For many homeowners, keeping their property safe doesn’t necessarily mean paying a monthly bill. The rise of smart home ...

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, ...

Home security and alarm systems have become smarter, more affordable and far easier to install in recent years, with most offering app control and integration with other smart home devices, and some ...

Traditional home security monitoring from companies like ADT or Frontpoint tend to start at around $50 per month, and quickly rise with add-ons and extra fees (when I tested ADT’s latest system, ...

SimpliSafe and ADT are both household names in the home security world, but there are quite a few differences between the two companies. SimpliSafe is known for its DIY options, but ADT has taken a ...

When you purchase a home security system, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to spring for live professional monitoring. This service can add significantly to the total cost of the ...

Q: Most of our neighbors have some kind of security system: Some have basic doorbell cameras, others have DIY systems—and some even have professional monitoring with all the bells and whistles. We ...

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 ...

Protecting your home sounds like something everyone would want to do, right? But many people avoid home security systems or even security devices like video doorbells or smart locks because it all ...

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 ...

It’s easy to believe that only other people get burglarized, the ones who live in bad neighborhoods or forget to lock their ...

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