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Best HomeKit security systems in 2023

While you may already have smart door locks and cameras, you need one of the best HomeKit security systems to truly protect your home. The best HomeKit security systems allow you to monitor your home at all times through the Home app and iOS notifications. At night or when you are not around, sirens and lights on HomeKit security systems can help deter potential intruders. So whether you go DIY or for professional monitoring, the best HomeKit security systems can provide extra peace of mind.

The best HomeKit security systems to protect your home

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Best of both worlds

In our review, we loved how the abode Iota Home Security Kit gives you everything you need to get started with securing your home. This handy kit includes a mini door and window sensor, key fob, and the all-important Gateway that houses a built-in camera, siren, and backup battery. In addition, abode’s kit allows you to go completely DIY, or you can tack on professional monitoring for a small monthly fee.

DIY security

Aqara’s smart Hub M1S lays the foundation for DIY, subscription-free HomeKit security with a built-in siren, RGB LED light, and Zigbee 3.0 radio. With the M1S, you can pair up to 128 Aqara-branded accessories such as door and window sensors, motion sensors, and more in a matter of seconds. Plus, since they run on Zigbee, they provide ultra-fast response times and incredible reliability.

Like the iota, the Abode Security Kit gives you a great start with professional monitoring or DIY security by bundling several accessories into one affordable package. This kit includes the Abode Gateway with battery backup, a mini door and window sensor, a keyfob, and a motion sensor. Unlike the iota, however, the Gateway in this bundle lacks a built-in camera and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Security on a stick

As our review suggests, the Aqara Hub E1 is a great entry point to HomeKit and HomeKit security. While it lacks a built-in speaker and LED status indicator light, Aqara’s slimmed-down hub still sports Zigbee 3.0 connectivity and can host up to 128 accessories, all in a tiny USB-A stick form factor. This stick also acts as a Wi-Fi repeater for your home network and puts a security system accessory right in the Home app.

Pan, tilt, and more

Aqara’s Camera Hub G3 features everything you could want in a HomeKit camera — or security system. This jack-of-all-trades camera supports HomeKit Secure Video, Zigbee hub functionality for Aqara accessories, IR blasting capabilities to make older devices smart, pan & tilt motorized controls, and AI facial and gesture recognition. Plus, it is an excellent security system thanks to a loud onboard siren.

Perfect for those that don’t want to rely on Wi-Fi, the Aqara Hub M2 is the only Aqara option that sports an ethernet port. As with other Aqara hubs, the M2 can host up to 128 Aqara accessories over Zigbee and includes a built-in speaker that can play custom sounds. While we weren’t blown away by the overall speaker volume in our hands-on, we still refer to the M2 as the «best choice if you want a non-descript box that can be hidden away.»

Gain some peace of mind with the best HomeKit security systems

The best HomeKit security systems keep you aware of all the action in and around your home by delivering timely notifications when a door or window opens directly to your iPhone. HomeKit security systems also help scare off would-be intruders with built-in sirens and lights. You can even take security further by tying them into automation with other accessories, like HomeKit door locks.

If you are looking for a security solution that allows you to add professional monitoring on-demand, then the Abode Iota Home Security Kit is the one for you. Abode’s kit gives you the best of both worlds — contract-free 24/7 monitoring with cellular and battery backup; plus, you can go subscription-free and rely solely on HomeKit to deliver important notifications.

If you prefer to go strictly DIY without a subscription, then check out the Aqara Hub M1S. This low-cost hub includes home security essentials like a siren and light in a compact, affordable package. Aqara’s hub supports up to 128 Zigbee 3.0 accessories, so you can cover every door and window in your home for cheap.

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Christopher spends most of his time writing and dreaming about all things HomeKit and the Home app. Whether it is installing smart light switches, testing the latest door locks, or automating his households daily routines, Christopher has done it all.

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Keep Your Home Safe With the Best Wireless Security Systems

Jason Schneider is a writer and tech expert with 10+ years experience writing consumer product reviews. He brings a deep, technical expertise to his work, translating complex topics into digestible recommendations. He’s also a recent first-time homebuyer who’ll never be done furnishing his house.

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A wireless security system can save homeowners time and money and offer peace of mind and extra security when they’re home or away. “Traditional security systems are invasive, expensive, and inflexible…and they cannot be easily moved from one home to another,” says Hooman Shahidi, senior vice president of product at SimpliSafe. “When you consider this, it’s no surprise that wireless DIY systems continue to surge in popularity.”

When evaluating the various options on the market, we looked at several factors—including how compatible each system is with existing smart home ecosystems, how different sensors and video cameras work within the system, and how thorough the professional, 24/7 monitoring service that comes with each system is.

Here are the best DIY-installed wireless security systems on the market right now.

Best Overall

SimpliSafe Essentials Security System Starter Kit

• Tons of safety features
• Beautifully sleek design
• Smart sensors with reliable functionality

• Professional monitoring plans are a bit expensive
• Requires SimpliSafe app for best functionality

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. Perhaps the most obvious reason is just how sleek and modern the system is. The unique cylindrical hub features a pleasant glowing ring and serves as your main speaker interface for the system. 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 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. 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. Shahidi recommends seeking out some of the slimmer adhesive tape kits that SimpliSafe offers if entry sensors seem too large for your doorframes.

Good looks aside, the functionality and simplicity that SimpliSafe provides mean that you can be up and running quickly. 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. 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. 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.

Choosing SimpliSafe comes with some trade-offs. While the system is compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, it works best through the SimpliSafe app. If you’re all in on one of those ecosystems, integration might not be as seamless. Also, while the SimpliSafe active monitoring is world-class and contract-free, it isn’t the cheapest subscription available. Overall, though, the Essentials kit earns our top spot for sheer functionality and simplicity.

Price at time of publish: $275

_{Professional Monitoring: Yes | Package Options: 5, 4 pieces to 14 pieces | Monthly Fees: Yes (with home monitoring) | Smart Home Compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Google Home | What’s Included: Hub, keypad, door/window sensors, motion sensor}

“The decision to include a security camera in your system comes down to an individual’s unique needs. Those who live in a single-family home or have a large yard, pets, or young children may feel the need to have greater visibility of their property.”—Hooman Shahidi, SVP of Product at SimpliSafe

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