One of the key differentiators between home security cameras and video doorbells has nothing to do with their specifications or even their performance. If you’re considering the long-term cost of ...

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 ...

Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up ...

Home security systems can range in price from around $200 for a basic do-it-yourself system to $2,000 or more for a professionally installed one. Before you decide to put in any kind of alarm system, ...

From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as you think.

The best DIY home security systems are affordable and easy to set up without a professional. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from partners ...