Hello friends! If you're like us, you believe that making your home smarter and safer shouldn't require you to take out a second mortgage. For too long, premium security and cutting-edge features felt locked behind a super high price tag and complicated contracts. It felt more like a luxury than a basic necessity.
That’s where we come in. At Wyze, we’re obsessed with value. We want to empower you with technology that’s genuinely great, simple to use, and honestly priced. This article is about pulling back the curtain and showing you exactly how we deliver the best value and why we’re positioned as the best affordable home security system available today.
How Much Does Home Security Typically Cost?
Setting up a robust home security system often feels like preparing for a big wedding—full of hidden costs and escalating fees. When you look at traditional security, you're usually factoring in a few things that create a high entry barrier: the high price of proprietary equipment, installation fees, and the expensive monthly contracts.
To show you the difference between the old way and the Wyze way, let's compare the cost factors of a typical traditional security system versus one of our affordable home security systems:
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Cost Factor |
Traditional Systems |
Wyze (Value-Oriented) |
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Initial Equipment |
$350 to over $900 for a starter kit. Proprietary, vendor-locked gear. (Budget-breaking upfront cost.) |
Significantly lower initial costs. Build your system piece-by-piece with affordable, high-quality devices. (Build as you go—smart!) |
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Installation |
Often includes mandatory, costly professional installation fees ($120 - $600). |
Simple DIY setup. Installation is quick and easy right out of the box, saving you hundreds. |
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Monthly Monitoring |
Expensive, limited clips, or often sold as an expensive "add-on," starting around $25 to $75+ per month. |
Always an affordable, optional upgrade (like Cam Plus), starting at only $2.99/month per camera. |
This high entry barrier makes getting the home security you need unnecessarily difficult. It’s exactly what we set out to fix.
How much does Wyze's Home Security cost?
We’re all about transparency. Wyze keeps prices low by focusing on smart, direct-to-customer relationships, which means you always have the power to choose.
Every Wyze camera works right out of the box with zero required subscription fees. Your live view and local storage are always free.
To unlock smart features—like AI detection and cloud storage—we offer two value-packed, no-contract plans.
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Feature |
Cam Plus (Per Device) |
Cam Unlimited (All Devices) |
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Monthly Cost |
$2.99 / camera |
$9.99 / entire account |
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Cameras Covered |
Single Camera License |
Unlimited Cameras |
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Key AI Features |
Person, Vehicle, Pet, Package Detection |
All Cam Plus features + Friendly Faces |
Cost Examples:
- 1 Camera: If you start with a Wyze Cam to monitor the living room, Cam Plus is $2.99/month.
- 2 Camera: If you add a Wyze Video Doorbell v2 for the entryway, you'll need two Cam Plus licenses. Total cost: $5.98/month
- 3+ Cameras: When you place a Wyze Duo Cam Pan in the backyard for 360-degree coverage, Cam Unlimited is the smarter choice. For one flat price of $9.99/month, it covers every eligible camera with no added cost for new devices.
Even with that comprehensive coverage, the up-front cost is a fraction of what you’d pay elsewhere. Plus, our top-tier monitoring services start at a low price point, often saving you hundreds of dollars per year compared to the competition..
That's how we keep premium security affordable for everyone.
Focusing on Quality Security Devices
Affordable doesn't mean cheap, and we prove that with every device we ship. A security camera is only as good as the footage it captures. If an event happens, you need crystal-clear evidence that’s reliable and easy to access.
Think of a traditional, low-quality camera like an old film reel: the picture is grainy, the movement is jerky, and the whole thing falls apart when the lights go out. A quality security device, on the other hand, is a high-definition movie theater experience.
Our intentional focus on efficiency and community allows us to load our devices with premium features without the premium cost. Our cameras include all the essential quality features you expect:
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High-Quality Feature |
Wyze Benefit |
Why It Matters |
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HD Video & Clarity |
1080p, 2K, or 4K Resolution. Clear, sharp images guaranteed, often exceeding the industry standard. |
Clearly identify faces, clothing, and license plates—details that are critical in an emergency. |
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Starlight Night Vision |
Advanced, non-infrared technology that sees clearly in near-total darkness. |
No more blurry blobs. Capture crisp, usable footage when most incidents happen—after the sun goes down. |
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Weather Resistance |
Durable, high-quality housings built to withstand extreme temperatures and tough weather conditions. |
Our outdoor devices don't quit protecting your property 24/7, 365 days a year. |
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Smart Detection |
Intelligent Motion Tracking to differentiate people, pets, packages, and vehicles. |
You’re only alerted to things that truly matter, cutting down on false alarms and saving valuable storage space. |
In Conclusion
We believe the best home security is the one you can actually afford to build out and maintain. By focusing on smart, customer-centric development and transparent pricing, Wyze has created the gold standard for affordable home security systems.
You don't have to choose between keeping your budget intact and keeping your family safe. With Wyze, you get the premium features, the high-quality devices, and the peace of mind—all without the crazy costs. Isn't that just plain smart?
