Best Home Security For Renters (2025 Update)

I would advise anyone who buys the Ring Alarm system to thoroughly read the instruction manual, lay out the products and accessories before starting. Installation will go smoother if you are familiar with the manual, products and accessories. The instruction manual is very helpful and it guides installation step by step from beginning to end. The instruction manual during set up mentions the Base Station will need to update the software when it connects to the internet. I would suggest connecting to the internet via an Ethernet cable to the modem instead of using WI-FI. This will speed up the software update to the base unit. Once the Base Station has been set up the rest of the installation will go very quickly. The white contact sensors and white motion detector is a breeze to install and are inconspicuous. When each sensor is installed verification is performed to ensure the sensor is working. The Ring Alert product has great features such as being able to purchase additional products, like contact sensors. The Base Unit and Keypad contain audible settings for volume of chimes/tones. Different audible chimes/tones can be selected for each door entrance into the home. Even if you choose not to have your home monitored by a third party, the system is still functional for home monitoring. Home monitoring without a third party will still allow alerts to be sent to your cell phone. I would recommend this product to anyone.norris47

I have been using the gen 1 Ring system for a couple years now and love the service. The system is incredibly easy to set up. You just take it out of the box, install the app, and follow directions. At the end, you're set up with a security system that rivals the big names that require expensive subscriptions and professional installation. You can monitor and control status away from home, set up custom codes, and many other cool features that are too numerous to list. The function from gen 1 to gen 2 seems to not have changed much, but the design and form of the hardware has improved dramatically. You can see in the photo the gen 1 system on the right and the gen 2 system on the right. The motion sensor and contact sensor have improved size considerably. The keypad has improved as well, and is way more attractive visually, and also more intuitive to use. Ring also made some good improvements on battery selection on the devices. The gen 1 motion and contact sensors both use CR123A batteries. Ring has now made it so the motion sensor uses AA, and the contact sensor uses CR2032. While it was nice that both gen 1 use the same batteries, they are not as readily available as the gen 2 selection. You can go to any local store and find both easily. Overall, Ring knocked it out of the park with the design improvements. They have taken an already great platform and improved the hardware in both size and aesthetics. Bravo, Ring!Rodney D

Before you purchase any Ring alarm system you must know that the app doesn't require your code to disarm. If a home invader knows this then the Duress code used on the keypad is worthless. All the invader has to do while you are under duress is to have you disarm from your smart home. I unfortunately invested in one of these systems found this out after getting to know the app and getting to know the system. Sure, the app can be deleted but what good would that be when you are away and not able to monitor from your smartphone? The Ring company builds their reputation on being able to use the app to monitor your home while away while away so you wouldn't want to delete the app. The app is a friend of the home invader since a code isn't needed to disarm your system. Perhaps readers might I just tipped off home invaders with this review. Well maybe because of this Ring will correct this major mistake. I already informed Ring about this. Ring also doesn't have a review section on their website for anyone to use to write a review. Buyer Beware!!!Disappointed

