The catch? The package will cost you $15 per month. There's no long-term contract, however, so in theory you could switch it on just for a special occasion, such as a work trip or holiday. Still, that's a pretty steep fee, although Lowe's says is the "lowest on the market for this level of offering."

For the price you also get Iris' cellular backup service, keeping your home system online in the case of a power outage. If you need a reminder, Iris is an open(ish) smart home system that's compatible with both the company's own hardware and third-party devices. You'll need the Iris Smart Hub, however, which has had some less than stellar user reviews.