There are many other elements to home security that you should consider besides installing a security system. Have you considered how to protect your family from items like carbon monoxide and fires? What about securing your home when you leave for vacation? Or how about how you can deter a burglar from targeting your home?
These (and more) are all important aspects of securing your home that we can help you with. Our home security experts have spent countless hours researching, calling companies, and personally testing gear to bring you the latest accurate information and data on home security products and services.
Both SimpliSafe and Ring Alarm offer security systems with no long-term contracts and self-installation. However, the two have different equipment options. Depending on the type of setup you want, you may opt for one system over the other.
Installing a security system is only the first step of keeping burglars out of your home. Find out how burglars defeat security systems and how you can outsmart them.
Door jammers are a great way to reinforce your doors and increase your home’s security. You can use these on exterior, hotel and even bedroom doors to keep uninvited guests out. But not all door jammers are created equal. Some work better for travel while others are better at home. Find out which ones we recommend for specific doors.
Home security systems aren’t just for homeowners. Renters should protect their valuables, keepsakes and privacy too. You may not plan on living in an apartment forever, but that doesn’t mean you want someone going through your belongings and taking what they please.
Although not slated to hit the market until later this year, Ring’s newest innovation in home security equipment could rock the competition if their Always Home Cam proves worthy. A camera-equipped, smart-home drone that flies inside your house to keep tabs on your home for security. Concerned about privacy? Always a valid concern with smart home technologies. The Always Home cam won’t be buzzing inside your home 24/7, but still begs to question just how much control you’ll have over it. Our experts dig in.
SimpliSafe, a popular and highly-ranked DIY security system, also carries a video doorbell camera, the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro, that you can use with or without their system. Does this camera live up to the quality and ease of setup you’ll find with SimpliSafe’s other equipment? And how does it stack up against other doorbell cameras?
Frontpoint, a top-rated DIY security system, has a snazzy Z-Wave Plus-enabled smart lock that gives you easy remote access and syncs well with its system. What additional features does it offer to keep your home more secure?
Are you looking for a basic or more elaborate home security system? Both SimpliSafe and Vivint can provide security for your home, but the two have vastly different offerings. SimpliSafe offers a more simple security system at a lower cost. Meanwhile, Vivint has added features, like home automation, that you may be willing to pay extra for. Compare the two head-to-head and decide which aligns more closely with what you want.
Driveway alarms can be used to monitor motion on your porch, in your mailbox, around your home, in your driveway, and more. Have a “heads up” when the school bus arrives, or a delivery person is almost to your doorstep. Know when someone is on your property that shouldn’t be by protecting your home, office, or another area with a driveway alarm.
Installing a home security system can be as simple as peeling a sticker and placing it on your shirt. Okay, don’t do that with your sensors, but you get the idea. Most of these devices are peel-and-stick, so installing your system can take less than 30 minutes (depending on big your home is).
Did you know that there are around 2.5 million burglaries each year? If you’re worried about making your home safer, it’s no wonder why; that’s a scary statistic. One option that you may want to consider adding to your security system is a smart lock. This is a technologically-advanced device that has the potential to make your home more secure than ever before. Keep reading below to learn more about what this product is and how it can help home security systems work better.
Want a home security system that’s dependable but won’t break your bank? We’ve reviewed the cheapest, professionally monitored home security systems and give you the lowdown on what you get with each company. We’ve ranked the companies based on cost and performance to make it easy for you.
