ADT's Nest camera system is our top pick in 2026. After more than 150 years in the game, ADT still knows how to evolve. Its partnership with Google Nest brings next-level smarts to one of the most established security brands around. We’re especially impressed by ADT's Trusted Neighbor feature, which uses facial recognition to let in familiar faces (like your dog walker) and keep everyone else out. It’s the kind of smart, secure convenience we didn’t expect from an old-school system — and it works.
If we made a list of the most useful products for home security, security cameras would easily claim the top spot. If you have the budget for a professional monitoring plan, using a security system with cameras is the best way to protect your home 24/7. If can't pay for professional monitoring every month, we like SimpliSafe's flexible plans — you switch to self-monitoring whenever you want.