I've been very impressed with this system and what comes in the box is a great mix for the first time setting one up. I have a lot of windows on my lower level so I will be purchasing a 6 pack of sensors but I like that additional items can be purchased separately so I'm not stuck in some specific package. I work in software development so I'm very techy but this system was incredibly simple to set up and the app guides through each step so even if you aren't great with technology I don't think you should have any concerns on that piece. One area non-tech people would struggle with is moving all of their existing non-security devices (like you phone, computer, smart TV, etc) to using this WiFi…if you go that route. It is great because the Alarm Pro router (the big device) has excellent WiFi, pairs incredibly easily with the WiFi extender (one of the other devices in the box) which will solve most issues if your house doesn't have good WiFi coverage, AND it has backup cell service built in which could cover all your devices. Meaning, if your normal internet from Xfinity, AT&T, etc, goes out then it automatically switches to use the built in cellular backup and you won't even notice other than it'll be slower speed. You do have to pay if you go over 3gb which you likely will if the outage is long, but it's nice to have it available. I already have a great router and tons of devices connected that I don't want to change to a new router so this system is plugged into my other router and just being used for the Ring security devices. The only downside is if my internet has an outage I won't be backed up but I'm ok with that and it made the setup really simple so I don't need to do anything to my existing devices. As far as the security system goes, I love it! the sensors respond immediately, setup took just a couple minutes per sensor, and I've had no false alarms. You can also customize everything so for example during the day I have the system disarmed so there will be no alarms but I still get beeps when a door/window is open (you can customize the tone or if there is a sound for each sensor which is great). I set the schedule to arm the alarm at night automatically and I can control which sensors will sound the alarm and how long before the alarm sounds so if I forget and open a door late then I hear a quiet notification for awhile before the loud alarm wakes up my kid. The only thing I don't love about this is that it is kind of odd requiring two apps, one for the alarm portion and one for the router/WiFi. It makes sense because this is combining two independent (Amazon owned) company devices into one, and they make it clear when to switch between the two apps so it's not terrible and at least means they are two apps that function very well instead of messy broken stuff in one app. But for example the Ring app will let you change how bright the blue circle LED is (which is pretty bright by default) but then to turn off the white LED which is an inch away on the same device you need to go to the eero app. A lot of devices won't let you customize these things so I'm not going to complain, just an example of how some small areas can be a little strange using two apps for the same device. Overall this is certainly a 5 star system. I love that I can add monitoring if I want (costs $ but is cheap compared to others) or leave it as just a system for me to monitor (free). I think it's also wise to go with Ring because they keep adding more devices and innovating so you don't have to worry about the system becoming obsolete in a couple years, it is worth getting!JonC

This Ring Alarm Pro kit is a great value! I love that the Alarm Pro base station serves as an eero router! eero is the best mesh Wi-Fi solution on the market right now, and I love having the option to extend my mesh Wi-Fi network with additional access points in the future as I add more devices to my home. The Alarm hardware itself is quite nice. The individual sensors were surprisingly small and have a sleek modern/minimalist look. The dedicated hardware keypad is very convenient. I like that I can control my home's alarm system with Alexa, the Ring app, or the keypad for extra convenience. I was able to do a DIY install without much trouble. The hardest part was swapping out my existing router with the Alarm Pro base station and getting everything on my network reconfigured. However, if you've ever set up a Wi-Fi router before, it's very similar. Mounting the contact sensors, motion detector and keypad was very easy. The keypad includes a handy bracket for mounting to the wall, and the motion detectors adhere to the wall near windows and doors. I'm not sure how long the batteries will last in each component, but hopefully they work for the claimed 1-year without any hassle. The included range extender is great for flexibility. I had trouble getting reliable connectivity to a contact sensor located in my garage, but placing the range extender halfway between the base station on the sensor eliminated all reliability issues. The Ring app is very simple to use. It's very intuitive to switch between Home and Away, or disarm the whole system with a single button. The Ring app itself is a little annoying. I don't like that it it's trying to upsell me a subscription or advertise other Ring products. It gets the job done, but it's a bit bloated for my needs. I also don't like that I need to use the separate eero app to change my Wi-Fi network settings. It'd be nice if I could control everything from a single, dedicated app. The Ring Protect Pro subscription is a great deal, compared to other monitored security solutions on the market. I found that you can qualify for a home insurance discount from some providers. My insurer offers a 10% discount on my premium for having a monitored alarm system in my home. These savings nearly offset the entire cost of the subscription! I love having access to a backup LTE Internet connection through the Ring Protect Pro subscription. It's very reassuring to know that my home will continue to be protected and that I'll be able to continue to get on the Internet even if my primary connection is down The included eero Secure web filtering, ad blocking and usage stats are very compelling features! Overall, this Ring Alarm Pro kit offers a great value for everything it provides.KyleH

