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Nest Aware Plus is a premium service that stores 60 days of history and 10 days 24/7 recording for the exceptionally paranoid. One thing I haven’t been able to figure out so far is how to snooze notifications if, for example, I know there’s going to be activity for some time. The app recognizes the unit separately as a camera and a floodlight. I like that you can set parameters for them independently. The floodlights are exceedingly bright and easily illuminate my entire pool area of 5000sqft.

SimpliSafe sells extra entry sensors, water and freeze sensors, a glass-break sensor, a panic button, a smoke detector, and a key fob. SimpliSafe also offers a door lock, which can be locked and unlocked via the app or the included PIN pad that attaches to the outside of your door. It works well, but you have to set it up through the system’s keypad .
Add-Ons and Upgrades
Without the subscription, I wouldn’t recommend it as you can only view videos in live mode . The set up was super simple and it probably took me about 5 minutes from opening the box to fully operational nestcam. You can be hundreds of miles away and see what is happening in your home and change any of the settings or even arm/disarm the system. For the price, this security camera system packs a big wallop!!! It has infrared night vision so it can record video at night.

Easy to operate and great settings to setup zones, times to record, motion sensor will pick-up any thing in the field of vision. Best investment in home security, wireless cameras also work up to 2 years on two AA lithium batteries! Super easy to set-up, and no monitoring fees if you use usb drive. I have yet to try my cameras with Alexa but you are able to monitor your home with Alexa-enabled devices. It’s very easy to install, use and the video quality is great during the day and with the infrared night vision.
Wyze App
Equipment is lightweight and very easy to install with peel-and-stick backings. With my system online, I set up a few “rules” and customized which notifications I wanted to receive in the Wyze app. For example, I set up a “rule” to arm the front door after 11 p.m. Every Monday through Friday, so if someone tried to break in, an alarm would sound, and the monitoring center would be notified.
And Nest Cam is designed to fit any style, with a range of colors and a tabletop stand that can also be mounted on a wall. The indoor Nest Cam has built-in intelligent alerts that notify you when theres activity. It knows the difference between a person, pet, and vehicle, and only sends alerts about whats important to you.
Wyze Accessories and Add-ons
Still, for anyone who wants a reliable system that’s easy to use, works with voice-control systems, and offers a good selection of add-ons, the SimpliSafe setup is still a great choice. It also has more indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras options than any other system we’ve tested. Unlike the other accessories, the cameras don’t actually trigger the monitoring service—for good reason, since you probably don’t want the cops coming every time you get a package delivered. The only notable add-on that’s missing is a key fob, something our other two picks offer.
It comes with 14 days of cloud storage for recorded events up to 12 seconds in length, person detection and the option to "name your price" -- even if that price is zero. The door/window entry sensor measures 2.1 by 1.7 by 0.7 inches. It’s powered by a single AAA battery and can be mounted using double-sided tape . The motion sensor is powered by two AAA batteries and has a 120-degree field of view . It can be installed using double-sided tape or mounting screws .
Create Routines and adjust brightness, sensitivity, and how long the light stays on Quickly take action. See live what’s happening at home or go back in time with free 3h events history. You can ask it to show you the live feed from your camera, and it will show it to you on your phone or tablet. That said, as long as there isn't a power outage, monitoring seems to work well .
Wyze specializes in smart home technology and has more gadgets than any other brand. From smart bulbs to smart plugs to a smart digital scale , it has just about every smart home device you can think of. If you’re looking for all the home automation your heart desires at low prices, we recommend Wyze. The touchscreen walks you through installation with large, easy-to-follow illustrations. We’ll take it any day over installation booklets or tiny illustrations on an app. ADT is the most experienced security monitoring company in the country.
SimpliSafe has some of the cheapest monthly monitoring fees available, and you can start or stop it whenever you want to. Use the Wyze App to manage and view multiple cameras, share your cameras with other users, view alert videos, and record and share photos and videos directly from the app. With its small size, magnetic base, and flexible 3-axis design, the Wyze Cam v2 can go anywhere you need it. It also has two way audio so if we can catch her in the act, we can tell her no don’t eat or drink that and she talks back to us through it.

Overall this is a decent floodlight camera if you don’t mind the price. You can setup the zone for which you want the camera to record events and turn on flood lights. You can also use google home app to configure it to respond on voice commands, although I never use this feature. Of course, that $82 price tag and $10 monitoring fee mean Wyze can't compete with everything the pricier competitors offer, and cell backup is the most notable cut feature.
Learn more in our full Ring Alarm pricing rundown and our SimpliSafe cost guide. The Best Home Security Systems in Canada Find the best home alarm system to protect your house. Combined with home security, home automation can help increase your home’s energy efficiency, remotely control your alarm system, and let you check in on kids or pets when you’re away from home. Vivint is our pick for the best home security system on the market today.