We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.If youre looking for a home security system for a smaller space and dont mind going the pre-owned route, this certified refurbished eight-piece Ring Alarm kit is a solid option at $110.99a 48% discount from its usual $214.99. Like-New Ring Alarm 8-piece kit $110.99 at Amazon $214.99 Save $104.00 Get Deal Get Deal $110.99 at Amazon $214.99 Save $104.00 Designed for single- or double-bedroom homes or apartments, this kit includes a base station, range extender, motion detector, four contact sensors, and a keypadeverything you need to get started. Setting up the system is simple: Just download the Ring app, plug in the base station, place the sensors where needed, and activate them. The system offers three security modes: Home mode keeps outdoor sensors active while ignoring indoor ones, away mode arms all sensors, and disarm mode turns everything off. Just a heads up, according to this PCMag review, when the system is in disarm mode, it doesnt send you notificationsa potential drawback if you rely on alerts.Speaking of alerts, if youre fine with handling alerts yourself, you can skip the $20 monthly fee and opt for DIY monitoring. But if youd rather not play security guard, the Ring Home Premium plan offers 24/7 professional monitoring with automatic emergency dispatch. This subscription also unlocks integration with Amazon Echo, Alexa, and other Ring devices, giving your system a bit more versatility. That said, if youre big on third-party compatibilitysay with Apple HomeKit or Google Assistantyoull find this kit lacking. For that, the Abode Iota is a solid alternative, though at $299.99 (down from $329.99), its a bigger investment.