This alarm kit comes with a decent amount of features- key pad, four contact sensors, motion Detector and a range extender. From what I had read, the eero Wi-Fi 6 router has great reviews for speed but did not realize it only covers up to 1500 square feet. Which depending on the size of your house- that might not be adequate. Unfortunately that has been the case with our house. But they do offer eero extenders which are also sold separately. I personally had a tough time with set up, as I am not that skilled with technology, and using the two different apps became confusing during the process. The keypad is easy to use, and I really like that there is the opportunity to have access to alerting local police, emergency responders, and 24/7 professional monitoring (with additional subscription) but I still this this is a great option if you can afford the addition subscription. Also, it will send notifications right to your phone. I really like that there are no commitments and it can be month to month. A lot more affordable than other security options! The base and the keypad both give off a siren noise when the alarm is set off. The base sound is a lot louder than the keypad so it can easily be heard. Just by testing the system it seems accurate and I have more peace of mind when it is installed. Additionally, the sensor pieces are easy to set up and easy to change locations without much effort which is a really nice feature. The key pad can be plugged in or used wirelessly which is a great feature! It’s also cool that you can adjust the keypad settings in the ring app easily. I personally did not like that our internet had to be set up through the router that came with it. For me, this was a disadvantage as it didn’t provide enough coverage that we needed for the size of our home. Due to that reason I had disconnected it until we are able to purchase the additional extenders.Ginger20

This SimpliSafe 12 Piece Wireless Home Security System w/HD Camera is nice. It comes with 12 pieces & the setup was easy. The base station plugs in and controls all of the sensors. I use the motion sensors in bigger rooms & the entry sensors for bedrooms & doors. The siren is loud 95 decibels which is what I want in a security system. I set the wireless keypad by the door, so I can arm it before leaving & while I’m at home if I feel like it. The entry sensors come with adhesive tape so you can just stick them on. They also have a chime feature, so if a window or door is opened the base station chimes. The motion sensors have a nice range & can be turned off when I’m home so they’re not set off. This set also comes with a key fob which lets me arm & disarm it, & it also has a panic button on it. The camera is great and has HD quality. I can look at it from my phone when I’m not home. This set is well made and easy to use. I’d recommend it.AlexM

So far I like this system. The setup was very very easy and fun. I appreciate that nothing has to be screwed on, each sensor has those adhesive strips that last a very long time and the kit comes with more for when you need them. Each piece is individually packaged, which is very convenient if you don't plan to use each sensor right now, they're easily stored. I'm using the ios app. I didn't realize I'd need the apple home bridge in order to add simplisafe to my apple home. I was finally able to add the camera widget to my widget home page, so that's what I'm using primarily. The widget defaults to the camera but it also serves as a shortcut to the app. I also added the simplisafe integration to my Google home. It just tells me the status of my system and I can arm it to home or away or off completely. I used some adhesive strips to place the camera on the wall – the kit does not include a wall mount. The camera is just okay. It doesn't always pick up motion and sometimes the motion it detects is after someone has already left… But I can't see who because the camera didn't detect that part, just the door opening ::face palm:: Also, my front and back doors are directly across from each other, just barely 10 feet apart and the camera never detects anything at the back door. That said, I rely on my other camera for details. I wish I could add more than one user to the app account too, we're a big family and I'd like everyone to have access, or at least one extra person. I'd also appreciate a blinking light or something on the motion detectors but I like that they can be mounted or sat on a shelf. The details of the system can be viewed by double tapping anywhere on the keypad. It's easy to set up and use. I mostly use the app. It'd be nice to add on bases too, our place is 3 stories. For now this system has some annoying UT reasonable limits. I imagine that as time goes on, we will have everything that's needed for both security and convenience. I do appreciate that each sensor has its individual setting so you can arm one as away and one as home and even set instant triggers. There's countdown options for when leaving or when the system is accidentally tripped too. The service is a requirement of you want to actually use anything but there's like 3 tiers. I chose the one with monitoring. So far, so good and I'm looking forward to the improvements.Justnatalie

The system works well. There are pros and cons to it though. The alarm is loud, which is good. Sensors work pretty good for doors and windows. Camera is a little meh, and nothing is particularly useful without the subscription other than making a loud noise. I kind of feel like something using my internet should alert the police or me when the alarm goes off, but that hasn't been my experience yet. The app has very limited functionality without monitoring and push notifications have a delay. I'm unable to monitor my camera unless I'm on Wifi for some reason, even with 5g. Hopefully burglars are scared off by the wailing?krislovejmt

