# Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale: What Smart Home Shoppers Should Know > Best Buy is celebrating 60 years in business with a wide-ranging sale on Apple, LG, Dyson, and other electronics. Here is what the discounts mean for homeowners eyeing smart home gadgets, and why professionally monitored security still matters even when the deals are good. - URL: https://mfpgsecurity.com/resources/best-buys-60th-anniversary-sale-what-smart-home-shoppers-should-know - Category: Industry News - Author: Gabriela Reyes, Senior Security Editor - Published: 2026-08-17 - Reading time: 2 min - Keywords: Best Buy 60th anniversary sale, smart home deals, home security sale, Best Buy electronics sale, ADT Authorized Dealer --- Retail giant Best Buy is marking six decades in business with a sitewide anniversary sale, discounting everything from Apple gear to LG appliances and Dyson vacuums, according to a recent CNET report. It is the kind of sale event that draws in shoppers browsing for TVs, laptops, and kitchen upgrades, but it also tends to pull in a fair number of smart home gadgets, including cameras, video doorbells, and connected sensors. At MFPGSecurity, we keep an eye on sales like this because they say something important about how people shop for home tech. Deep discounts move fast, decisions get made in a browser tab at 11pm, and boxes show up on the porch a few days later. That is great for grabbing a new pair of headphones. It is a little riskier when the purchase is meant to protect your family. **Why Retail Sales and Home Security Don't Always Mix Neatly** Big box sales are built around one thing: moving units. Retailers like Best Buy do a good job showcasing name brand hardware, and there is nothing wrong with picking up a discounted smart speaker or a Dyson vacuum during an anniversary event. But when it comes to security cameras, sensors, and smart locks, the hardware is really only half the story. A camera sitting in a box is not a security system. What actually protects a home is the combination of properly placed devices, a reliable connection, and someone (or something) watching for trouble around the clock. That is where a DIY purchase from a retail sale and a professionally installed, professionally monitored system start to look very different. **What a Sale Price Does Not Include** When you buy a standalone camera or sensor during an event like Best Buy's anniversary sale, you typically get the device and maybe an app subscription. What you usually do not get is: - Professional installation that accounts for blind spots and entry points specific to your home - 24/7 monitoring by trained agents who can dispatch police or fire in an emergency - A single integrated system where doors, windows, motion sensors, and cameras all talk to each other - Ongoing support if something stops working right That is not a knock on retailers or the hardware they sell. Plenty of smart home gadgets bought on sale work perfectly well as part of a broader setup. But homeowners should go in with clear eyes about what a discounted gadget delivers versus what a monitored security system provides. **Where MFPGSecurity Fits In** As an ADT Authorized Dealer, MFPGSecurity helps homeowners build systems around professional monitoring, not just discounted devices. ADT has spent decades focused specifically on home security and monitoring, which is a different mission than a general electronics retailer running a seasonal sale. If you already picked up a smart gadget during a sale like this one, we can often help you figure out whether it fits into a professionally monitored setup or whether a different device makes more sense for full home coverage. If you are weighing a DIY purchase against a monitored system, it is worth reading more on our homepage about how professional monitoring works, or learning more about our team on our about us page. We are always glad to talk through your specific home and what actually needs coverage. Sales like Best Buy's anniversary event are a good reminder that smart home shopping is more popular than ever. Our take: enjoy the discounts, but make sure the system protecting your home is backed by real monitoring, not just a good price tag. Questions about combining retail smart home gear with professional monitoring? Call MFPGSecurity at 833-842-0818. _Source: [www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/news-live/best-buy-60th-anniversary-sale-offers-huge-deals-on-apple-lg-dyson-and-more/)_ ## Get a Free Quote Ready to protect what matters most? Get a free, no obligation quote on a professionally installed ADT home security system with 24/7 monitoring from MFPGSecurity. [Request your free quote](/) or call [833-842-0818](tel:8338420818) to talk with a security specialist today. ## FAQ ### Can I use smart home devices bought during a retail sale with an ADT monitored system? In some cases, yes. Compatibility depends on the specific device and protocol. Our team can review what you have and recommend how it fits with a professionally monitored setup. ### Is a discounted DIY camera as good as a professionally monitored system? A standalone camera can be a useful piece of a home setup, but it typically lacks 24/7 professional monitoring and emergency dispatch, which are core benefits of a monitored system like ADT. ### Does MFPGSecurity sell the same products as Best Buy? No. MFPGSecurity is an ADT Authorized Dealer focused on professionally installed and monitored home security systems, which is a different offering than general retail electronics. ## Sources - CNET: Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More: https://www.cnet.com/news-live/best-buy-60th-anniversary-sale-offers-huge-deals-on-apple-lg-dyson-and-more/ --- Published by MFPGSecurity, https://mfpgsecurity.com (ADT Authorized Dealer). Call 833-842-0818.