SimpliSafe’s user-friendly equipment and competitive pricing make it our top pick for a home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are ...

Abode’s affordably priced kits and wide range of smart integrations make it a competitive home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page ...

228.4834% OFF$149.99 at Amazon Pros: Cons: As our top pick for one of the best self-monitored home security systems, SimpliSafe is a clear overall winner. This wireless system is balanced and easy to ...

Your first question when shopping for a smart home security system should be "what's the difference between a smart security system and a "dumb" one?" The answer to this question varies from brand to ...

Commentary: I didn't need a technician to come to my home to set up ADT's smart security system. Here's what it includes and how I did my own DIY installation. Kimanzi Constable CNET Perspectives ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

As you age, you become more vulnerable. The threat of falls, accidents, and health scares increases, and you become an easier target for burglars, too. For these reasons, creating a safe and secure ...

From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as you think.

The Ring Alarm scored 4 stars out of 5 stars in our review as “affordable DIY home security.” The Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit includes eight contact sensors that trigger when they’re separated such as ...

My home city of San Francisco is a fairly safe place to live, but a few break-ins in my neighborhood had me contemplating some sort of home security system. After I heard friends talk about how ...