
#WIRELESS SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM INSTALL#
You can install the Wyze camera with simple drywall anchors or the adhesive metal plate for magnetic installation (or you could pop the camera onto a metal surface in your home). Nearly every component in this package installs easily with the included adhesive strips.
#WIRELESS SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL#
This kit comes with two door sensors, one motion sensor, a keypad, and a Wyze Cam v3 to add some visuals to your setup without the need for professional installation. The foundation of this system is the Sense hub-a smaller speaker unit with antennas that establishes the connections to all your sensors.

The Wyze Home Security System is great for budget-minded homeowners who want reliable, professional monitoring. Overall, though, the Essentials kit earns our top spot for sheer functionality and simplicity. Also, while the SimpliSafe active monitoring is world-class and contract-free, it isn't the cheapest subscription available. If you're all-in on one of those ecosystems, integration might not be as seamless as alternatives directly from those brands. While the systems are compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, both work best through the SimpliSafe app. SimpliSafe has also spent a great deal of time on encryption to ensure that your home's alarm state and data are as safe as your home itself.Ĭhoosing SimpliSafe comes with some trade-offs. The sensors also work really well, rejecting false alerts from pets using a built-in algorithm and ensuring that alerts are detected quickly and reliably. The guided installation through the companion app is intuitive and beginner-friendly, and thanks to the display on the keypad, you know at a glance what state your system is in. Good looks aside, the functionality and simplicity that SimpliSafe provides mean that you can be up and running quickly. Shahidi recommends seeking out some of the slimmer adhesive tape kits that SimpliSafe offers if entry sensors seem too large for your doorframes. Because the sensors are all installed using adhesive strips, it's best to be sure you find a flat surface to mount these units onto for proper operation. The three included entry sensors and the motion sensor are also some of the sleekest we've seen and should fit nicely into most home aesthetics.

This kit also comes with a high-quality keypad with its own display to ensure easy control right when you walk in the door. The unique cylindrical hub features a pleasant glowing ring and serves as your main speaker interface for the system. Perhaps the most obvious reason is just how sleek and modern the system is. SimpliSafe's Essentials Security System Starter Kit is one of the best security ecosystems you can get on the market, and that's for a few reasons. Requires SimpliSafe app for best functionality Professional monitoring plans are a bit expensive The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.
