DIY smart home security systems like Ring, SimpliSafe and Wyze offer affordable home security packages. You can choose from ...

SimpliSafe and Ring Alarm are often mentioned as top choices for DIY home security systems on Reddit, prized for their ease ...

BOCA RATON, Fla.—ADT has announced the availability of the new ADT Self Setup smart home security system, its most advanced and complete DIY system ever and the first fully integrated DIY offering ...

If your home has thick brick walls and a large square footage, a hardwired security system would be more reliable than a wireless one. Spotty Wi-Fi signals and limited cellular coverage won’t be a ...

While cybercrime is growing, and grabbing most of the headlines recently, physical crime hasn't gone away. Over 2 million homes and apartments in the USA are broken into each year. The price isn't ...

The best DIY security systems in our tests protect your home well with core features such as keypads, smartphone apps, and remote sirens, but most of the systems we tested showcased weak data privacy.

If you’re looking to add a security system to your home, you essentially have two choices — a DIY system or a professionally installed system. While these two categories used to be radically different ...

ADT Self Setup is a new DIY home security system that works with Nest cameras, smart displays, and thermostats and can be controlled through the Google Home app. ADT Self Setup is a new DIY home ...

ADDISON, Texas—New Parks Associates consumer research announced recently at ISC West reveals that 50 percent of all security system sales in the past year were DIY solutions. The firm’s Residential ...

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 ...

When you're ready to move into your new home or rental, you may find a surprise: Past owners may leave security systems and other smart home tech behind, especially if it's screw-mounted or wired in.