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From hands-on setups to fully managed protection, today's home security options vary widely, making the decision more ...

Startup Konnected found a use for your janky old wired home security system -- to convert it into a SmartThings- or Home-Assistant-powered security system via its $69 Alarm Panel (roughly £50 and ...

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While it’s a basic security setup at heart, the addition of video recording gives it a utility beyond its price tag. One of the limitations of most DIY smart home security systems is kind of a biggie: ...

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The Ring Alarm scored 4 stars out of 5 stars in our review as “affordable DIY home security.” The Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit includes eight contact sensors that trigger when they’re separated such as ...

The residential security industry is not uncharted territory for do-it-yourself solutions - whether it’s consumer grade video surveillance cameras, motion detectors or alarm panels – a number of ...

Abode has updated the Gateway in its Smart Security Kit with HomeKit support, bringing it in line with the Iota Security Kit to make it compatible with Apple's smart home platform. The Smart Security ...

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Your home may be your castle but there’s no need to turn it into a fortress complete with moat to keep the people (and property) you love safe. Today’s home security systems are sleek, unobtrusive, ...