Don't throw out your old webcam — not when you can use it as the backbone of a cheap home security camera system that you can ...

A new Smart Arming feature for Alarm.com systems should make it slightly harder for you to trip your alarm by mistake. A new Smart Arming feature for Alarm.com systems should make it slightly harder ...

Today, Ring announced a number of new products, services, and software features at Amazon’s annual fall product event. The laundry list of announcements includes a new Ring Alarm Pro home security ...

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 ...

A bank teller being held up by an intruder pushes a hidden button that activates a silent panic alarm notifying the police that a robbery is taking place. An elderly person who has fallen in their ...

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The best home security systems are user-friendly, affordable and customizable to your needs. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from partners ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Smart home technology can be fun and convenient, but it can also save lives, property, and a lifetime of memories. These days, powerful security cameras, dependable Wi-Fi networking, and ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Millions of us rely on home security systems for protection. But what if those security systems themselves are not so secure when it comes to attacks from hackers? Consumer Reports ...

Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up ...

Vivint’s custom home security systems are pricey, but its professional services are top-notch. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from partners ...