Super easy product to install. Excellent choice to satisfy the most basic home security needs even with the un-monitored option. Only reason this did not get 5 stars is due to the delay in alerting. All other aspects are good. When you trip any of the devices – Ring Doorbell, motion sensor, door trip, etc., it takes at least 10-15 seconds before the alert hits the app and let's you know. In the event of a break in, that's potentially a lifetime. Not sure if it has to do with the cloud component, but highly suspect it is. If that's the case, Ring should offer a small local storage option that then moves the data to the cloud so they can continue to make their money by forcing you to sign up for their cloud service option. When it comes to home security, I want to know the instant movement is picked-up so I have time to react to the situation. This much of a delay doesn't meet that mark. I could use cans and a string and get better results. So if you're looking for real time, move on. If near real time works for you and a delay is acceptable, this is a great option. I also had to purchase Alexa as the Ring system doesn't support Google Nest.Jill S

Ring’s reputation in video doorbells is incomparable, but I did not realize the company produced alarm systems as well! After using this 2nd Generation Ring Alarm (5 piece kit), I understand how Ring rightly earned its prestige as the premier manufacturer of home security systems! The installation of this system was surprisingly quick and simple— merely download app, plug, stick, and turn on! I was pleasantly surprised that there was no charge for using the Ring app! However, I definitely recommend purchasing the Ring Protect Plus Plan if it is not cost prohibitive (It does include a complimentary month to try out for yourself as well.) As for the device, I thought the keypad was intuitive with its picture icons and its simplicity in contacting either fire department, police, or medical help with just the push of the corresponding button. The design of all the components is modern, sleek, and unobtrusive. The alarm siren is rightfully loud and blaring. I love the seamless integration with Alexa Echo enabled products as our home is already using them— this is definitely one of my favorite features! Lastly, I appreciate that different generations of Ring systems and products are all compatible—a major convenience if I choose to add more products in the future. Overall, I highly recommend this product! It gives me peace of mind during these uncertain times for my family and my home, especially when I’m away.Ticowjw8

I got this system 2 years ago at Costco and I love it. It’s affordable and works great in apartments, duplexes, and houses as I have lived in each category with this alarm system. The alarm itself when triggered is very loud and I found out by mistake when I lived in apartments. You can monitor the system yourself or pay a monthly fee of around $10 I believe for professional monitoring. In the phone app you can check the systems and each sensor in your house to see if they are open or closed and you can manually set the system to armed or disarmed when you aren’t even near your home (I armed the system from over 400 miles away a few times while visiting family). I also love that anytime the windows or doors are opened the system sends an alert to my phone about which sensor has been tripped. Great product and I highly recommend it.madison .c

Purchased this for my phone along with a ton of cameras. We live outside of the village so there isn’t too much action. It’s helpful when I receive Amazon, FedEx, or UPS delivers. The drivers love to ring and say hello to us and let us know our packages arrive. It’s also helpful because there has been car jackings in the past and some burglaries around the area so we are able to make sure our home is safe. Love the Ring system and love how we are able to look at our phones to see the action around our home. The setting where you can alarm your home while you are away for a long period of time is my absolute favorite.chelsea.b

Plus: A pretty complete system! Everything, with the exception of the door/window contacts was super-easy to setup. The motion detectors do a great job and, once properly setup, the contacts do what they're supposed to do. Cons: Had a heckuva time getting all 3 contacts setup properly. Kept getting some silly error codes on two of them. 3rd one was just fine. I was finally able to completely eliminate the two problem contact modules, default them to OEM and start over. A bit of "nudging" but, got them working and have had no issues since. Bottom line: Yes, I would recommend this system! I also have the Ring doorbell and 2 additional cameras outside. Everything ties back into the phone ap. Well done!joh_miliu

Was in the market looking for a user friendly Alarm kit that was within my budget, easy to install and operate and provide the same protection that we currently have with our hard wired alarm. The RING Alarm was the perfect choice to get. The price was reasonable, the unit was expandable, up-gradable, portable (if you decide to move) and the optional monitoring service cost was lower than our current alarm service. The devices in kit were not 'cheap' feeling and getting them set up to our wifi was a breeze. Since the unit was expandable, I could add additional window and door sensors, keypads,motion detectors and even a smoke alarm if I decided to. The best part of this whole kit is the fact that the base unit notifies you directly (if not monitored) for any alarm activity. As we already have RING cameras, it was a plus to see all these devices in one dashboard. Will definitely recommend the RING Alarm Kit for anyone looking to secure their homes/apartmentsBoxerDude

