I've reviewed security systems from all major brands. Here are my most important recommendations when you're ready to set up your own.

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

SimpliSafe was one of the original DIY home security upstarts, launching a system in 2009 that was wireless and that could be easily set up without a service technician. Now the company is far from ...

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DALLAS—Self-installation of newly acquired security systems reached 55 percent in Q2 2020, up from 40 percent in 2018, an increase of nearly 40 percent, Parks Associates reports. The firm’s latest ...

My first beat when I joined Security Systems News in 2016 was covering the residential scene, which fortunately for me, was undergoing an incredible transformation driven mainly by the rise of 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 ...

Whether you own or rent your home, a security system offers peace of mind against theft, fire and other hazards. However, monthly fees for professionally monitored security systems may be too much for ...

Offering a DIY approach to home security with several tiers, Cove makes securing your home easy to setup and pain free on the wallet even for those on a budget. We don't dive into reviewing security ...