  • Receive notifications across all your smart devices

Yale Integration

Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

What you can do:

  • Control your security system with voice commands
  • Create automated routines with other smart devices
  • Receive notifications across all your smart devices

Our Recommendation

Based on our comparison, here's our recommendation:

Verisure Guardian is best for:

  • Homeowners wanting maximum peace of mind with 24/7 monitoring
  • Smart home enthusiasts who want integrated automation
  • Larger homes with many entry points needing coverage

Yale Smart Home Alarm is best for:

  • Budget-conscious homeowners who want to avoid monthly fees
  • Smart home enthusiasts who want integrated automation
  • Renters or those wanting a non-invasive installation