No display on keyboard and system does not perform as most alarm systems and 90% of phone help have no clue how systems worksDen

The Wyze Home Monitoring Bundle is a GREAT deal at $60. including 6 months of monitoring. The system is very easy to install and set up. Wyze support is very good if you need them.Alex

Unit came as packaged, delivered on schedule. Never received the coupon to redeem for the monitoring service. Working with Wyze directly, but frustrating that I've got to go through this.Michael

I’m a long time Nest user and have an outdoor IQ cam, Hello doorbell, and this cam with the power cord. The new cam has decent image quality but still appears grainy to me sometimes despite being set to high resolution. I’d have given it 4 stars if that was the only issue. The bigger issue is that as of March 2022 the Google Home app’s support for the camera is still lacking and I’m losing faith that they have plans to improve this significantly. The ability to look at camera history is clunky, sometimes when clicking push notifications on iOS I get taken to a view that says the video stream isn’t available yet, and you can’t seem to save a custom period of time to a clip. You can only save a clip of the chunk of time the camera determined there was an event. For example I had a suspicious vehicle driving around one night and I could only save the 30 seconds to a minute or so of time that it considered it an event. I couldn’t save the rest of the time that the vehicle was moving around outside my set alert zone. It’s an ok camera, but if I wasn’t already invested in Google Nest I may have considered another option like Ring.A3ARoc

Contrary to some of the reviews, I found this new outdoor camera from SimpliSafe to be just what I hoped it to be. My home security system is SimpliSafe, and after a couple of years of experience with them and their products, I am still a happy customer. Before installing, be sure the battery is fully charged. If you don't already have the SimpliSafe app, you need to install it. When you have decided where to place the camera, the hardest part of the project, installing the magnetic mounting, begins… took less than 5 minutes. Attach the camera to the magnetic mounting…takes a second or so. Using the app, the final step is aiming the camera to cover the area you wish to monitor. The camera works as advertised. The wide range of vision and sharpness of view is excellent. Mine is mounted over the door to my raised deck. It shows the entire deck, as well as either side and into the tree line about 30 feet away. For a entirely wireless operation, it works great. Easy to install, works great, and competitive pricing makes for a nice package. For me, it's another great product from a brand in which I have total trust. Plus, SimpliSafe has excellent customer service should you need assistance on any products or service. I definitely recommend it.cipher469

This is hands down one of the worst cameras, let alone outdoors cameras I have ever used. We bought into the Simplisafe system and have several cameras, sensors all of that, but the design and integration of this one is mind boggling. Problem #1- Constant Disconnects and Inability to View This thing will not stay attached to our system no matter how hard I try or where I place it. For some reason they designed it to operate almost like a standalone camera? And you can forget live view. By the time it connects and brings it up, whatever you wanted to see is long gone. Problem #2 – Inconsistent Motion Detection We placed this by our front door since our home is historic and doesn't have the hookups for a doorbell. No biggie. What is a biggie is that this camera will miss movement 8 times out of 10 and if it does pick it up, it's ALWAYS delayed. So it will catch someone leaving instead of coming up. Problem #3 – System Treats Like a Third Party Camera One of the things I loved about simplisafe was the video capture when the alarm was armed or disarmed and when movement is detected. Guess what? No video provided from this camera. So when you disarm your system or arm it, only video feeds from internal cameras or the doorbell show up. Unacceptable if trying to figure out what family member just arrived home or is leaving. One more issue we have been having since this was installed is now the whole system is out of whack. Not sure if it's a coincidence but we get constant restarts and the home base saying "Welcome to Simplisafe" at least once a week. I used to give Simplisafe a pass since they were considered a more budget friendly option, but with the price of this camera and their monitoring fees being higher than the others at this point, I think it's time to look elsewhere.Tjggator

