Kim’s picks to outsmart break-ins

August 9, 2025

By Kim Komando

Your home should be your safe place, not a bull’s-eye. 

I’ve tested every kind of security gear you can think of, and these are the real deal. No monthly fees. No gimmicks. Just solid, reliable protection for your front door, your mailbox, your garage and everything in between.

1. 🔒 Seven-in-one smart lock ($80, 43% off)

Unlock with your fingerprint, phone, code, a key and more. Psst … this $60 discount won’t last long.

2. 📦 Head-to-toe wireless doorbell camera ($55, 15% off)

Catch porch pirates red-handed. Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and stores up to 128GB of video on a local SD card.

3. ☀️ Solar motion sensor lights ($20 four-pack, 44% off)

Shine a spotlight on creepers (or raccoons) the second they step into your yard. Weatherproof and heatproof.

4. 🚨 Remote-control alarms ($22 two-pack, 28% off)

Stick these little sensors on doors, windows, gates (your choice), and get an instant alert when someone tries to sneak in.

5. 💡 Light bulb security camera ($40, 20% off)

Screws in like a normal light bulb. Tracks motion, records in color at night and sounds an alarm if something’s off.

6. 🦾 Door reinforcement lock ($22 three-pack, 21% off)

These little latches hold up to 800 pounds of force. Installs up high, so curious kiddos won’t wander off.

7. 🎥 Indoor 4K security camera ($50, 29% off)

It’s your all-seeing eye on the inside that pans, tilts and tracks movement. Pet cam? Baby monitor? All yes.

8. 🙈 Hidden wall safe ($110, 15% off)

Shhh … this air vent is really a secret safe. Stash your passports, cash or grandma’s old wedding ring in plain sight.

9. 🚗 Smart garage door opener ($43, 15% off)

Left the garage open? Check or close it without turning around mid-commute. Hooks up to over 1,600 models.

10. 📫 Locking security mailbox ($100)

Keep sticky fingers away from your checks, meds and guilty pleasure magazines. Built like a tank and easy to install.

🏠 Don’t let the bad guys win. I put all the safety tools I couldn’t fit in this list on my Amazon shop, like an RFID-blocking wallet (9% off) that shields your info from digital pickpockets. So smart!

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