residential security systems
99View at Best Buy$249View at Walmart?For those looking for a less expensive outdoor security system, the Arlo Pro costs just $189 for a single camera/base station setup; the newer Arlo Pro 2 is $299. The main tradeoff?The Arlo Pro records video at 720p versus
1080p for the Arlo Pro 2. Otherwise, you get a generous storage plan, a two way audio, a weatherproof camera and an excellent app with a lot of features. Read our full Arlo Pro review. Reasons to BuyExcellent audio, daylight videoReasonable cloud storage
plansSimple to use, flexible softwareReasons to AvoidBlurry night videoMobile app not optimized for tabletsCord isn't fully weatherproof$94. 99 View at Amazon$99. 99View at Walmart$99. 99View at Best Buy?Kasa's lower cost outdoor security camera is a good deal if you don't mind a few tradeoffs. Daytime 1080p video from this camera was excellent, but nighttime video was less defined; it was hard to make out people's faces. The camera is weather resistant, but the connection between its cable and power supply is not. We also liked that its app lets you set up custom motion zones.
burglar alarm panels
99 at Pros: Sharp video quality. Face recognition. Accurate motion and sound detection in testing. Amazon Alexa support. Cons: Requires cloud subscription to view recorded video. Some barrel distortion. Doesn't work with other
smart home devices. Bottom Line: The Wisenet SmartCam D1 is a smart video doorbell that offers face recognition, sound detection, and sharp image detail. Read ReviewIt's 11 o'clock and someone is at your door. Do you know who's there?If you're an apartment or condo renter, there's a very good chance the answer is 'No. ' Existing video doorbells don't
really work for you – or your landlord's strict rules.
fire and security systems
Home security isn’t always about criminals; it can also be other emergencies like fire or heart attack. However, it takes a specialized
service to
deal with more than just a break in. Either way, the ability to contact emergency services is an essential part of every security system. An alarm that makes a lot of noise may scare burglars off, or it may be ignored. Calling the homeowner is nice, but he or she is most likely ill equipped to deal with criminals. Police officers cannot be ignored and are trained to deal with the situation.