The Brinks Smart Security Essential system supports voice control and works with a host of Z-Wave components, but it requires a multi-year monitoring contract and takes a long time to set up.
Do-it-yourself security systems are on the rise, with smart home automation, affordable cameras, and price transparency making them appealing to consumers. Professionally installed systems will cost much more, but also are more likely to have better coverage of your home and smart tech. We've weighed the best systems in both categories to help you decide which system fits your
All Specs
DIY home security kits offer an affordable way to monitor your home, but none are quite as affordable as the new Wyze Home Monitoring system. It s simple to install and comes with everything you need to protect your home and its occupants, and if you pay just $59 for one year of professional monitoring upfront, the system itself ($49.99) is free. It works with the full lineup of Wyze smart home devices, as well as third-party products via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant routines. Its affordability, versatility, and ease of use earn Wyze Home Monitoring our Editors’ Choice award for affordable smart home security systems.