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Wyze Home Monitoring review

A low-cost 24/7 professional monitoring subscription for Wyze's DIY alarm and camera ecosystem.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026

Performance (40%)
7.2
Ease of use (25%)
8.4
Value (35%)
9.0

Wyze Home Monitoring ranks seventh because it is the cheapest way to get a monitored alarm here, but it documents far less than the leaders. The service costs $9.99 a month, or $99.99 a year when we checked against a regular $119.88, and one subscription covers a whole household. Wyze describes it simply as 24/7 professional monitoring for your home, and it runs in the same app as Wyze's low-cost cameras, doorbells and locks. Wyze.com orders include free shipping over $59, 30-day returns and an 18-month extended warranty on hardware. What the plan page does not spell out is how alarms are verified, what backup the hub has and which sensors come in a kit, so buyers who care about those details should read Wyze's help pages first. For price-focused homes already using Wyze, it is a strong value. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Budget households and Wyze camera owners who want professional monitoring for the lowest monthly fee.

Price

$9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year when checked (regular $119.88).

Monthly License plan Variant sold out or unavailable Regular price $9.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

  • 24/7 professional monitoring
  • One subscription covers a single household
  • Monthly or annual billing
  • Works within the Wyze app and camera lineup
  • 30-day returns and free shipping over $59 on wyze.com

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Cheapest professional monitoring on this list
  • Strength: Annual plan cuts the cost to $99.99 a year
  • Strength: Pairs with low-cost Wyze cameras
  • Weakness: Wyze publishes few monitoring details on its plan page
  • Weakness: Fewer documented backup and verification features than rivals
  • Weakness: Best suited to homes already using Wyze devices

Key facts

  • Monthly price: $9.99
  • Annual price: $99.99 when checked
  • Coverage: One plan per household
  • Returns: 30 days on wyze.com

Where it ranks

Wyze Home Monitoring is No. 7 in our Best Home Security Systems verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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