I have had the Defender 2K wireless cameras on my house for a couple years now so, when the new Pro 2K units came out I figured I would give them a try. Here are my PROS and CONS of the new cameras. Pro: 1. They are easy to install and setup with the WIFI 2. The only have a power cord to run and then it's wireless video 3. They have a very small footprint 4. They mount almost anywhere 5. They have very good video quality in the daylight Cons: 1. The cost is a great deal more the the Standard 2K Wireless 2. In night mode the camera gets a great deal of light interference from even the slightest amount of light even it's own LED. 3. If you mount the cameras under an eve or close to another wall, you will get huge light blooms. To the point of being useless in Night Vision mode. I had to turn mine off completely to be able to see anything at all. 4. There is still no PC/Windows software for the cameras so you are hindered by having to use only your Cell Phone and your carries data cost to be able to view your cameras. 5. They require a much larger SD card to hold the information without having to clear old data everyday 6. The Human Detected mode is pretty much Detect Anything mode, so really not very helpful. Overall: The are a nice camera with a lot of features that I can't use because of lighting issues and they are more expensive then my older cameras but, I do like the Two Way Communications they offers. If the Cameras functioned at night without issues, I think they would be worth the cost. Unfortunately for me they don't. I would have been just as happy with the $69.00 2k Wireless vs $179.00 Pro 2K WIFI.Wmlipe

As an owner of another competitive brand, I have decided to try this new model. My issue with previous brand was I was receiving too many alerts for triggers such as rain drops, flies, snow flakes, etc. The Defender Pro model was claiming it had a human detection and it would help to avoid false alerts. After using the Defender Pro model fo a few months, I can say that it is not as efficient as I was expecting it. I am still receiving false alerts on rain, snow, etc. Although the image is very precise and that is what I like about this new model. Don’t expect not to receive false alarms anymore with this model. My conclusion is if you really focus on this, you need to buy higher end equipment.FranceP

I was looking for a camera that I could install under my carport. I wanted to video any activity when I wasn't home. I want to say that the camera is awesome and so much more than I expected! I have tried other cameras in the past but nothing like this. Not only will it send me the alerts I am interested in, like when a human is detected, but it also helps me see in the dark. I wasn't looking for a motion light but it also serves that purpose for me. When I forget to leave a light on at night, I don't have to worry about coming home in the dark. As soon as it picks me up on the camera the spotlights come on. It’s just what I need to unlock my door and get in my home. Thank you for making such a great product and helping to protect my family.Justin C

East to set up…..components work well. I have been adding more components as I get more used to the system and how easy it is to use. Really like how I can set up the kids and not need a key pad for them. Brian McC.brmccl9787

This SimpliSafe security system is very durable and quality made. It was so easy to install and required no screws or drilling, which is fantastic! It is so easy to control and access cameras with the app on the phone and easily picked up motion and movements with the cameras. Works great indoor and outdoors, for door and window security as well as detecting any nefarious activity around home perimeter!Angwags1

The SimpliSafe 10 piece wireless system is the best I’ve owned so far. Starting with plugging in the hub and grabbing the keypad, I was able to easily set up every piece of the system from cameras to motion sensors to door and window sensors. I was able to get them all on board in no time. The outdoor camera posed a slight challenge because I think we have a bad battery. On a full charge, it didn’t last the full night. We did have slight difficulty setting this up and the battery may have been why. We now have piece of mind while away and at home.Angie4u

Security and home monitoring is always prevalent in my mind. For years I was paying for equipment that was to be "top notch" only to see new products hitting the market and it made mine look obsolete. "The old saying if it is not broken don't fix it " did not apply in my case. This SimpliSafe program allows me to be IN charge of my security . The 10 piece system came with a base station, a keypad, 4 entry & 2 motion sensors, the outdoor camera, Cam , batteries, decals and the yard sign. This is way more product than I was currently using. Before you begin, read the instruction manual and download the Simpli-Safe app. You will be able to install everything and be up and running in about 45 min to 1 hour depending on your internet- Wi-fi Strength. With installation I did not have to drill holes or run additional network lines all I needed to do was add the mounting tape-pieces to eat item and place where I wanted it. Something to keep in mind … If you live in a area that is not surrounded by trees or additional houses you will need a stronger adhesive to ensure stability. There are a number of nice factors with this system including the night vision in color, the motion sensors, additional monitoring if I choose and the app works with Alexa and Google. Overall, very pleased with the system .DIY22!!

