From DIY security systems to a professionally installed home kit, buyers have to make an important choice: Pay extra for professional monitoring or save with self-monitoring. With a professional ...

The home security market is witnessing a transformative era, driven by technological advancements and an increasing awareness of the importance of safeguarding homes. Understanding the landscape of ...

When you purchase a home security system, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to spring for live professional monitoring. This service can add significantly to the total cost of the ...

ADT is a pioneer in home security with highly customizable wireless and hardwired security options. ADT’s indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras are all smart-home ready, which can lower your home ...

Traditional home security monitoring from companies like ADT or Frontpoint tend to start at around $50 per month, and quickly rise with add-ons and extra fees (when I tested ADT’s latest system, ...

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 ...

A home security system doesn’t have to break the bank, but equipment and monthly costs can vary widely. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, ...

Thinking about adding a home security system? Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to NerdWallet about the smart questions to ask before you buy.

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Smart home technology can be fun and convenient, but it can also save lives, property, and a lifetime of memories. These days, powerful security cameras, dependable Wi-Fi networking, and ...

A new Parks Associates white paper explores how shifting consumer expectations are accelerating the decline of traditional home security systems and creating new opportunities for integrators focused ...

If you’re among the 39 million U.S. households protected by a monitored home security system, chances are you’ve triggered a false alarm or two. What you might not know is that nearly all security ...