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If you adore your home and the contents in it, then it makes sense to protect it with an alarm system. Only which one? Whether you rent or own, want to go all-out with motion sensors, or just do the ...

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What we may have is "a failure to communicate!" In previous Lockdown articles we have examined the vulnerabilities of mechanical locks and how easily most of them can be compromised. Even some popular ...

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: ...

Ring's $199 Z-Wave-enabled Alarm Security Kit is so simple you might overlook it at first. The system includes a base station, a keypad, a door/window sensor, a motion sensor and a Z-Wave range ...

Before shelling out big bucks for a home alarm system, first take basic measures to improve your home’s security. Many of the most effective home-security strategies cost nothing or very little. Most ...

Swann is an old-school name in the world of security, best known for selling video surveillance systems that connect, say, a dozen or more wired cameras to a DVR, so your armed security guards can ...

Arlo’s home security system is highly flexible, and the company offers a variety of ways to pay for it and its related services. But buyers should take the time to understand just which arrangement is ...

Home security and automation is many a geek's dream and many a DIY enthusiast's nightmare. Ambitious plans for interconnected security, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) and automation ...