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Traditionally, the best home security systems locked you into a long-term contract that sold equipment with professional monitoring for a monthly fee. But these long-term contracts became a pain point ...

We’ve personally tested home security systems from companies like ADT, SimpliSafe, Vivint, and more. So, we’ve seen every type of security system on the market, from ones that only use security ...

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.

With that in mind, we tested and reviewed home security systems from the top companies to provide details on their costs and most important features and services. Table of Contents Ring Alarm is ...

Here’s the difference between security systems and security cameras: Home security cameras are single cameras that sometimes have the option to pair with hubs so you can add more cameras to the ...

Our experts have taken the time to review the best home security systems on the market, breaking them up by customer focus and benefit. Ready to learn more? We’ve done the heavy lifting for you ...

The best home security systems in our tests are easy to set up, have great video quality, and offer smart home add-ons to better protect your home. View our ratings and reviews and browse our ...

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