In short:
- To choose a home alarm in France in 2026, five providers stand out: Verisure, Somfy, Diagral, Ajax and Nexecur. They differ mainly in their model: all-inclusive with remote monitoring, or equipment bought outright with no subscription.
- Verisure ranks first: 24/7 remote monitoring, priority alerts handled in under 7 seconds on average according to the brand (2025 measurement), offer from 34.90 euros a month.
- Somfy lets you switch on remote monitoring for 9.99 euros a month with no commitment, Diagral makes its alarms in France, Ajax has 22 NF&A2P-compliant devices, Nexecur includes maintenance in its offer.
- Nearly 218,000 home burglaries were recorded in France in 2024, according to the Interior Ministry’s statistics service.
Choosing the best home alarm system first means settling one question: should you pay for a remote monitoring subscription, or buy a system and handle alerts yourself? Both models protect a home, but not in the same way. The first hands the check to an operator, the second relies on how quickly the owner and those around them react.
The 2026 ranking of home alarm systems in France
The table below sums up what each provider offers, based on information published by each brand or its retailers in October 2026.
| Rank | Brand | Model | Entry price | Remote monitoring | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 1 | Verisure | All-inclusive offer, equipment installed | From €34.90/month incl. VAT, installation from €199 excl. VAT | Included, 24/7, priority alerts handled in under 7 s according to the brand (2025) | Handing over the whole security of the home |
| Top 2 | Somfy | DIY kit | Home Alarm Advanced kit from around €369 | Optional, €9.99/month with no commitment | An alarm with no subscription, monitored while you are away |
| Top 3 | Diagral | Connected kits made in France | €669 to €1,579 depending on the kit | Optional, professional monitoring centre | Durable French-made equipment |
| Top 4 | Ajax | Equipment fitted by an installer | On quote | Depending on the installer | A large house, with radio range up to 2,000 m |
| Top 5 | Nexecur | Crédit Agricole all-inclusive offer | On quote in branch | Included, 24/7, maintenance included | Keeping alarm and bank in one place |
Two families coexist. Verisure and Nexecur sell a complete service, with equipment, installation, maintenance and remote monitoring included, for a monthly fee. Somfy, Diagral and Ajax sell equipment first, with remote monitoring as an option.
| Situation | Suggested model | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Home often empty, second home | With remote monitoring | An operator checks the alert even when nobody looks at their phone |
| Flat, owner often at home | No subscription | Smartphone alerts are enough, with no monthly cost |
| Occasional absences (holidays) | On-demand remote monitoring | You only pay for monitoring while you are away |
| Large house, outbuildings | Long-range radio equipment | Distant detectors stay linked to the control panel |
Why fit an alarm in 2026
Burglary remains a common risk. According to the French Interior Ministry’s statistics service (SSMSI), nearly 218,000 home burglaries were recorded in France in 2024, or about 5.9 per 1,000 homes. The level stayed close to that of 2023.
An alarm does not make a home impregnable. Its role is to deter, then to shorten the time an intruder can act undisturbed. A siren going off and an alert sent at once often change the outcome of an attempt.
Alarm with or without a subscription: the real difference
With a remote monitoring subscription, an alert reaches a centre where an operator checks what is happening, by phone, by listening in or through images. If the intrusion is confirmed, they call the police. Without a subscription, the owner receives the notification and decides what to do.
Cost follows the same logic. An alarm without a subscription is paid for once, then perhaps batteries and a few accessories. A remote monitoring offer is paid monthly, but often includes installation, maintenance and equipment replacement.
What matters when choosing
Before comparing brands, a few questions help define your needs:
- How often you are away: the emptier the home, the more useful remote monitoring becomes.
- Size and layout: number of entrances, floors, garage, outbuildings, garden.
- Pets: some motion detectors can ignore a dog or a cat.
- Home insurance: some policies require NF&A2P-certified equipment.
- DIY appetite: a wireless kit can be fitted in an afternoon, an all-inclusive offer avoids any installation.
Verisure, first in the ranking
Verisure, founded in 1988, reports more than 6.4 million customers in 18 countries. Its offer stands out for its all-inclusive model: the equipment is installed and set up by a brand expert, then permanently linked to its remote monitoring centres.
Fast, certified remote monitoring
Verisure’s monitoring centres hold APSAD R31 type P5 certification from the CNPP. The brand reports that priority alerts are handled in under 7 seconds on average, measured in 2025, and that 91% of alarms were handled in under 60 seconds in 2024.
