The Best Home Security & Monitoring 2026

Updated On December 30th, 2025

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Chamberlain - myQ Outdoor Battery Security Camera - White

Chamberlain - myQ Outdoor Battery Security Camera - White

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100%
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First Alert - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Works with Ring - White

First Alert - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Works with Ring - White

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94%
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Chamberlain - myQ Smart Garage Control - White

Chamberlain - myQ Smart Garage Control - White

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92%
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Chamberlain - MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad – Battery Operated - White

Chamberlain - MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad – Battery Operated - White

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82%
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Philips - Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera - Black

Philips - Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera - Black

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78%
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Cync - Outdoor Battery Smart Camera - Black

Cync - Outdoor Battery Smart Camera - Black

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0%
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Philips - Hue Desktop Stand Accessory - Black

Philips - Hue Desktop Stand Accessory - Black

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Philips - Hue Desktop Stand Accessory - White

Philips - Hue Desktop Stand Accessory - White

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Philips - Hue Security Camera Anti-Drop 5ft Cable - Silver

Philips - Hue Security Camera Anti-Drop 5ft Cable - Silver

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Philips - Hue Security Wired Camera - 2PK - White

Philips - Hue Security Wired Camera - 2PK - White

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1. Chamberlain - myQ Outdoor Battery Security Camera - White

Chamberlain - myQ Outdoor Battery Security Camera - White
100%

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See your property like never before with the myQ Outdoor Battery Camera. Stay connected 24/7 with a wireless camera featuring wide-angle, 2K video, Color Night Vision and live monitoring. The motion-activated spotlight helps deter intruders, while motion alerts keep you informed of activity. Designed for easy installation, the myQ Outdoor Battery Camera can be flexibly mounted anywhere. When it’s time to recharge, simply detach the magnetic camera head and use the included USB-C cable for quick power-up.

2. First Alert - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Works with Ring - White

First Alert - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Works with Ring - White
94%

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Connects to compatible devices via 3G, 4G, 4G LTE or Bluetooth; Split-Spectrum, ionization and photoelectric sensors; Nest app (download required); mounting hardware included

First Alert ZCOMBO is a state-of-the-art wireless combination smoke and CO alarm designed to provide early warning of a fire or CO. It features a fully insect screened Photoelectric smoke sensing chamber and an electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor, an 85dB horn, a supervised 3V (2 AA batteries) power supply, utilizes one test button to setup, test and silence. This combination alarm will operate with 3rd party, certified Z-Wave devices enabled with the First Alert protocol and the basic command class required by all Z-Wave devices. First Alert ZCOMBO also includes the Smart Start feature which allows a faster and more intuitive connection of device to hub and on-boarding via use of QR code scan located on device. By the requirements of the Device Class spec, this command class does not have to be mapped to any particular functionality for this device. The alarm supports one association group with up to 1 node and sends its alarms to that group. The alarm supports configuration parameter #1, which has a size of 1, a default value of 0, and when set to 1 causes the device to send double alarm messages. Upon the detection of smoke or CO conditions, the alarm reports smoke and or CO detected to the controller. The device shall send the applicable message when the conditions are cleared. These notifications must be wrapped in the Supervision CC. The following notifications must be supported. The alarm sends a “Heartbeat” signal to hub periodically to confirm operability. It also features tamper resistant locking pins that lock alarm to the mounting bracket and battery drawer to prevent removal of battery or alarm. Designed for wall or ceiling mounting. Includes mounting anchors and screws.

