Ring Alarm is a spectacular DIY home security system with the potential to be much more, but don’t buy one if what you’re really looking for is a smart home solution. Ring builds some of our favorite ...

Don't throw out your old webcam — not when you can use it as the backbone of a cheap home security camera system that you can ...

Today’s home security options are more advanced than ever, offering incredible flexibility to customize your setup with motion sensors, outdoor cameras and ...

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

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

If you’re looking for an affordable, comprehensive, and reliable do-it-yourself home security system, the Ring Alarm Pro delivers on every count. Ring, owned by Amazon, has been a trusted name in ...

While it’s a basic security setup at heart, the addition of video recording gives it a utility beyond its price tag. One of the limitations of most DIY smart home security systems is kind of a biggie: ...

The $499 Nest Secure alarm system starter kit is incredibly easy to arm and disarm and its Detect sensors do a lot more than monitor whether a door is open or closed. The Nest Secure alarm system ...

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 ...

ROCKVILLE, Md.—The False Alarm Reduction Association is calling on municipalities to regulate do-it-yourself alarm systems the same way they would professionally installed systems, including the ...