Wyze is the cheapest full alarm + camera system on the market — starter kit from $89, professional monitoring from $9.99/month. That is not a typo. The tradeoff: Wyze cameras are cloud-dependent, most shoot 1080p rather than 2K–4K, and the company had a data security incident in 2022 (since patched). If price is the primary filter, Wyze leads. This page covers every cost, every catch.
What's on this page: Equipment costs · Monitoring plan table · Contract Risk Index score · 3-year total cost · Hidden costs · Who should buy Wyze. Updated April 2026.
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Wyze Home Monitoring starter kit from $89 (includes hub, motion sensor, entry sensor). Individual Wyze Cam cameras from $19.99–$49.99. Wyze offers the lowest entry cost of any full alarm + camera system.
Key equipment facts
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| No monitoring (app only) (no dispatch) | $0/mo | $0/yr | App alerts and basic camera access. No professional dispatch. |
| Home Monitoring | $9.99/mo | $119.88/yr | 24/7 professional monitoring. Noonlight-backed dispatch. |
| Cam Plus (per camera) | $1.99/mo per camera | $23.88/yr per camera | AI person/vehicle/package detection, 14-day cloud video storage |
Contract Risk Index (CRI) — Low
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Estimated 3-year total
$449 – $699
HMS kit $89 + ($9.99 × 36) = $449. Add 2 cameras + Cam Plus: $89 + $49.99×2 + ($9.99 + $1.99×2) × 36 = $699
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Budget-conscious buyers who want the lowest possible entry cost for a combined alarm + camera system.
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Buyers who prioritize privacy (Wyze is cloud-dependent) or want the best camera resolution (most Wyze cameras are 1080p vs 2K–4K for Eufy).
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