In this video I put three “DIY” Apple Home-compatible security options head-to-head—Onvis, Abode, and Aqara—to answer the question I see all the time: what’s the best security system if you actually live in Apple Home every day? I’m not just looking at who has a siren. I break each one down across five areas that matter in the real world: device lineup (sensors, cameras, keypads, locks, lighting), alarm features and automations, the Apple Home experience (and where Matter fits), backup options, and overall value/availability. The big takeaway is that “works with Apple Home” isn’t all the same. Some setups feel like accessories you can automate, and others feel like a true security system with the right arming modes, keypads, and backup plans. I also talk about why Apple Home support matters in the first place, how I think about privacy when you’re adding security gear to your apartment, and what I’d personally pick if I was starting from scratch today—plus a quick note on third-party routes like Homebridge if you want to go beyond what’s officially supported.