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 ...

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 ...

For many homeowners, keeping their property safe doesn’t necessarily mean paying a monthly bill. The rise of smart home devices has made it possible to secure your home without ongoing fees, offering ...

We live in a dangerous world. Even in your own home, you can’t be 100 percent certain you’re safe. The FBI estimates some 2.5 million homes are burglarized every year. What do you do? You invest in a ...

Home security systems can feel out of reach financially. Many of them require you to pay monthly for professional monitoring, where dispatchers keep an eye on your system and alert the authorities in ...

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