For a DIY-focused company, SimpliSafe’s Fast Protect monitoring gives you surprisingly good protection with live guard support that allows agents to deter criminals in the act. Most of us just don’t ...

The monthly monitoring fee is an investment but can be worth the peace of mind and hands-off control. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, ...

Artificial intelligence proves surprisingly useful in the home, especially when paired with a camera. The right AI can help recognize packages and people, stop porch pirates or cut down on annoying ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

A new Parks Associates white paper explores how shifting consumer expectations are accelerating the decline of traditional home security systems and creating new opportunities for integrators focused ...

Professional monitoring outperforms self-monitoring in residential but must evolve to stay relevant with alarm verification and video verification. Home security is expanding beyond protection to ...

Safe Haven combines ADT’s professional monitoring services with Qolsys and Alarm.com equipment. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from partners ...

Reolink Home Hub - offers advanced features, secure storage, and flexible connectivity for a cost-effective and reliable home security system. Reolink is known for delivering cutting-edge security ...

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 ...

If you're looking to keep an eye on your home, whether you're away for the weekend or just tucked into bed, a good security camera can give you peace of mind. The best security camera setups in 2025 ...