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Best Smart Security System

By Readers' Choice On 8/15/24 at 12:00 PM EDT

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Keeping your loved ones safe is always a top priority for homeowners, and a smart security system can offer peace of mind without hands-on maintenance. Thanks to Wi-Fi and an app-connected interface, you can view your home's activity inside and out in real time. Smart systems make it easy to keep an eye on your kids indoors, watch the grounds at night or lock the door remotely after a hurried morning. Our expert-curated security systems rank high in the market and offer the tools you need to protect what matters most.

These 10 brands were selected by our expert panelists and contributors and voted on by readers as the best of the best for smart security systems.

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1. SimpliSafe

With customizable packages and 24/7 professional monitoring (for a fee), SimpliSafe offers a comprehensive home security landscape. Indoor and outdoor packages come ready to be installed by you or a trained technician, or you can pick and choose the equipment you need. The SimpliSafe app puts full control at your fingertips or at the sound of your voice, thanks to integration with Alexa, Google Assistant and your Apple Watch.

ZOSI

2. ZOSI

A popular choice for warehouses and offices, ZOSI is also a pro at monitoring your home turf. Their wireless systems cover indoors and outdoors using HD cameras with recording ability, motion sensors, night vision, two-way communication and more. ZOSI offers a variety of packages and bundles so you can choose as many or as few devices as you need.

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3. Arlo

Compact and efficient, Arlo offers eight smart functions and 24/7 surveillance for peace of mind. From water leak and temperature detection to carbon monoxide alarms and window tilt alerts, this security system is comprehensive. And thanks to the intuitive Arlo app, you can control each function within one interface.

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4. Lorex

For over 30 years, Lorex has provided trusted home security systems, and they're smart solutions offer the same reliability. Their wide range of products, from sensors and doorbells to indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi cameras, offer great features like smart motion detection, 4K recording and color night vision. Enjoy no monthly fees, including for cloud storage, with Lorex monitoring solutions.

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5. Abode Smart Security

This contract-less security system offers customizable packages depending on your needs. The basic kit provides a smart security hub, a mini door/window sensor, a motion sensor and a key fob. Upgrade to a 9- or 12-piece bundle for extra sensors and other smart features. A big bonus of the Abode Smart Security kit is its ability to sync with smart home ecosystems like Apple, Amazon and Google, to name just a few.

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6. ADT

A long-standing leader in the home security community, ADT offers smart technology to keep your loved ones safe and secure. From portable keypads with emergency panic button technology to motion sensors and app-controlled cameras, ADT provides complete surveillance 24/7 that's as easy as the touch of a button.

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7. Blink

With features like HD live view and enhanced motion detection, Blink's wire-free smart security system is a long-standing favorite on the market. Shed some light outdoors with the 700-lumen LED floodlight featuring infrared night vision and two-way audio. The plug-in Mini 2 can be positioned both inside and out with Ring's weather-resistant power adapter and uses HD night view and a built-in spotlight to keep your home secure around the clock.

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8. Eufy

Cameras, alarms, doorbells, locks—Eufy offers a variety of first-rate home security features with no subscription required. Thanks to 180-day battery life and/or solar-charging capabilities, you won't have to worry about losing coverage. Other great features include 360-degree pan and tilt coverage, smart AI detection and lighting and 2K or 4K full HD resolution.

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9. Wyze

If you're looking for a more budget-friendly home security system, Wyze has what you need. Their focused collection of sensors and cameras offers peace of mind without breaking the bank. Choose a home monitoring starter kit or make your own piecemeal system. Wyze also offers 24/7 home monitoring assistance for a monthly fee.

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10. Ring

A tried-and-true member of the home security community, the 14-piece Ring alarm kit includes a base station, two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors and one range extender. Monitor and customize all your devices through the convenient Ring app. Looking for coverage for a smaller space? Choose a 5-, 8- or 10-piece kit, or buy individual products, from panic buttons to flood and freeze sensors, to customize your perfect security system.

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Our Panelists

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Dynie Sanderson is a "Wanderous" gal who loves to travel the world and experience regional wines and cuisine. When not on her global adventures, she lives among the breathtaking rolling vineyards of the lush Napa Valley. She is the former Publisher and Editor of GuestWest Magazine and Food and Flavor Editor for Napa Valley Life Magazine. The Digital Publisher of NapaFoodGalTravels, she contributes to a variety of luxury digital and print publications. She is also a member of SATW, IFWTWA, BATW and NATJA. You can follow Dynie's adventures on her website, on Facebook and on Instagram.

Susan Lanier-Graham

Susan Lanier-Graham is founder and publisher of Wander With Wonder, an award-winning online travel journalism magazine. She has authored more than 75 books and hundreds of magazine articles while traveling the world over the past three decades. Susan's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including various AAA publications, TravelandLeisure.com, Hotels.com, Modern Luxury, WHERE publications, Fairmont.com, Marriott.com and more. Susan is a member of Society of American Travel Writers, International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association, and North American Travel Journalists Association. She is also a Certified California Wine Appellation Specialist.