The invention relates to a multifunctional home security system based on a network server, including a communication network, a digital set-top box, an auxiliary control unit, a facial recognition camera, a monitoring camera, a photosensitive sensor, an infrared alarm device, a microphone, a digital TV, a mobile communication terminal and a community Security alarm service platform, the digital set-top box is respectively connected with the auxiliary control unit, digital TV and community security alarm service platform through the communication network, and the auxiliary control unit is respectively connected with the communication network, facial recognition camera, surveillance camera, photosensitive sensor, infrared alarm device, microphone , digital TV, mobile communication terminal and community security alarm service platform connection. The system of the present invention is simple in structure, good in versatility, fast in data processing speed, strong in data communication ability, and high in automatic operation degree. While greatly improving the safety of data communication, it also effectively reduces human intervention factors and improves monitoring data transmission. stability and reliability.