# Home Monitoring Devices **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices & Integrations\ **Created:** [August 12, 2015, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/home-monitoring-devices/20403 "2015-08-12T14:55:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2015, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/home-monitoring-devices/20403/2 "2015-08-12T15:04:16Z")
> [@carusoapps](#): > > Looking for feedback on another home monitoring system. @Dropcam @canary @blinkforhome Any suggestions? Different people have different requirements for home monitoring systems, it all depends on the features that are important to you. Search the forums for security or cameras and you’ll find a lot of discussion. Here’s a recent topic that discussed some of the alternatives: > [@Security System with imminent SmartThings Hub 2.0?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/security-system-with-imminent-smartthings-hub-2-0/20084/): > > Hello all, I moved into a new house and need to install an alarm system. I have been waiting patiently for the launch of Hub 2.0 for many months now (as I am sure most of you have as well…) and can no longer wait. Someone on this community mentioned the new hub will allow integration with security systems without an external PC. Can someone point me in the right direction as to what would be the safest bet in installing a system that will eventually be compatible with v 2.0? I have spent weeks researching and my research has not indicated any hub that currently allows for easy integration with security systems without the need of additional external PCs or other devices. My requirements are: 1 -Professional monitoring (one of the $8.99/month or so services would be fine, not sure what … You should also check the camera FAQ: > [@FAQ: Using cameras not on the official list? (V1 hub FAQ)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/faq-smartthings-cameras/18423/): > > I am shopping for a home security system and i’am hesitating between…" the Nest Cam or Canary or Smarthings Hub v2 If i choose Smarthings…which compatible cameras are the Best…? Tks --- _[View the full topic](https://community.smartthings.com/t/home-monitoring-devices/20403)._