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 ...

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Canadian-based Skylink Technologies has been in the DIY home automation business for almost 25 years. Its latest smart home security solution, the SkylinkNet Alarm System Starter Kit (SK-200), makes ...

Control all of your home alarm and security settings from your iPhone. Easy install using the app and the printed guide. Easy activation through the app. Big, easy-to-find arm/disarm button. Hub has ...

Abode’s affordably priced kits and wide range of smart integrations make it a competitive home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page ...

SimpliSafe’s user-friendly equipment and competitive pricing make it our top pick for a home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are ...

This security system is entry-level in every sense of the word, and it’s only appropriate to serve the most basic of security needs. I suppose if I was looking for a no-frills, absolutely basic ...

Home monitoring and home alarm systems are useful not just to keep burglars away but also to monitor what the dog is up to, whether your children have closed the door after they went to school, or to ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The Ring Alarm Security Kit home security system that is ...

Simplisafe is one of the best home security systems we have tested, thanks to its wide range of accessories, simple setup and professional 24/7 monitoring. That last point is key – other systems from ...