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

The monthly monitoring fee is an investment but can be worth the peace of mind and hands-off control. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Home security is important, but a fancy security system over $500 with a professional monitoring service that can reach up to $70 ...

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For many homeowners, keeping their property safe doesn’t necessarily mean paying a monthly bill. The rise of smart home ...

The security company ADT has a diverse lineup of security and smart home devices — in fact, it’s broad enough to be bewildering to newcomers. We’re helping out this time by taking an in-depth look at ...

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Vivint’s custom home security systems are pricey, but its professional services are top-notch. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from partners ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Today, Ring announced a number of new products, services, and software features at Amazon’s annual fall product event. The laundry list of announcements includes a new Ring Alarm Pro home security ...

Roku offers home security basics with tie-ins to its TV platform. Roku’s security-focused smart home system almost has nothing special to offer. Instead of building its own products from scratch, Roku ...

As you age, you become more vulnerable. The threat of falls, accidents, and health scares increases, and you become an easier target for burglars, too. For these reasons, creating a safe and secure ...