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BEST SECURITY SYSTEM
BLUE BY ADT HOME SECURITY
SYSTEM $159.99 Llllm
Although SimpliSafe remains our top pick overall, the Blue by ADT
Home Security System is the best new system we tested in 2020.
It’s reasonably priced and versatile, so you can start small and
add components (such as door and window sensors, motion
detectors, and flood sensors) as you need them, and you can opt
to monitor your home yourself via the companion app or pay $20
per month for 24/7 professional monitoring. The system works
with lots of third-party devices, supports Alexa and Google voice
commands, and most important, performed flawlessly in testing.
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BEST SECURITY CAMERA
WYZE CAM OUTDOOR
$49.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllm
If you’re looking for an affordable outdoor security camera, the
Wyze Cam Outdoor is the best sub-$50 model money can buy.
It’s wireless, easy to install, and offers sharp 1080p video for much
less money than most of the competition—plus free cloud and
local storage. The Cam Outdoor has everything you need to
monitor activity outside your home, as well as Travel Mode, which
lets you take the camera anywhere, connect to it using your
phone, and record motion and time-lapse video without the need
for an internet connection. Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and
IFTTT support are icing on the cake.
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BEST SMART DOOR LOCK
AUGUST WI-FI SMART LOCK
$249.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllh
With the addition of embedded Wi-Fi that lets you connect it to
your home network without a bridge, the August Wi-Fi Smart
Lock is the company’s smartest model to date. It’s also the
smallest, featuring an attractive matte-black or silver design with
a textured grip. It’s easy to install and use, and it offers plenty of
features, including integration with voice assistants, support for
Apple HomeKit and IFTTT applets, and seamless integration with
a variety of home automation and home security platforms.
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BEST VIDEO DOORBELL
ARLO VIDEO DOORBELL
$149.99 Llllm
Arlo’s first video doorbell is a winner, offering stunning high-res
For an
affordable
outdoor
security camera,
the Wyze Cam
Outdoor is the
best sub-$50
model money
can buy.
