About Alaska
Considered to be the last frontier, Alaska is larger than the combined area of the next three largest states, Texas, California, and Montana, and is also larger than the combined area of the 22 smallest states.
Some theorize that the reason Alaska’s crime rate is higher than the national average is due to isolationism, which for some can lead to negative behavior.
Whatever the reason may be, Alaska has higher rates of both violent and property crime than the rest of the nation.
Also, there are lower numbers of law enforcement employees per capita compared to the national average, which is most likely due to the vast rural area that makes it impossible to provide service to many.
Given the large amount of area to cover, many home security companies find it difficult to service the state. As a result, there is only one local, full-service security agency in the state. All other options are national retailers which mainly cover the larger city settings.
Finding the Best Home Security Systems in Alaska
The top three home security systems in Alaska are Vivint Home Security, Abode, and Google Nest.
Because Vivint Home Security is the #1 overall home security company on Best Home Security Companies, we recommend them to all customers.
But if you prefer the option to choose between DIY or professional installation, both Abode and Google Nest are good options.
If affordability is your highest priority, we recommend customers in Alaska go with Abode.
Home Security Cost in Alaska
Cost depends on three main things: upfront fees, monthly fees, and cancellation fees.
While monthly fees are pretty straightforward and depend on the length of your contract, upfront fees can include installation and startup fees.
Cancellation fees apply when you seek to end a contract early and are the subject of the high majority of negative home security reviews.
Home Security Installation in Alaska
Though installing a home security system in your home in Alaska is mostly similar to doing so in other states, there are a few very important differences.
First, differences in weather and temperature in Alaska have an extreme impact on the type of system you should set up.
For example, some home security cameras are not suitable for the type of cold temperatures one might experience in Alaska — this is the main reason we would recommend against choosing a DIY home security system in Alaska.
Instead, we recommend Alaska residents choose a company that can send out an expert to install your home security system.
