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# Best Home Security & Alarms in Austin, TX - AustinTopRated.com

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# Best home security and alarm companies in Austin, TX

Verified Austin home security and alarm companies for alarm systems, cameras, smart locks, and monitoring - serving Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Westlake, Buda, Leander and beyond.

Rankings updated October 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick a home security company in Austin

A good security installer designs around your actual home, explains monitoring costs up front, and does not trap you in a punishing multi-year contract to get a fair price.

Austin's boom means aging roofs on new suburbs, hard water on appliances, and oak trees that grow faster than anyone expects. When you compare home security and alarm companies in Austin, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing.

Searching for home security and alarm companies near me in Austin? Everyone ranked below serves Austin and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Westlake, Buda, Leander. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

How we rank these Austin businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Austin to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full Austin ranking

Show independents only

1

[Smarter Homes Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/smarter-homes/)

★★★★★ 5 · 158 Google reviews · 5524 Bee Caves Rd Unit J8

[View profile](/biz/smarter-homes/) [Call](tel:+15127756101) [Website](https://www.smarterhomesaustin.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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2

[Swiff Security Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/swiff-security/)

★★★★★ 5 · 131 Google reviews · 12307 Roxie Dr #205

[View profile](/biz/swiff-security/) [Call](tel:+15122644001) [Website](https://swiffsecurity.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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3

[Securimax Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/securimax-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 376 Google reviews · 310 Farley St

[View profile](/biz/securimax-inc/) [Call](tel:+15125227233) [Website](https://www.securimaxinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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4

[Smith Thompson Home Security and Alarm Austin](/biz/smith-thompson-home-security-and-alarm-austin/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 349 Google reviews · 7000 N Mopac Expy Ste 200

[View profile](/biz/smith-thompson-home-security-and-alarm-austin/) [Call](tel:+15126059221) [Website](https://smiththompson.com/home-security-austin/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[DT Security- ADT Authorized Dealer Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dt-security-adt-authorized-dealer/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 341 Google reviews · 3104 Alton Pl

[View profile](/biz/dt-security-adt-authorized-dealer/) [Call](tel:+15123635603) [Website](https://dtsecurityaustin.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Austin Home Systems Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/austin-home-systems/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 231 Google reviews · 1102 W Koenig Ln

[View profile](/biz/austin-home-systems/) [Call](tel:+15122933179) [Website](https://austinhomesystems.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[Blue Line Security Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/blue-line-security/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 221 Google reviews · 2250 Co Rd 172 Ste 309B

[View profile](/biz/blue-line-security/) [Call](tel:+15125225805) [Website](https://www.bluelinesecurity.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[Net Solutions and Security LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/net-solutions-and-security-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 203 Google reviews · 3105 W Slaughter Ln

[View profile](/biz/net-solutions-and-security-llc/) [Call](tel:+15127124130) [Website](http://www.nss1.org/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[Lakeway Security LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lakeway-security-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 22 Google reviews · 6812 Ranch Rd 620 N Unit C

[View profile](/biz/lakeway-security-llc/) [Call](tel:+18665253226) [Website](http://www.lakewaysecurity.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Goodwin Security Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/goodwin-security-services/)

★★★★★ 5 · 19 Google reviews · 12710 Research Blvd #365

[View profile](/biz/goodwin-security-services/) [Call](tel:+18883631651) [Website](https://www.goodwinsecurity.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[All Star Security of Lago Vista Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/all-star-security-of-lago-vista/)

★★★★★ 5 · 18 Google reviews · 3004 American Dr

[View profile](/biz/all-star-security-of-lago-vista/) [Call](tel:+15125775052) [Website](https://www.allstarsecurity.com/service-areas/lago-vista/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[AAA Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/aaa-control/)

★★★★★ 5 · 16 Google reviews · 3922 Woodbury Dr B

[View profile](/biz/aaa-control/) [Call](tel:+15127902424) [Website](https://goaaacontrol.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[ATX ALARM COMPANY Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/atx-alarm-company/)

★★★★★ 5 · 15 Google reviews · 820 Marbella Vista Way

[View profile](/biz/atx-alarm-company/) [Call](tel:+15124973410) [Website](https://www.alarm.com/us/atxalarm?business=1&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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14

[Central Security Austin Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/central-security-austin/)

