Best smart home security systems of 2020
Security cameras and motion sensors aren’t new. They’ve been around for a long time, but thanks to technology these days, these gadgets have gotten “smarter” by allowing us access through smartphones, digital voice assistants, setting up routines, and in some cases, even working with platforms like IFTTT to create custom triggers and actions.
That being said, if you’re keen on outfitting your home with some smart home security devices, then do read on as we’ve gathered some of the best smart home security systems of 2020.
The Echo Dot might seem like an odd addition to this list as it’s more of a smart speaker, but here’s one way you can actually put the device’s microphones to good use. Amazon has baked Alexa Guard into its digital assistant, so before you leave the house, you can tell the Echo Dot that you’re leaving and it will activate Alexa Guard to keep an ear out for things like glass breaking, alarms, or people moving in your home, and you’ll receive an alert when that happens. Alexa Guard is priced at $5 a month which is pretty reasonable, while the Echo Dot is also pretty affordable.
- This bundle contains Echo Dot (4th Gen) and Sengled Bluetooth bulb
- Control your lights without getting up - Use your voice to control your smart light bulb by saying, "Alexa, turn on the...