Category AI Visibility Report
Alarm Systems AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈18,588
Est. AI queries / month
12
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 12 buyer topics in Alarm Systems across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 18,588 AI queries per month.
- Ring leads the AI shelf with 19.8% of brand mentions, followed by SimpliSafe (13.9%) and ADT (7.8%). The top three hold 41.5% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Business alarm systems” (top keyword “alarm systems business”, ~3,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on google.com most (17.1% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ring | 3,668 | 19.8% |
| 2 | SimpliSafe | 2,576 | 13.9% |
| 3 | ADT | 1,443 | 7.8% |
| 4 | Abode | 1,225 | 6.6% |
| 5 | Vivint Smart Home | 946 | 5.1% |
| 6 | eufy | 880 | 4.7% |
| 7 | Kidde | 503 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Compustar | 483 | 2.6% |
| 9 | First Alert | 446 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Cove | 423 | 2.3% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business alarm systems | ≈6,685 | alarm systems business | 3,600 |
| Wireless home alarm systems | ≈6,194 | wireless home security alarm systems | 5,400 |
| Apartment alarm systems | ≈5,709 | alarm system for apartment | 3,600 |
| Best home alarm systems | — | best alarm systems home | 33,100 |
| Fire alarm systems | — | fire alarm | 49,500 |
| Car alarm systems | — | alarm systems auto | 9,900 |
| Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms | — | carbon monoxide alarm | 27,100 |
| Home alarm systems | — | alarm | 368,000 |
| Alarm systems near me | — | alarm company | 4,400 |
| Alarm systems installation and repair | — | alarm systems installers | 9,900 |
| Alarm systems with cameras | — | wireless alarm systems with cameras | 8,100 |
| DIY home alarm systems | — | diy alarm systems for home | 33,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| google.com | 807 | 17.1% |
| security.org | 776 | 16.4% |
| youtube.com | 531 | 11.3% |
| safehome.org | 414 | 8.8% |
| reddit.com | 414 | 8.8% |
| safewise.com | 228 | 4.8% |
| usnews.com | 158 | 3.3% |
| consumerreports.org | 127 | 2.7% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for alarm systems?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Ring (19.8%), SimpliSafe (13.9%), ADT (7.8%), Abode (6.6%), Vivint Smart Home (5.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about alarm systems?
GEOly estimates ~18,588 AI queries per month in this category across 12 buyer topics, led by “Business alarm systems”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for alarm systems?
The most-cited domains are: google.com, security.org, youtube.com, safehome.org, reddit.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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