Home Security System

2 Home Security System Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Home security systems are an effective way to deter criminal activities and safeguard valuable possessions.

Homeowners opt for high-quality security systems to monitor their homes remotely, while also enjoying the added benefit of lower insurance premiums, up to 20%.

Starting a home security systems business can be a profitable venture, especially as more homeowners prioritize safeguarding their investments.

To start, you can partner with a home security systems manufacturer as a distributor or technical expert. Alternatively, you can create your own line of security systems from scratch.

To become a successful business owner in the home security industry, it’s important to have a basic understanding of technology and electrical systems.

This knowledge will enable you to install the systems correctly and earn recommendations from satisfied customers.

In this list, you'll find real-world home security system success stories and very profitable examples of starting a home security system that makes money.

1. Konnected Inc. ($840K/year)

Nate Clark, founder of Konnected, came up with the idea for his business when he realized there was a need for a smart upgrade to traditional home security systems. After developing an open-source version and gaining popularity on GitHub, Nate received requests to build units for others, leading him to create a physical product that allows homeowners to monitor their security systems from their phones. With approximately 9,000 orders per year and $1,000,000 in sales, Konnected continues to develop and expand its line to meet increasing demand.

How much money it makes: $840K/year
How many people on the team: 4

How A Solution To My Own Problem Turned Into A $70K/Month Smart Home Security System

Konnected founder Nate Clark shares how he developed an open-source solution to his own home security struggles, growing the business to generate an estimated $1 million in sales annually.

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2. SFKshop ($216K/year)

Nick Sfikas, the 21-year-old founder of SFKshop, came up with the idea for his eCommerce store when he saw an opportunity to help his dad transition from his outside job as a garage door installer to a more comfortable job. With his background in web development and digital marketing, Nick saw the potential for a 7-figure business selling smart home appliances and garage door motors online. Despite facing challenges in the first 6 months, SFKshop is now turning over $17,000 a month and has plans to expand its product range and increase its marketing efforts in 2021.

How much money it makes: $216K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1.5K
How many people on the team: 3

How I Started A $18K/Month Smart Home Appliances Online Store

A 21-year-old student from Athens who runs an eCommerce store selling garage door motors in Greece has managed to achieve a turnover of $17,000 a month despite being only 6 months old, which he hopes to boost through increased growth of garage door accessories under his own brand.

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