
The automation features from Vivint are second to none. The company offers a full line of smart products to
automate your home without gaps in coverage. Systems can include a Vivint doorbell camera, Ping indoor cameras, Vivint outdoor cameras, an Element
thermostat, Kwikset smart locks, an Amazon Echo, and Linear garage door control. With a smart home from Vivint, you get control, comfort, and convenience. You can control all your automated equipment from the Amazon Echo with your voice, from the physical control panel in your home, or from the Vivint Sky app. Sky is an AI assistant that is built into the app, and it uses machine learning to automate and manage your smart home for you. If you program it to, Sky can make decisions for your home based on sensors, geolocation, and history. Using the geolocation feature on your phone, the Element thermostat learns your preferred temperature settings and then auto adjusts when you arrive home. When your home is empty, the thermostat readjusts to conserve energy. ADT is one of the most recognized names in the home security business. The company was founded in 1874 as the first home security system network.
If the power goes out, the battery backup means the system can still set off alarms if
someone tries to break in.

Free and paid cloud storage. Cons: No professional monitoring available. Face recognition is limited. Bottom Line: Honeywell's Smart Home Security Starter Kit is a DIY system that includes Amazon Alexa service, a
built in
1080p camera, motion detection, face recognition, and more. There's no option for professional monitoring, however. Read ReviewWink Lookout ReviewMSRP: $199.