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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Property owners have long put up with the pricey multiyear contracts, extensive wiring, and ugly sensors that home security systems have traditionally required. But today’s do-it-yourself security ...

As the demand for connected devices within the residential market has increased with the rise of the smart home in recent years, there has also been increased interest on the part of consumers in ...

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 ...