The wireless home security systems of 20 years ago were notoriously unreliable. They produced so many false alarms that many homeowners stopped using them. That’s all changed. Today you can buy DIY ...

Not every home security device works well. Ditch these add-ons for your home security kit to make it simpler, more effective and cheaper to buy.

If your home already has a security system, getting a new one may feel like an annoying chore. How do you know if you need an upgrade or if your old alarms and access codes are still fine? As home ...

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 ...

The best home security systems are user-friendly, affordable and customizable to your needs. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this ...

A complete home security system protects your entry points (doors and windows), detects motion inside your home while you’re away, and includes a keypad for arming and disarming the system. Ring makes ...

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 ...

A home security system doesn’t have to break the bank, but equipment and monthly costs can vary widely. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Place’s new line of smart alarms incorporates many of the best features of Google’s discontinued Protect, adding ...