The best home security systems are user-friendly, affordable and customizable to your needs. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this ...

If your home already has a security system, getting a new one may feel like an annoying chore. How do you know if you need an upgrade or if your old alarms and access codes are still fine? As home ...

When investing in home security technology, you need to make sure it will help you out for years to come. But that's difficult to guarantee if you're planning a move or if you move frequently, like a ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

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 ...

Installing comprehensive home security doesn’t need to be as complicated or expensive as it sounds. Today’s smart home technology means security systems can be wireless, easy to fit, and controlled ...

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 ...

With more than a third of North American homes protected by a video doorbell or some other Wi-Fi-dependent device, it’s reasonable to worry about the growing threat of Wi-Fi jammers. These mysterious ...

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 ...