I like the price point of this camera, but it doesn’t work well even to be mid-grade price. It only detects motion about 25% of the time. I mainly got them for motion detection and recording so that was a huge disappointment. The video is semi consistent when it does decide to record, but it doesn’t record the entire motion encounter. In addition, the motion sensor hasn’t worked at all since I got a notification about my trial expiring soon (it hasn’t expired yet though.) The app is a little glitchy but is otherwise easy to navigate and the quality of the image and video is decent which is why they got 2 stars here. To be transparent, I didn’t do much research into these before I bought them, and to add to it, they were buy one get one free so I was pretty excited to buy them. Just know for this camera, you will need to sign up to a monthly Amazon subscription for cloud storage. Please consider before purchasingSimone

This security camera will show you live feed without a subscription! I got lucky enough to get 4 cameras for the price of 2 during Prime Day a few years ago, so I could install in the bedrooms and areas of my house where my little kids tend to play alone, so I don’t have to run from room to room to find out why they are being soooo quiet. If you’re a parent you know your concern starts when your kids are being way to quiet! It can sit anywhere, with without being plugged in and you can pair it to your phone via app and watch from anywhere in the world!!! As long as there's stable Wi-Fi inside the home. I watched my living room for 18 days while visiting my family in another country. This camera has the ability to record as well but you need a subscription to store the recordings on the cloud! Very clear picture with ability to zoom in (on your phone) and night vision is well lit black white. Best of all, this camera allows you to hear speak through it. It's also a fantastic way to monitor children and the elderly without having to run inside all the time to see if everything's alright! I believe the subscription gives you Alexa voice command when you register your blink on Amazon.com. Best camera, good picture, great features, very dependable and easy to install! The only issue (and this is the only reason why I’m not giving 5 stars) is because if the room is completely dark and you check the camera (especially if it is in your kids bedroom), a blue light turns on (it won’t make it bright, but if you’re facing the camera you will notice something is on even if your eyes are closed). It will also beeps while you’re checking the camera, so it can be distracting if your child is almost falling asleep… but other than that, absolutely nothing to complain about.jessica.p

First off the price is right. relatively easy to set up minus a few issues with it not recognizing my wifi. perfect size to hide in places you want monitored. Video quality is lacking a bit. one feature that would be a good add is not only being able to flip the video up side down but rotate it so you can mount it on a wall and have the video rotated to be level. the motion detection is bit useless. all night long it will record a pesky moth but during the day I can walk past it in front of it and it won't record. I have it set to the most sensitive setting (maybe that's why the moth is always showing up) but it misses other movement. if there is a way to fix these issues I would consider giving it a 4 star rating. this definitely isn't going to help you identify a burglar who broke in but will at least help see when someone is in your house when they are not supposed to (if the motion detection works)Stop making landfill

Buenas tarde en verdad me a resultado el producto pero necesito a esa misma alarma instalarle otro sensores adicionales y lo estoy buscando para comprarlo separado es posibleluischito05

This is supposed to be the best security home alarm yet they are the worst products on the market. There software doesn’t get updated regularly which causes people to have out of date systems which are easier to hack into if it’s not up to date. The worst part is the system shows you the home owner it’s up to date when it’s actually not. Giving you the customers a false sense of security. Don’t go with the supposed best company they’re less than subpar!ms. sher.w

This is the best upgradable DIY security system out there! It's exactly what I was looking for. I wanted: DIY, Upgradable smart devices, color touch screen panel, self monitoring, inexpensive monitoring options for future needs. This system checks every box for me. Easy to set up and the price was under $140 bucks. I also found extra ADT motion sensors at my local Best Buy for$4.99 each! I bought a few more for spares since they were so inexpensive. Panel looks great. Motion sensors have wide range and the iPhone app is very nice. This thing is an AWESOME value and it works as advertised. Just remember to use only ADT motion and door/window sensor but they're inexpensive. No need to ever pay for a three year contract again. Samsung and ADT have a winner!uagrad1985

