Wyze Review
Ultra-budget DIY security with the lowest monitoring fee around
Best Budget PickBest for Apartments
78.1/ 100
Our Score
B+
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Our Take
Wyze is the cheapest way to get a monitored home security system, full stop. The starter kit and monitoring fee are dramatically lower than anyone else. The tradeoffs: third-party (Noonlight) monitoring, a thinner equipment catalog, and a less polished support experience.
Our Score Breakdown
Price96 / 100
Equipment72 / 100
Monitoring70 / 100
Contract Terms92 / 100
Mobile App82 / 100
Customer Service70 / 100
Trust Scoreⓘ72 / 100
Pros
- Lowest monitoring fee in the industry
- Very cheap starter kit
- Free self-monitoring option
- Wide low-cost camera selection
Cons
- Third-party (Noonlight) monitoring
- Limited core security equipment
- Customer support can be inconsistent
- Past data privacy concerns
Pricing Plans
Self-Monitored
$0/mo
Equipment from $99.99
- Free self-monitoring
- Push notifications
- App control
Recommended
Home Monitoring (Noonlight)
$9.99/mo
Equipment from $99.99
- 24/7 professional monitoring via Noonlight
- Cellular backup
- Free Wyze Cam Plus subscription
- App control
Quick Facts
- Monthly Fee Range
- $9.99/mo
- Equipment Cost
- $99.99 – $350
- Contract Required
- No
- Free Trial
- Yes (30 days)
- Installation
- DIY
- Monitoring
- 24/7 Pro / Self
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Smart Home
- Yes — Alexa, Google, more
- Founded
- 2017
- BBB Rating
- B
Customer Reviews
3.6
Based on 4,700 verified customer reviews
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