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New home security technologies in 2025
We spoke to ADT for the scoop on what new smart home security technologies to watch for this year. Here's what to expect.
Home security technology is evolving rapidly, and 2025 promises to bring major innovations. With smarter systems and new tools, you can expect better protection, convenience and peace of mind. But with so many emerging smart home technologies, which ones should you keep an eye on?
We spoke with Gilles Drieu, ADT's SVP and Chief Technology Officer, who shared insights into the biggest home security trends for the year ahead, from AI-powered professionally installed security systems to the latest smart home integration.
Smarter and more connected homes
Today, home security is about more than just locks and alarms — it's about controlling and monitoring your home seamlessly. “We expect to see both incremental improvements in existing technology along with new innovative designs to push the industry forward,” Drieu told Yahoo Local.
Better integration between home security systems and other smart devices — like lights, locks and thermostats — is helping improve compatibility and reduce confusion. Industry standards like Z-Wave and Matter are enabling devices to communicate more effectively.
“Being able to control a smart home through a centralized hub and with remote access controls offers security and convenience for users as the smart home ecosystem continues to evolve,” Drieu said.
Preventative AI to bolster home security
Artificial intelligence plays a more significant role in home security, making systems smarter and more proactive. According to Safehome.org, Ring and ADT are two of the most popular home alarm systems, and around 94 million Americans have a security camera, alarm or other smart security device.
“AI isn’t just about making systems more responsive — it’s about making them smarter and more proactive,” Drieu said. ADT, for example, uses predictive intelligence to identify potential security risks before they happen, ensuring a safer home environment.
Drieu explained that AI can consume data from various sources, including video analytics, sensor and detector events, acoustic events and other data from smart home devices. This data is used to determine the validity of alarms, helping to improve the accuracy of your system.
“ADT’s SMART Monitoring, for instance, features an AI-powered alarm scoring algorithm that analyzes home analytics to prioritize verified alarms with first responders,” said Drieu. This significantly improves accuracy and minimizes false alerts while keeping data safe, helping homeowners avoid unnecessary disruptions and ensuring that critical events receive prompt attention.
Additionally, if you're enrolled in ADT's SMART Monitoring, you have control over which recordings from your Nest Cam or Nest Doorbell and other device data are shared with ADT.
It goes beyond just cameras and sensors — preventative home security is also found in devices like Flo by Moen, which integrates with DIY security systems like Ring's and uses AI to detect leaks in your pipes, alerting you to potential problems before they become major issues.
Additionally, systems can learn from past events and recognize patterns through AI. For instance, an AI-powered system might alert you if a door that’s usually closed is left open or if there’s unusual movement in your home during the middle of the night when you are typically asleep.
More personalized home security
Home security systems are now integrating features like facial recognition and hands-free entry, adding an extra layer of security. “The added layer of biometric verification provides extra security, ensuring that only authorized individuals can enter,” said Drieu.
These new home security technologies give you more control over who has access to your home, whether it be family members, housekeepers or the dog walker. For instance, ADT’s Trusted Neighbor feature uses facial recognition to grant temporary access to trusted individuals without needing keys or a passcode.
"As we move into the future, these technologies are becoming an integral part of smart home security," Drieu added.
Facial recognition is also available in smart cameras and video doorbells, allowing devices like the Nest Video Doorbell and Nest Cam to learn who’s at your door, with your permission. Other smart cameras like the Ring Battery Doorbell and Arlo Pro 5S 2K Spotlight Camera can detect people (when you pay for monitoring services) but not label faces.
Smart locks and wireless devices with more flexibility
Smart locks are becoming increasingly popular, offering better features for more ways to unlock your front door than ever before. “Smart locks have been on the rise as well, with many brands debuting new products that offer features like keyless entry, remote access, temporary access codes, and activity tracking, making it easier for homeowners to control who enters their home and when,” Drieu noted.
One example is ADT’s integration with Yale’s Assure Lock 2, which allows remote unlocking and disarming the security system based on triggers like a person’s arrival. The Yale Real Living Assure Lock SL With Z-Wave Plus integrates with Ring home security systems, so when you arm your security system, it locks the door simultaneously.
Wireless, battery-powered security devices are gaining popularity for their flexibility, ease of installation and improved battery performance. According to Safehome.org, two in three home alarm systems are wireless.
“Wireless and battery-powered security devices allow for simple installation and are portable for easy repositioning,” Drieu explained. These devices can seamlessly integrate with other smart home systems, offering more customization for homeowners.
A safer and smarter home
With advancements in AI, wireless devices and facial recognition, these new security technologies help you create a more versatile and custom smart home. You can safeguard your home smarter and more safely, no matter where you are.
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