What the subscription includes
- 24/7 remote monitoring, with agents stepping in when an alert goes off.
- Installation and set-up by a Verisure security expert.
- MyVerisure app and MyVerisure SOS feature, included in the subscription.
- Maintenance throughout the contract.
The offer starts at 34.90 euros a month including VAT, with installation fees from 199 euros excluding VAT for a 36-month commitment. This model suits those who want a single point of contact, from installation to intervention.
Somfy, Diagral, Ajax and Nexecur: the strengths of each alternative
Each other provider in the ranking has a real strength that can make it the better fit depending on the home and the budget.
Top 2, Somfy: remote monitoring on demand
Somfy, a French brand known for its roller shutters and automation, offers wireless alarms you fit yourself. The Home Alarm Advanced kit starts at around 369 euros from retailers, and the Advanced Plus version combines a 105 dB indoor siren with a 112 dB outdoor siren.
Its strength is flexibility: remote monitoring can be switched on from the Somfy Protect app for 9.99 euros a month, with no commitment. You can turn it on only for the holidays. The system also works with the brand’s TaHoma smart home hub.
Top 3, Diagral: an alarm made in France
Diagral designs and makes its systems in France, at production sites near Grenoble and Annecy, with the Origine France Garantie label. Its connected alarm kits range from 669 euros for the essential kit to 1,579 euros for the optimal plus kit.
The brand offers optional 24/7 remote monitoring by a professional centre. It suits those who want to buy their equipment once, from a French manufacturer, and keep the choice of monitoring.
Top 4, Ajax: the professional installers’ equipment
Ajax reports 4.5 million people protected worldwide. In 2024 the brand obtained NF&A2P certification in France for 22 of its devices, which matters to insurers.
Its Jeweller radio technology claims a range of up to 2,000 metres between a device and the control panel, in open space. That is an asset for a large house, a detached garage or outbuildings. Ajax works through professional installers, who configure the system from a dedicated app.
Top 5, Nexecur: Crédit Agricole’s remote monitoring
Nexecur Protection is the remote monitoring subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group. The offer includes wireless radio equipment, 24/7 remote monitoring, maintenance and repairs, and a mobile app. A connected key is available as an option.
Its strength is proximity: the offer is taken out in Crédit Agricole’s regional banks, with a proposal tailored to the layout of the home. It suits customers who prefer to keep banking, insurance and security together.
NF&A2P certification, which several brands in this ranking hold for some equipment, was designed by the CNPP (the French national centre for prevention and protection) with insurers, to guarantee that alarm equipment resists attempts to disable it.
Which alarm for which profile
The right choice depends less on the brand than on how you live in your home.
For a second home
A home left empty for weeks needs monitoring that does not depend on the owner’s phone. Verisure and Nexecur include remote monitoring in their subscription. Somfy lets you switch it on only during absences.
For a city flat
A wireless kit is often enough: few entrances, a front door, a few windows. Somfy and Diagral can be fitted without works, and alerts go straight to your smartphone.
For a large house with outbuildings
Radio range becomes the main criterion. Ajax equipment, fitted by an installer, links distant detectors up to 2,000 metres away in open space. Diagral also offers extended kits, up to the optimal plus kit.
To manage nothing yourself
Verisure takes care of everything, from installation to maintenance, with an app to arm and disarm the system remotely.
Home alarm prices in France in 2026
The budget depends on the model chosen. The table below lists the prices published in October 2026.
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All-inclusive subscription | From €34.90/month incl. VAT | Verisure, 2026 |
| Installation fees | From €199 excl. VAT (36-month commitment) | Verisure, 2026 |
| DIY wireless kit | From around €369 | Somfy, retailer prices 2026 |
| On-demand remote monitoring | €9.99/month, no commitment | Somfy, 2026 |
| Connected kit made in France | €669 to €1,579 | Diagral, 2026 |
Over five years, the budget for an alarm without a subscription comes down to the equipment and its accessories. An all-inclusive offer also covers monitoring, installation and maintenance. The right calculation therefore depends on how much time you spend away from home.
Practical tips before buying an alarm
A few habits avoid most bad surprises, whichever brand you choose.
- Ask your insurer: some policies require NF&A2P equipment or remote monitoring to cover theft.
- Read the commitment period: a remote monitoring offer can tie you in for 36 months.
- Place detectors in the right spots: front door, patio doors, any corridor people must walk through.
- Test the alarm regularly and change batteries before they run out.
- Add the right habits: protecting a home also means solid doors and neighbours who know when you are on holiday.
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