The best home security system 2019

Looking for the best home security system to protect your property against criminal activity? While having a burglar alarm is definitely worthwhile, a comprehensive home security system will allow you to monitor the areas where you have chosen to place your cameras more closely, while receiving warnings triggered by sensors around the home. 

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What is the best home security system?

In our opinion, the best home security system currently available comes in the form of the Canary All-In-One Security System, which allows you to monitor your home all while look sleek and stylish.

Complete with a high quality camera that allows you to stream real-time video straight to your smart phone, this smart model makes it easier than ever to monitor your home remotely. Plus, it'll notify you if it does pick up any untoward activity.

Considering a home security system so you can keep an eye on your pets, rather than to check for burglars? You may be better suited to browsing our pick of the best pet cameras.

How to buy the best home security system

When shopping for the best home security system to suit your needs, there are a few factors worth bearing in mind.

Compatibility

If you're looking to connect your home security system with a wider smart home system, you'll want to check whether the camera system you're considering is compatible with the system you already have in place.

Battery Life

If you can't stand the prospect of having to charge your smart home system every other week, it's worth looking out for what kind of battery life each model boasts and choosing accordingly. 

Appearance

If you're conscious about the aesthetics of your home, it's worth bearing in mind that not all home security systems are born equal when it comes to appearance. Consider which option will best blend into your scheme if you're looking for a subtle approach to home security.

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This all-in-one security system monitors your home while looking sleek and stylish at the same time. Whether you place it on your coffee table or your sideboard, the high quality camera will stream real-time video to the app, enabling you to check in to your home wherever you happen to be.

If your device happens to pick up anything out of the ordinary, it’ll send a notification to your phone so you can see what’s happening and, with a 90+ dB siren, plus automatic connection to local authorities, you can be certain that assistance is never far off if your home is at risk.  

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Although not as subtle in appearance as the Canary, the Nest Cam certainly won’t look out of place amongst your living room smart tech. It’ll live stream video to the app on your phone in full HD, with the wide-angle view enabling you to pan out and view a large proportion of your room.

If you’re at work and you want to check in with everyone at home, the Nest Cam allows you to two way communicate with the people in the room. With its intelligent motion sensor, the camera sends notifications to your phone to alert you to any out-of-the-ordinary movements and a Nest Aware subscription opens up a whole host of other intelligent features, too.  

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This clever security system from Panasonic is perfect for larger properties. In the box, you receive a camera capable of two way communication, a motion sensor, a window and door sensor and a smart plug that you can use to control lights and appliances.

All of the devices connect together over ULE, rather than Wi-Fi and the system can work over a range over 300 metres, so you can ensure your entire property is protected. Using a combination of the smart plug and the app, you can set up your smart home, too. As with the other cameras, the Panasonic home security system can live stream to your phone and send you notifications triggered by the sensors. 

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Whether you’re setting the alarm system using the number keypad, tuning into the real time video via the app or using the smart plugs to remotely control the lights from wherever you happen to be, Yale gives you free rein to design the best home security system for your home.

There’s a vast array of accessories that you can connect up to your system, including key fobs and key pads, a smoke detector and a pet friendly PIR motion detector.

Those worried about connecting their system up will pleased to learn that Yale pre-connect the elements to the hub, so it’s just case of putting a component in its rightful position. 

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Although the starting kit doesn’t include a camera, you can easily connect video cameras from Arlo and Samsung. The pack does come with three sensors – the Multi Sensor, Motion Sensor and Presence Sensor – which will provide you with accurate notifications should there be a reason for you to be alarmed.

You can hook the system up to the Amazon Echo, which will enable you to pre-set tasks while you’re asleep, such as turning on the coffee machine. With the option to also connect up Bose speakers, connected door locks and a Moisture Sensor, this should be a great home security system once it’s fully set up. 

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