Commentary: I didn't need a technician to come to my home to set up ADT's smart security system. Here's what it includes and how I did my own DIY installation. Kimanzi Constable CNET Perspectives ...

Home security systems can be as simple as a single camera, or as complex as your vision – and budget – allows, with sensors, locks, hubs, sirens, smoke screens, a video doorbell and even 24/7 ...

Smart security systems are not just about catching a neighborhood cat in the act. They help keep a watchful eye when you can't, and they can be automated to trigger other devices as needed—such as a ...

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, ...

You know how you can install a home security system, but then you’d have to pay a monthly subscription for a professional ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

Modern security systems include everything from motion, glass break, and entry sensors to smart smoke detectors, doorbell cameras, and smart locks. Many home security systems offer both self and 24/7 ...

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Just because you're renting doesn't mean you have to skip on home security. These systems are ideal for tenants taking their own safety measures.

I frequently run into the claim that a home security system or even a single device can save you money on your homeowners insurance -- the type of insurance that covers things like theft and break-ins ...