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Best smart home security system with monitoring in 2024
Professional monitoring is offered by many trusted names in home security
Home security systems are meant to provide safety and peace of mind day and night. Home monitoring products are more efficient than ever before, including outdoor security cameras that can detect human faces, doorbells allowing two-way communication with visitors, and smart hubs that alert users to unusual activity with a quick push notification.
Best smart home security system with no monthly fee in 2024
It might take a little extra legwork, but these systems will let you keep an eye on your home with no fees involved
Hiring an expensive company to install home security systems professionally is a thing of the past. Many trusted security names, such as SimpliSafe and Ring, empower homeowners to save money by installing and monitoring their own smart home security systems — no contract, no monthly cost. These DIY systems still guard the home against intruders (or other emergencies like flooding or carbon monoxide leaks), keep the resident updated with remote alarms and mobile apps, and cut out the monthly premium.
Best smart home sensors in 2024
Smart sensors, watching for anything from water leaks and flooding to unexpected opened doors and break-ins, are a must in any smart home
Smart home products allow us to control and automate many parts of our lives and homes. From bedrooms to kitchens, you can add these web-connected devices to every nook and cranny of your domicile, but what about doors and windows? Whether you’re looking to add home security peripherals to an existing smart ecosystem or want to monitor that slow leak in the bathroom, what you're looking for is a smart home sensor.
Go big or go home with $320 off this Arlo Pro 4 bundle
Best Buy's Early Black Friday sale continues to crank out delectable deals
If you're finally jumping on the DIY home security bandwagon, welcome! The best smart home security cameras have evolved from fussy, low-res webcams to full-featured cameras supported by well-established ecosystems. Arlo's security system is among the best platform-agnostic options on the market today, and the Arlo Pro 4 is one of our favorite security cameras, indoor or outdoor. The cameras retail for $200 apiece — well, they're normally on sale for $140 — and for the price of two Arlo Pro 4s, you can get a third camera, four batteries, a charging dock, and anti-theft mounts for each camera. That's a lot of kit for $280.
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is down to $130 in this early Prime Day deal
Grab one of Ring’s bestselling doorbell cameras for $50 off
Knock, knock! Who's there? Yup, it's another early Prime Day deal. This time around, the one chiming its way onto your radar is the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, which probably doesn't need any further introduction. But okay, if you insist, it's one of Ring's finest video doorbells, offering the highest resolution video out of all the battery-powered Ring doorbells. This smart doorbell camera was just on sale for Memorial Day, but in this early Prime Day deal, you can score it at an even lower price point: $130, its best price to date. That's a $50 price cut, which may help in convincing you to finally take the plunge.
Wyze Cam Outdoor v2 review: Low light footage that won't leave you in the dark
Peace of mind for six months on a single charge
Wyze has become very well known for producing affordable home security devices that perform on par with cameras two or three times as expensive. Since the company introduced its first camera with its “Starlight” sensor (and subsequently put that sensor in every camera update), the improvements to low light performance and added color footage at night have made them excellent bang-for-the-buck cameras. The original Cam Outdoor was already great, but the Cam Outdoor V2 version is one of the best battery-powered security cameras money can buy.
Arlo's smart security camera subscription prices will rise next month
You can still get an annual subscription at current prices, though
Some of the best home security cameras come from Arlo, and its products have proven their mettle by upholding user privacy while brands like Eufy are now synonymous with integrity concerns. Arlo kicked off the new year with an email to customers announcing the discontinuation of older security camera models. Now, the brand is hiking subscription prices associated with its subscription services used to operate the cameras, in some markets including the US.
Take advantage of Reolink’s ridiculously good Black Friday sale to upgrade your smart security
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If you’re looking to secure your home this holiday season, or perhaps just want to know which of your in-laws are at the door, consider the TrackMix PoE Black Friday deal from Reolink.
Eufy's subscription-free doorbell is even cheaper on Amazon today, but the deal won't last long
You have until the end of the day to purchase a wireless video doorbell for just $80
A smart doorbell camera can make keeping an eye on your home much easier, whether receiving a package from UPS or weeding out "guests" trying to sell you their services. While big players like Google Nest and Ring have some of the most advanced doorbells on the market, their price tags are enough to make your wallet quiver in fear. Thankfully, Eufy's battery-powered video doorbell camera won't break the bank, and you can pick one up for a mere $80 on Amazon today — no subscription needed.There's a lot to like about Eufy's video doorbell, especially at its price. Setup is pretty straightforward, and it hits the basics you'd expect from a doorbell camera: 1080p video, tall 4:3 field of view, instant alerts, and more. It works wirelessly, too — the manufacturer claims a long 4-month battery life from a single charge. And unlike some of its competitors, you'll be able to save your recordings locally without enrolling in an expensive subscription.At $80, Eufy's doorbell is $40 under its $120 price tag. If you've been searching for a doorbell that's both affordable and a solid performer, we recommend pulling the trigger on this unit. You'd be wise to act fast as this deal is only available through the end of the day. Follow the link below to check it out.Buy: Amazon
Wyze launches $60/year home monitoring service with proactive 911 dispatch
The package includes a network hub, door keypad, and motion sensors
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If there's a speedrun record for releasing tech products, Wyze might be on track to break it. In November alone, the company announced new sprinklers, vacuums, thermostats, third-gen Wyze Cams, and smartwatches. Wyze isn't stopping there, as it has come through on the launch of its home monitoring service.
