Independent home-security reviews
Honest verdicts on the gear that guards your home.
We research the locks, cameras, sensors and alarms so you don’t have to guess. Every pick gets a plain-English verdict, the real tradeoffs, and a score we stand behind.
9.2 /10 Editor’s Choice Aegis SmartLock Pro
A Matter-native deadbolt that finally gets the basics right — fast, reliable, and a year between battery swaps. We lived with it for six weeks.
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Sensors & DetectorsWarden Contact Sensor Kit: Sensors That Just Work
A four-pack of door and window sensors that paired in minutes and ran for months on the original batteries. If your hub speaks Zigbee, this is the easy pick.
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Smart LocksLatchkey Retrofit Lock: Keep Your Deadbolt, Add Smarts
A retrofit smart lock that mounts over your existing deadbolt in 10 minutes and keeps your keys working. Slower than a full replacement, but renter-friendly.
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Security CamerasSentinel Cam 360
A 2K indoor cam with genuinely useful person alerts and — refreshingly — no subscription required to see your own footage.
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Video DoorbellsWatchman Doorbell V2
A head-to-toe video doorbell that shows the whole porch — packages included — and runs wired or on battery from the same box.
Buying guides
All guides →Best Smart Locks of 2026
We fitted, hammered and lived with this year’s keyless deadbolts. Four earned a place — here’s the one to buy, and the one to buy on a budget.
4 products compared → Security CamerasBest Home Security Cameras of 2026
From a no-subscription indoor cam to a weatherproof outdoor pick, here are the cameras that earned their spot — and didn’t nag us for a monthly fee to work.
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