How many fit
Only 1 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Works with Apple Home natively”, “Works with Zigbee or Z-Wave devices”, and “The starter package comes with a camera”.
1 model fits, out of 22 checkedPicked for one job
Abode iota is the compact fit for Apple Home
Top pick
Abode iota All-In-One Security Kit
iota puts an alarm hub, camera and motion detector into one HomeKit-compatible device. For multiple rooms, Abode Smart 8-Piece is the stronger option. Both also support Zigbee and Z-Wave devices.
Why it suits this job
- Support for Apple Home
- Detection in the box
- The catch
- One opening is all the included contact sensor can cover.
- Go with Abode Smart Security Kit 8-Piece if
- Smart-home owners who need to cover several rooms and entries
More reasons we picked it
- Radios for smart devices
- Fits apartments
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Requiring native Apple Home compatibility quickly cuts down the practical choices.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the home security systems we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Works with Apple Home natively”, “Works with Zigbee or Z-Wave devices”, and “The starter package comes with a camera”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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2 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Abode, IOTA
iota All-In-One Security Kit
One compact iota hub holds a 1080p camera, a motion sensor and a siren, and it keeps broad smart-home support.
Top pick ifApartments and Apple Home users looking to own fewer separate devices
Key facts
- A 1080p camera, motion sensor and 93 dB siren are in the hub
- Apple HomeKit, Zigbee and Z-Wave are supported
The catch
One opening is all the included contact sensor can cover.
Abode, Smart Security Hub
Smart Security Kit 8-Piece
Abode’s hub, which can work with HomeKit, Zigbee and Z-Wave, comes with four contact sensors and two motion sensors.
Best forSmart-home owners who need to cover several rooms and entries
Key facts
- Four mini door and window sensors are included
- One key fob and two motion sensors are included
The catch
Neither a camera nor a keypad is in the bundle.
Ready to buy
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Top pick for this job
Abode iota All-In-One Security Kit
Support for Apple Home
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Abode Smart Security Kit 8-Piece
Smart-home owners who need to cover several rooms and entries
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