Home security reviews
from people who install and test them.
Our Mission
Home security is too important to get wrong — and the market is flooded with systems that look great in ads but fail when it matters. ShieldScore tests security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, alarm systems, and safes with the rigor of a professional security assessment. We simulate real intrusion scenarios, test response times, evaluate video quality in every lighting condition, and push smart home integrations to their limits.
Our team includes former law enforcement, certified security professionals, and smart home integration specialists who understand both the physical security and the technology sides of home protection.
Our Team
Security professionals, certified installers, and smart home analysts.
Derek is a former law enforcement officer and certified security consultant who has evaluated home security systems for over a decade. He tests every system in his own home lab with simulated break-in scenarios.
Amber bridges home security and smart home ecosystems. She tests how security devices integrate with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit — because a camera that breaks your automations isn't worth installing.
Frank has installed over 2,000 residential security systems across his career. He brings installer-level expertise to ShieldScore's reviews, catching issues that lab tests miss.
How We Work
Every security system we review is installed in our test home and run for a minimum of 30 days. We test detection accuracy, response times, false alarm rates, night vision quality, and smart home integration reliability. Alarm systems are tested with simulated entry scenarios. Cameras are evaluated across daylight, dusk, night, and adverse weather conditions.
Our complete process is documented in our testing methodology.
Editorial Independence
ShieldScore earns revenue through affiliate links to security equipment retailers and monitoring service providers. This funds our test lab and equipment, but affiliate status never influences our scores. We evaluate every product against the same standardized criteria regardless of partnership agreements.
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Get in Touch
Have a security product you want us to test, a question about a review, or a correction? Email [email protected].