While cybercrime is growing, and grabbing most of the headlines recently, physical crime hasn't gone away. Over 2 million homes and apartments in the USA are broken into each year. The price isn't ...

Featuring stylish wireless equipment and affordable monitoring, including a free self-monitoring plan, SimpliSafe makes it easy to build your own home security system and manage every aspect from the ...

If you’re looking to add a security system to your home, you essentially have two choices — a DIY system or a professionally installed system. While these two categories used to be radically different ...

ADT Self Setup is a new DIY home security system that works with Nest cameras, smart displays, and thermostats and can be controlled through the Google Home app. ADT Self Setup is a new DIY home ...

Some 60% of consumers believe their self-monitoring home security systems keep them just as safe as monitoring provided by security pros, according to research released by Parks Associates. “Consumers ...

Look up the definition of “hype” and you’ll find the phrase “home automation” listed as a usage example. So many manufacturers have made so many promises to create the ideal automated, or “connected,” ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Arlo launched its newest product at CES 2022 Monday: a DIY home security system with a keypad alarm and a multisensor that can perform eight separate functions, including detecting motion, leaks, ...

Abode, one of the earliest players in DIY home security—and one of our long-time favorites in that space—has launched a simpler and less-expensive DIY home security system. Removing most of the smart ...

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in ...

Attention remote workers! When it comes to DIY home security, there are many systems and components to consider and many decisions to make. This vendor comparison guide, created by Mark W. Kaelin for ...