Best of CES Safety Tech Awards 2025

We got to see a demo of SimpliSafe’s Active Guard Outdoor monitoring featuring its new Outdoor Camera. And let me tell you—it’s awesome! SimpliSafe has trained all of its live monitors who operate from SimpliSafe’s exclusive monitoring center. We always prefer proactive security over reactive, and this is as proactive as you can get!

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Say goodbye to endless scrolling through video footage to find that potential porch pirate or cute antic by your kiddo! Smart Video Search lets you search for anything—we tried it out and were impressed with its accuracy. This feature is in beta right now, but we can’t wait for the complete rollout. Best of all, you don't need to upgrade to get it!

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Reolink’s Altas PT Ultra was the first battery-powered security camera with 24/7 recording for up to four days. CES unveiled the new Altas series that pushes recording time to 7 full days! Each camera includes a solar panel, needing just two hours of sunlight daily for non-stop recording. No constant recharging required!   

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I was floored to find this entire ecosystem of kid-safe tech that I’d never seen before! If you’ve been fighting with your kiddos about getting an iPad, myFirst may be the compromise you’ve been looking for. From digital cameras to smartwatches and a kid-safe social media network, myFirst is ready to help introduce the digital world to your kid safely.

You know I love a GPS tracker, and this insole by Kokasin is one of the most innovative I’ve seen in a while. Touted as the only insole GPS tracker designed for kids and adults with developmental disabilities or dementia, this is one tracker that will stay put. That means your loved one won’t lose it, and bad actors won’t know it's there!

Monitoring your blood pressure is important, but it's not always easy or convenient. This wearable blood pressure monitor by Charmcare has won a slew of CES Innovation Awards, and we can see why! Keeping track of your blood pressure has never been easier. No more excuses to track it as often as your doctor advises.

As the parent of a child who noticed hearing loss in their late teens, I know how important it is to protect little ears. These days, kids of all ages are using headphones—in the car, on an airplane, or even at a restaurant. And we all cringe at those that don’t, right? Enter Onanoff’s BuddyPhones with limited decibels and StoryPhones that entertain without a screen.

Ellie's Baby Safety AI^™ technology can do it all: detect crying and breathing, analyze your baby's sleep patterns, and let you know if baby's face is covered. You can also set up a virtual fence, so if you have an escape artist (something we know a little bit about!), you'll know the minute they make a break for it. And everything is stored locally—so there is no chance of it getting hacked!

If you don't like the idea of a medical alert device that you have to wear on your wrist or around your neck, the Buddy of Parents (BOP) safety button is right up your alley. Originally designed for government use in Singapore, the BOP button is branching out into personal use. All it takes is a push of the button and you're connected to help. We hope it comes to the US soon!

DREO grabbed my eye with its clean design and array of sleek smart home tech to cover your whole home. From space heaters and humidifiers to air fryers and advanced water purifiers, DREO delivers smart home convenience and comfort. It gives Dyso n a run for the money—and DREO is a fraction of the price! We'll be testing and getting you more insights into what DREO offers.

Smart thermostats aren't new, but Honeywell may have the smartest one I've seen. It stands out because it looks like the thermostat I've used for years. I think this simple design that gives you everything you're accustomed to in a thermostat is a breakthrough! I strongly recommend the X2S Smart Thermostat for Airbnb rentals—everyone will know how to use it!

If you struggle to pull up the right app for each smart home gadget you have, Flic is the answer. This smart button controls your whole smart home—and all you have to do is push the button or twist it. It's the perfect solution if you have things like smart lights in your kiddo's room. My niece has to have access to Dad's phone to control hers. With Flic she could control her lights on her own.

Tractive has been one of our favorite pet trackers for a while. Now, Tractive is stepping up with health monitoring and tracking for your four-legged friends. The Tracytive Dog 6 delivers real-time location tracking and activity and sleep monitoring. Most exciting to me—it also tracks barking! Not only can this let you know if your pup is keeping all the neighbors on alert, but it can give you insights into stress levels.

I've always thought that pet doors present a security risk, but thanks to Pawport, we don't have to worry about that anymore! Not only is this a smart pet door that uses a tag on a pet's collar to let them in and out (no strangers getting in!), but this pet door is also bulletproof. Seriously. We saw one that had been shot, and no bullets made it through. They also had a sledgehammer you could swing at it—and it held up.

Enabot's ROLA Mini Pet Monitor is a robot that does double-duty as a pet cam and playmate. Because the robot can go anywhere your pet does, you won't have any more blindspots when trying to check on your furry friends. We saw these cuties in action; they looked like a lot of fun. And ROLA robot companions have all the features you want in a pet cam—two-way talk, 2K resolution, and infrared night vision.