1. At a glance
2. Best overall
3. Best premium pick
4. Best value
5. Best indoor camera
6. Best on a budget
The best smart home alarm systems will be easy to install and integrate into your smart home, but most importantly, they'll also provide your family with the security they need. Whether your home uses Amazon, Google, or Apple as its smart home ecosystem, the five best security systems on the market can be found below.
We think that the Ring Alarm Home Security system is the best you can buy due to its great features and easy setup, but there are plenty of other great options that will fit your needs. Keep reading to find the setup that's right for you.
At a glance
Best overall
Feature-packed and reasonably priced, the Ring Alarm Home Security (2nd gen) system comes with a motion sensor, key pad, range extender, and more.
Best premium pick
If you need comprehensive security inside and out, the Arlo Pro 3 is an excellent camera system with local storage, two-way audio, and an easy wireless setup.
Best value
This 8-piece security system from Simplisafe is easy to install and expand with additional components, plus the alarm is loud enough to scare away any would-be intruders.
Best indoor camera
The ecobee Home Security system comes with a 1080p HD camera and a bunch of room, door, and window sensors with up to 16 feet of motion detection.
Best on a budget
Cheap and wireless, the Wyze Home Security Core Kit is easy to set up and includes multiple motion sensors with 24/7 professional monitoring (with a subscription).
Best overall
This five-piece Ring Alarm security system comes with a base station, contact sensor, motion detector, keypad, and range extender. You can control it all from one central location — your phone. If you have an Alexa-enabled device, that's even better. You'll be able to do it solely through your voice and check your system through any Alexa device.
The tight integration with Alexa is because Amazon owns the brand, but the Ring app for your phone also works well for those who aren't all-in on the Amazon ecosystem. Ring also comes with both free and paid cloud storage options as well as a payment plan for the entire system through Amazon. Note that while this is a five-piece starter kit, there are other pre-set options and custom kits available to best suit the needs of your home.
Best premium pick
Completely weatherproof and with zero wires involved, the Arlo Pro 3 provides two-way audio, a three-month Arlo Smart trial plan, HD video, color night vision, 160-degree field of view, and a loud siren that won't hesitate to let you know something is amiss.
Besides these consumer-friendly features, Arlo provides plenty for the prosumer, too. Features like local recording storage through USB or microSD, tight integration with all the major smart home brands, and voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant make it our pick for overall best when it comes to a security system you can install yourself.
Nothing is without its drawbacks, though, and with Arlo, the biggest is the price. In addition to the price of the hardware, you'll likely want to pony up the cash for Arlo's Smart service plan that includes live streaming, push notifications, auto-zoom and tracking, and two-way audio. You will find systems that sell for less, but they don't offer the ease of use and features that come with this one.
Best value
SimpliSafe has been named the best home security product by many online publications, and users like the assortment of sensors and easy setup that SimpliSafe offers.
This eight-piece kit comes with four window/door sensors, a panic button, programmable keypad, central hub, and a motion sensor, so it's ready for the simple and wireless installation in your home. You're also able to add up to 100 components, including HD cameras, additional keypads, or panic buttons without any reprogramming.
One major drawback is that you'll need to sign up for the company's "Interactive Service" for things like smartphone notifications, but the system will work without any paid monitoring solution.
Best indoor camera
If you want a comprehensive package that'll work right alongside your existing smart home ecosystem, consider ecobee's Home Security Solution. Although ecobee is primarily known for their indoor cams and smart thermostat, this product bundle includes everything you need to keep your home safe, including a single camera with voice control, two interior Smart Sensors, and four window and door Smart Sensors.
The camera records video in crystal-clear 1080p HD and night vision, plus it can detect when a person is in the frame and keep an eye on them with its 180-degree field of vision. It'll even recognize the sound of a smoke alarm and alert you if you're not home.
The included Smart Sensors can be easily installed on windows and doors and offer up to 16 feet of motion detection. If you use ecobee's smart thermostat, you can also use these sensors to monitor the temperature of every room.
Best on a budget
Among other reasons, Wyze's security products are nice because they're so customizable. You can start with a single motion sensor for $15 or go big with up to 100 units, including cameras, keypads, and more. If you want something cheap and comprehensive, however, we recommend the Core Kit.
For less than 100 bucks, this security system comes with a keypad, the Wyze Sense hub, a full room motion sensor, and two entry sensors for windows and doors. You also get three free months of 24/7 professional monitoring. If your security system gets triggered, you'll get a text notification in seconds, followed by a phone call, then a real agent will contact 911 if they haven't heard from you.
Installation is quick and easy, and you can always add a Wyze security camera later on if you need it. The Wyze app also gives you the ability to control the security system remotely, establish automatic schedules, and share access with friends and family instantly.
Bottom line
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These are the very best smart home security systems we've found this year. All of them have a variety of features, such as motion detection, smart alerts, and the like, but our personal favorite? Well, that has to be the Ring Alarm Home Security System.
Set up is simple, and the integration with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, as well as Amazon's Echo and Fire devices, is top-notch. It also works well through the Android and iOS apps, and new features are being added regularly, including new data privacy features.
Whichever setup you chose from this list though, you're going to be coming away with a simple, easy to use, and scalable solution. Now stay safe out there!
