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Do I Know You? SimpliSafe Uses AI to Determine Who's in Your Yard

Is that a neighbor coming to visit or an intruder? SimpliSafe takes its 24/7 Live Guard Protection outside and uses a combination of AI and live agents to thwart burglars.

By Joe Hindy

The Best Video Doorbell Deals For April 2024

See everybody that steps to your front door with these convenient and powerful camera doorbells

By K. Thor Jensen

The Best Smart Home Security Systems for 2024

Looking for an alarm system to make you feel more secure? We've tested all the top professional-install and DIY home security packages to help you decide which one is right to protect your family and property.

By John R. Delaney  & Alex Colon

Abode iota All-In-One Security Kit Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

The Abode iota is an easy-to-install all-in-one security system loaded with features including a 1080p camera, a motion sensor, multiple wireless radios, a built-in siren, and support for many third-party devices and platforms.

By John R. Delaney

ADT Command Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

If you're looking for a professionally monitored smart home security system that offers virtually everything you need for maximum protection, with class-leading customer service to match, ADT Command is worth its premium price.

By Oliver Rist

SimpliSafe Home Security System Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

If you want to secure and monitor your home without spending a bundle or signing a long-term contract, there's a lot to like about the versatile and easy-to-use SimpliSafe Home Security System.

By Wendy Sheehan Donnell

Ring Alarm Pro Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The Ring Alarm Pro is a DIY smart home security system and a Wi-Fi mesh router in one, and handles both tasks with aplomb.

By John R. Delaney

ADT Self Setup Home Security Review

4.0

ADT’s Google-ready Self Setup Home Security system is easy to install, integrates with lots of Z-Wave devices, and accommodates both professional and self-monitoring.

By John R. Delaney

Vivint Smart Home Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

The excellent Vivint Smart Home system offers 24/7 security monitoring and remote control of your cameras, door locks, heating system, and more.

By John R. Delaney

Wyze Home Monitoring Review

4.0

Wyze Home Monitoring is a DIY smart home security system that offers professional monitoring and lots of components for a very affordable price.

By John R. Delaney

Amazon's Ring Shuts Down Tool That Let Cops Request Camera Footage

Tucked into several new features for its Neighbors app, Ring announces it will sunset the controversial 'Request for Assistance' tool that allowed police to ask camera owners for videos.

By Josh Hendrickson

Ring Mailbox Sensor Review

3.5

The Ring Mailbox Sensor will let you know when your mailbox has been opened and can trigger Alexa and other Ring devices.

By John R. Delaney

Ring Alarm Security Kit Review

4.0

The Ring Alarm Security Kit home security system that is easy to install to install on your own, offers affordable professional monitoring, and interacts with other Ring devices and dozens of smart locks and switches.

By John R. Delaney

Readers’ Choice 2023: The Home Security Brands People Prefer

After gathering feedback from thousands of home security system owners, we have some intriguing insights into which brands customers prefer.

By Eric Griffith

Arlo Home Security System Review

4.0

The Arlo Home Security System integrates with a whole host of first- and third-party devices to help you monitor everything from water leaks to unwanted intruders, plus offers a no-contract professional monitoring option.

By John R. Delaney

ADT, Google Team Up for DIY Smart Home Security System

ADT Self Setup combines ADT's security system with Google's range of Nest smart home devices.

By Matthew Humphries

Readers' Choice 2022: The Home Security Brands You Like Best

Protecting your home can now be a fully digital process, but which monitored security systems, surveillance cameras, video doorbells, and smart locks can you trust? Our readers respond with the answers.

By Eric Griffith

Ring Intercom Brings Home Security Smarts to Apartment Buildings

Launching first in the UK, the Wi-Fi-enabled Ring Intercom is expected to hit US shelves in 2023.

By Stephanie Mlot

Google Enables Live Streaming for All Nest Cams, Doorbells

Watch the feed from your security cameras and doorbell using Chromecast with Google TV.

By Stephanie Mlot

Ring's Basic Subscription Plan Gets a Price Hike

Starting July 1, US customers will pay $3.99 monthly or $39.99 per year, though Ring is throwing in some new features for video doorbell and security camera owners.

By Stephanie Mlot