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24 alternatives to Guardingo

Turn your smartphone into the home security system.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Guardingo launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Rico▲143

   Turn your used smartphone into a smarthome device.

   2014 · getmyrico.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Alfred▲127

   Turn your unused smartphones into home surveillance cameras.

   2015 · alfred.camera · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Manything▲77

   The future of home security starts here.

   2014 · videoloft.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Homeboy▲106

   The world's most accessible security system

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   BeON▲68

   Stress-Free Home Security

   2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Lock Smart▲117

   Keyless security lock

   2016 · dogandbonecases.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Watcher▲83

   Get home safe

   2016 · watcher.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Cocoon▲84

   The smart little device that protects your whole home

   2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Scout Alarm▲91

   A new breed of home security

   2014 · scoutalarm.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    HEED▲101

    Converts your smartphone into a dash cam

    2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    SalientEye▲64

    Home security alarm system on your phone (Android)

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Netatmo Welcome▲106

    Home security camera with facial recognition

    2015 · netatmo.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Dojo by BullGuard▲96

    Protecting your smart connected home

    2015 · dojo-labs.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Otto▲101

    The most secure digital lock for the family experience

    2017 · tyto.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Doorbot▲73

    The Wi-Fi enabled doorbell for smartphones

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Canary▲114

    Smart home security for everyone

    2013 · canary.is · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Go Guarded▲87

    Self defense ring for runners

    2016 · goguarded.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Panic Button▲88

    Turns your mobile phone into a secret alarm

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Kibbi▲64

    Complete IoT Home Security Solution

    2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    XChime Doorbell▲89

    Watch your home from your phone

    2017 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Latch▲156

    Beautifully designed smart lock with camera

    2017 · door.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Ring▲154

    Simple, proactive outdoor home security

    2014 · ring.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    August Smart Lock▲144

    Control who can('t) enter from your smartphone/computer.

    2014 · august.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Perch Live▲5

    Turn your smartphone into a security cam anyone can watch.

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →