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Home Depot’s Defiant Smart Home Alarm System starter kit includes (left to right) a numeric keypad for arming/disarming, a central hub, one motion sensor, and two door/window sensors.

Eufy Home Alarm Kit smart home features Some elements of Eufy’s security system work with voice control and smart home systems like Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant.