Editor’s Note: While Nest Secure is no longer available, Google still sells Nest security cameras directly. They also partnered with ADT for those who want a full security system. We prefer this new ...

Editor’s Note: Alongside the release of SimpliSafe’s new Pro and Pro Plus monitoring plans that include Active Guard Outdoor Protection, SimpliSafe updated their outdoor camera. Now, it’s called the ...

For various reasons – time, money – many of us are building up our smart home systems piecemeal, adding a security camera here, a smart plug there, and not really paying too much attention in ...

If you’re interested in outdoor cameras, we recommend checking out ADT’s security system setups. They landed at the top of ...

If you’ve been toying around with the idea of getting a home security system, it’s likely that you’ve heard the name “SimpliSafe” more than a few times —- probably in conversations ...

The best DIY security systems in our tests protect your home well with core features such as keypads, smartphone apps, and remote sirens, but most of the systems we tested showcased weak data privacy.

Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics ...

You might not think you need a home security system, but having one can help keep your house safe. And we aren't talking about just security cameras but smart doorbells and motion sensors, too.

SimpliSafe® pilots live guard outdoor protection: Groundbreaking technology designed to prevent crime before it happens SimpliSafe®, the maker of award-winning smart home security systems, announced ...