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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
- SimpliSafe8.9
- Abode8.7
- Cove8.6
- Ring Alarm Pro8.5
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