Bought this to monitor a front door and works great so far. Had a little trouble setting up notifications on a second phone but the help desk was great. So far so good!!!Heike

The Lasershield was smaller than I expected. (I guess that's my fault, for not reading the dimensions), and I did not like the fact of having to pay a monthly fee for the phone service. The montion dectector does not cover as broad of a range I would of liked, nor is it as loud as I would of liked. Hopefully it will detect a burgular and scare them away, when the time comes.Critic4Life

I got it from Costco back in 2007 for $199 with 2 wireless detection units, 2 keychain remotes and the console. Same package at Sam's Club now (2009) is $189. The monthly fee I paid was only $14.95 even most people paid $19.95 to Rapid Response still consider low. The whole systems is under full warranty as long as you paid the monthly fee. The bad part is the monthly billing systems seems have bug but LaserShield still keep my home covered even I owe them 9 months fee unintentionally. I would advise them to improve the material outside keychain remote to be more rugged, add two-way voice plus keypad on console, increase the loudness of siren, and extend the types of sensor units (smoke, shake, flood, outside alert flashing light). Overall, its a turn-key system ready out of box!!!jc0chen

We loved this system, it was so well thought out and easy to use. Unfortunately, Google disconnected the Secure less than a month after we purchased it and and for several weeks didn't respond to customers' concerns about what would happen to the product and service. We lost faith in Google's commitment to home security since they discontinued after this was only around for about 3 years and they left very vague comments or refused to comment on the service after its discontinuance. If Google didn't have faith in their own product for the long term then we took that to meant that they did not either so returned it during the return period. Such a shame, it was a great system but we couldn't even purchase more parts to add on so it was only half-functional as a basic system covering half our house with no known date of when other parts would be available. Bummer, I wish they hadn't done this because we went with Simplisafe instead and it kind of sucks compared to Nest but at least they are committed to home security whereas Google was/is not and that matters more in the long run.Jacqueline

The good: 1) Easy setup, easy to arm, crazy amounts of notifications when anything moves. 2) After you buy the base station, the other detectors aren't as expensive. The bad: 1) Expensive compared to other brands (Simplisafe is way cheaper for more coverage). 2) You _MUST_ buy the alarm station to use the detectors, they don't work stand alone, so you have to pay the heavy price. The ugly: 1) Now requires integration with Google, which means they steal your privacy. 2) For some reason Hello Google (or whatever the Siri-like AI) is built into the devices now. Can't prevent it from being installed. 3) There are microphones on everything. Why does a motion detector need a microphone? I don't want my office to be bugged with Google microphones. I bought these to get away from their cameras with their microphones.Erik

The Nest Secure system has been a great addition to our smart home. I spent a lot of time researching home security systems and I decided to try the new Nest system. I’ve been happy with the results so far… What’s Included: The system includes the smart hub, 2 door/motion detectors, and 2 wireless tags (to arm and disarm). We added additional motion detectors for about $60 per sensor. Set-up: This was so easy and simple. We have the Nest app already downloaded for our other Nest products but adding new hardware was as easy as taking a photo of the smart tag. From there, the app walked thru each step. The main hub simply plugs into the wall and the motion/door sensors use a self-adhesive tape. The total set-up was about 30 minutes and I didn’t have a single error or issue. Integration: Since we already have the Nest app, this was seamless and easy. The system just works and this was one of the main reasons I choose Nest versus other brands. Experience So Far: The system is easy to arm, easy to disarm, and just works. The physical hardware is beautiful and blends right into our home’s décor. It just looks sleek and sexy (weird to say about an alarm system). The app makes this simple system so much smarter than other competitors. I like using my phone to arm/disarm versus walking to keypads around the house. The smart home/away feature is nice since it reminds me when our family is away and suggests arming itself. Wish List: I love the system but I wish it had additional components to buy. I’d like an extra siren/horn and glass break sensors. This would give us more peace of mind if we’re “armed and home” and someone tried to enter the home with force. Overall, the Nest system is easy to set-up, beautifully designed, small in size, and intuitive to use. I’m excited to use it.Jeff