★★★★★ 5 · 15 Google reviews · 2201 W William Cannon Dr Apt 231

[View profile](/biz/central-security-austin/) [Call](tel:+15127318673) [Website](https://centralsecurityatx.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Blu-Star Integrated Systems Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/blu-star-integrated-systems/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 32 Google reviews · 8906 Wall St #806

[View profile](/biz/blu-star-integrated-systems/) [Call](tel:+15126964528) [Website](https://www.blustarinstalls.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[Alert 360 Home & Business Security Austin](/biz/alert-360-home-business-security-austin/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 495 Google reviews · 11500 Metric Blvd Ste 215

[View profile](/biz/alert-360-home-business-security-austin/) [Call](tel:+15125683200) [Website](https://www.alert360.com/locations/home-and-business-security-austin?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[Dyezz Surveillance & Security Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dyezz-surveillance-security/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 125 Google reviews · 4613 Priem Ln

[View profile](/biz/dyezz-surveillance-security/) [Call](tel:+15123312788) [Website](https://dyezz.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Macauley Technologies Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/macauley-technologies/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 120 Google reviews · 2100 Kramer Ln #800

[View profile](/biz/macauley-technologies/) [Call](tel:+15125790710) [Website](http://macauleytechnologies.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[All Star Home Security and Alarm Austin Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/all-star-home-security-and-alarm-austin/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 102 Google reviews · 305 W 45th St

[View profile](/biz/all-star-home-security-and-alarm-austin/) [Call](tel:+15125775052) [Website](https://allstarsecurity.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, formerly Koetter Fire Protection of Austin Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pye-barker-fire-safety-formerly-koetter-fire-protection-of-austin/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 72 Google reviews · 16069 Central Commerce Dr

[View profile](/biz/pye-barker-fire-safety-formerly-koetter-fire-protection-of-austin/) [Call](tel:+15122517888) [Website](https://pyebarkerfs.com/locations/austin-tx-2/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Vital Security Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/vital-security/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 39 Google reviews · 6500 River Pl Blvd Bldg 7

[View profile](/biz/vital-security/) [Call](tel:+15127724050) [Website](https://www.myvitalsecurity.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[TriStar Commercial LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/tristar-commercial-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 36 Google reviews · 8863 Anderson Mill Rd #118

[View profile](/biz/tristar-commercial-llc/) [Call](tel:+15127330944) [Website](http://www.tristarcommercial.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[Chorus Security](/biz/chorus-security/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 130 Google reviews · 1601 Rutherford Ln

[View profile](/biz/chorus-security/) [Call](tel:+15122134494) [Website](https://callchorus.com/locations/austin-tx-home-security/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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24

[Central Security Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/central-security/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 21 Google reviews · 1603 Mearns Meadow Blvd

[View profile](/biz/central-security/) [Call](tel:+15127861950) [Website](http://www.austinsecurityalarm.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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25

[True Protection Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/true-protection/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 196 Google reviews · 1823 Fort View Rd Suite 206

[View profile](/biz/true-protection/) [Call](tel:+15125379918) [Website](https://www.truehomeprotection.com/austin/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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26

[POGO SECURITY - Surveillance Cameras - Access Control - CCTV Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pogo-security-surveillance-cameras-access-control-cctv/)

★★★★ 4.4 · 21 Google reviews · 8401 Stillwood Ln

[View profile](/biz/pogo-security-surveillance-cameras-access-control-cctv/) [Call](tel:+15122299922) [Website](http://pogosecurity.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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27

[HomePro](/biz/homepro/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 1052 Google reviews · 1807 W Braker Ln #400

[View profile](/biz/homepro/) [Call](tel:+15126400882) [Website](https://www.homeprotech.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Austin; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Home Security & Alarms in Austin: common questions

### Who are the best home security and alarm companies in Austin?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated home security and alarm companies in Austin are Smarter Homes, Swiff Security, Securimax Inc.. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find home security and alarm companies near me in Austin?

Every company ranked on this page serves Austin and the surrounding area, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Westlake, Buda, Leander. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest home security company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### How do I choose a home security company in Austin?

A good security installer designs around your actual home, explains monitoring costs up front, and does not trap you in a punishing multi-year contract to get a fair price.

## Are you a top-rated Austin pro?

Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required.

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Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here.

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