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Google Nest’s high-tech products make for great smart home automation, but don’t function as a true alarm system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page ...

Besides making you eligible for a break on insurance rates, the peace of mind that comes with easily monitoring activity in your home can’t be understated. Thankfully, those looking for this kind of ...

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Property owners have long put up with the pricey multiyear contracts, extensive wiring, and ugly sensors that home security systems have traditionally required. But today’s do-it-yourself security ...

Purchasing a home security system once required having a technician come into your house to punch holes in your walls, then snake wires to every door and window ...

When you pick out a home security system, you'll have to choose between DIY (you install all the components and handle the setup yourself) or a professional installation (someone comes out to your ...

Installing a home security system no longer needs to be complicated or expensive. Thanks to advances in smart home technology, today’s systems are largely wireless, quick to install and can be managed ...