3. Chamberlain - myQ Smart Garage Control - White

Chamberlain - myQ Smart Garage Control - White
92%

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Connects to compatible devices via 3G, 4G, 4G LTE or Bluetooth; Split-Spectrum, ionization and photoelectric sensors; Nest app (download required); mounting hardware included

The Simple Way to a Smarter Garage. Make your existing garage door opener smart in minutes with Smart Garage™ Control. The Smart Garage Control is simple to install and allows you to link your existing garage door opener to the myQ® App so you can control, secure and monitor the garage from your smartphone. Featuring a compact modern design, Smart Garage Control is compatible with all major brands of garage door openers manufactured after 1993 that have standard safety sensors. It’s sleek white finish blends in with ceilings, walls and garage doors, making it an aesthetic complement to any garage environment. Once paired with the myQ App, it offers more than the ability to simply open and close a garage door. Homeowners with Smart Garage Control benefit from on-the-go management of daily activities, like never having to wonder if the garage door was left open, receiving real-time alerts when children arrive home from school, remotely letting in the dog walker or service person in and now in-garage delivery to keep packages safe and secure.

4. Chamberlain - MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad – Battery Operated - White

Chamberlain - MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad – Battery Operated - White
82%

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Get eyes on your real front door: The myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad lets you see and control who opens your garage door. Grant access by assigning unique PIN codes for family, guests, or service providers. Get meaningful insights with real-time alerts that will tell you when someone has accessed your garage. Easy installation with integrated Bluetooth technology makes for quick Wi-Fi pairing. A must have for any smart home. Only works with myQ, Chamberlain, LiftMaster, Raynor, and AccessMaster garage door openers made after 1993.

5. Philips - Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera - Black

Philips - Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera - Black
78%

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Get powerful, colorful light, an integrated 1080p camera with night vision, and the ability to see what’s going on and control the light right from the Philips Hue app. Mount it outside to monitor your home in real time — and then trigger an alarm to warn off potential intruders.

6. Cync - Outdoor Battery Smart Camera - Black

Cync - Outdoor Battery Smart Camera - Black
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The Cync Smart Battery-Powered Wireless Outdoor Camera gives you additional privacy and peace of mind. This home camera makes it easy to keep an eye on what’s most important to you from anywhere at any time. Check on your kids or pets playing outside or get alerts when a package is delivered while you’re away from home with this WiFi smart camera. Our weather-resistant outdoor night vision camera also includes HD resolution and two-way audio so that you can monitor your home under any condition. Record footage you want to keep and store it in our secure Cloud or on the outdoor wireless security camera with a microSD card (sold separately, up to 128GB capacity allowed). With multiple Cync Outdoor Home Security Cameras, you can get a multi-camera view of your whole home. Pair each battery-powered smart camera with an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device for convenient voice control and out-of-home control.

7. Philips - Hue Desktop Stand Accessory - Black

Philips - Hue Desktop Stand Accessory - Black
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Designed for Philips Hue Secure wired cameras, this black desktop stand lets you place your camera on any flat surface to monitor your home in real time. While the weighted base ensures the camera's stability, the wire routing on the bottom guides wires from front to back for a clean look.

8. Philips - Hue Desktop Stand Accessory - White

Philips - Hue Desktop Stand Accessory - White
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Designed for Philips Hue Secure wired cameras, this white desktop stand lets you place your camera on any flat surface to monitor your home in real time. While the weighted base ensures the camera's stability, the wire routing on the bottom guides wires from front to back for a clean look.

9. Philips - Hue Security Camera Anti-Drop 5ft Cable - Silver

Philips - Hue Security Camera Anti-Drop 5ft Cable - Silver
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Designed for Philips Hue Secure cameras, this anti-drop cable attaches to your camera to ensure it doesn't hit the ground if it's unexpectedly knocked loose of its mount. This cable is recommended if your camera is mounted in an area that's more than two meters above the ground.

10. Philips - Hue Security Wired Camera - 2PK - White

Philips - Hue Security Wired Camera - 2PK - White
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Let Philips Hue keep an eye on your home for you! Get a crisp, clear 1080p HD live stream, turn on the lights or send an alert to your mobile device when motion is detected, or even trigger a sound alarm with a tap in the Hue app. This wired home security camera is easy to mount and install in any home.