Ring's new floodlight cam features its best motion detection yet
Plus, full color Pre-Roll on the Video Doorbell 4
It's been a busy start to the year for Ring. After releasing one of the most affordable smart doorbells on the market today, the company has returned with not one but two new cameras designed to keep your home monitored when you aren't around. In addition to a brand-new Video Doorbell 4, Ring is finally upgrading its popular floodlight with the new Floodlight Cam Wired Pro. Both versions are gaining some great improvements over the last-gen models.Of the two, the new Floodlight Cam is undoubtedly the more exciting device, and not just because Ring has already introduced two other doorbells this year. The Floodlight Cam Wired Pro, which the company calls its "most advanced outdoor security camera yet," is the first upgrade for the product since it was launched in 2017. It's keeping the same basic specs of the original model — two 2,000-lumen LED lights, 1080p recording, a 140-degree range for detecting motion — but with a few of Ring's "Pro" enhancements added into the mix.
Nest Cam Indoor 3-pack is back down to $248 (~$100 off)
Secure your own nest with these Nest cameras
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Nest products offer some of the tightest integration with Google Assistant around, and right now, you can grab a pack of 3 Nest Cam Indoor security cameras direct from Google on eBay for just $248. That's roughly $100 in savings on a package of cameras that offer all the home security essentials you need.
Security cameras are one of the best investments you can make when it comes to keeping your home safe. Right now, you can get a 1080p security camera from Yi with two-way audio and night vision for just $17.99 on Amazon — its lowest price yet.Just because this camera is affordable doesn't mean it skimps on the essentials. With 1080p resolution video and night vision, you'll be able to get a clear picture of what's going on in your house no matter the time of day. The 112° degree viewing angle means that you can capture plenty of space in the scene, too.
Safeguard your home with up to 38% off Eufy security cameras from Amazon
Great deals on smart video doorbells and the eufyCam 2
Anker sub-brand Eufy makes some smart home security products at affordable prices, and today, three of the company's offerings are even more affordable thanks to Amazon's Deal of the Day. A eufyCam 2 and two of Eufy's security camera/doorbell combos are available for up to 38% off, with prices starting at just $79.99.
Eufy's brand-new wired 2K Video Doorbell Pro is already on sale for $140 ($60 off) at Best Buy
New home security tech at a steep discount
We're all looking to keep our homes safe, but sometimes the price of home security options can be a barrier to entry. If you're looking to start setting up your home security network and want to save a little cash, you're in luck: the brand-new Eufy Security Wired 2k Video Doorbell Pro is on sale for just $140 ($60 off) at Best Buy.
Nexx launches its solution for giving existing home alarm systems a smart upgrade
Support for Alexa, Assistant, and even Siri
Smart home products are all the rage these days, but that doesn't mean "dumb" legacy alarm systems are obsolete. Nexx makes a variety of solutions that make things like garage doors and electrical outlets smarter, and now the company is turning its attention to alarm systems, delivering the power to arm, disarm, and self-monitor home security using a system that’s already installed.
Get a wireless security camera for just $60 ($20 off) on Woot today
Keep a 350-degree eye on your home
Whether you travel often, work late, or just want to keep an eye on your home, chances are you've checked out a number of smart security cameras. Some home security options can get pretty expensive — if you're on the lookout for an affordable security camera, Woot is offering the Zmodo Pivot Cloud for just ($20 off).
Doorbells have found themselves modernized for the 21st century thanks to the addition of video — seeing who's in front of the door before you open it, and being able to speak with them, helps improve safety and makes it easier to know if getting off your couch to answer the door is worth it. Last year we saw Arlo announce its Video Doorbell, which was a great value initially and only got better as new features arrived. Now Woot is offering up a savings of $40 off the $150 you'd normally pay.
Google is teaming up with security provider ADT to better promote its Nest smart displays and security cameras. In a 0 million deal that gives the big G around 6.6% of ADT's stock (with some caveats), ADT customers will get access to Google's Nest Aware subscription service, and ADT will be able to sell and install Nest gadgets.
Woot is selling refurbished Arlo Ultra cameras starting at just $150 today only
Options with one, two, or three cameras included
Arlo is one of the premier brands when it comes to home security cameras. It released an updated second-gen version of its popular Ultra security cameras earlier this month, but there wasn't a whole lot of improvement when compared to the original. And today, Woot is selling refurbished Arlo Ultra systems starting at just $149 for a single camera add-on.