You use the same Ring app whether you have a Ring Doorbell or Ring Alarm security system. The app lets you answer your doorbell, arm/disarm your system, adjust device settings and more. You’ll receive notifications when sensors trigger, so you can be kept in the loop. How does the Ring app perform for users, and is it better than the competition? Find out below…
Home security is important whether you rent or own your home. As a renter, you most likely need a wireless security system that won’t damage the structure of the home but can also go with you when you move. The security systems we review in this article can work with various rentals and budgets to fit what you need. So whether you want the basics or something more extravagant with cameras and home automation equipment, you can learn more about your options here…
Home security systems are important for many reasons. Not only can they alert you of unexpected activity in your home, but they can also give you peace of mind, save you money on bills and more. Read about 8 benefits to having a home security system…
A home security system tailored to a senior should be easy to use, reliable, and provide help when you need it most, whether it’s the threat of an intruder or because of a medical emergency. But can you get all of this from one company without draining your savings? Let’s find out…
Protect America users can monitor their security system through the SMART Connect app while away from home. You can arm/disarm your system, adjust device settings and more. If a sensor triggers, you’ll receive an alert with the details. How does the Protect America app perform in real tests and what do we think of it compared to the competition? Find out in our review…
Kangaroo is unique in that it doesn’t require a hub to use the system. This means you can purchase one piece of equipment, download the app and be all set to monitor the device’s activity. But can it monitor an entire home and give you peace of mind?…
ADT has finally embraced a DIY home security system. After being in business for almost 150 years, ADT acquired LifeShield in 2019 to offer a DIY system for those who don’t want to hassle with professional installation. Forget the installation fees, missing work to be home for the professional to arrive and welcoming a stranger into your home. The day your Blue by ADT system arrives at your doorstep is the same day you can set it up yourself. But is it as good as other DIY home security systems? And with the fairly new acquisition, is it still working out some of those hiccups that are to be expected during a big transition?…
If you want a home security system that truly has no contracts or monthly fees, your options are limited to a DIY system with self-monitoring. This means the home security company won’t install the system and won’t monitor it for you (professional monitoring always has a monthly fee). So of all the DIY home security solutions on the market, which ones have no monthly fees? Many DIY self-monitored companies find ways to introduce monthly fees, whether it’s to use the app, access cloud storage or to monitor the system yourself. But which ones really provide full home security functionality without a contract or monthly fee?…
Protect America is among the best home security companies. It offers 2 indoor cameras, 3 outdoor cameras and 1 doorbell camera. But do the cameras have the features you need?…
Frontpoint and Ring Alarm offer no-contract professionally monitored home security systems. You can install both systems yourself, and they even use the same monitoring service. But can one protect your home better than the other?…