Professional security systems aren’t cheap. Not only are they expensive to have installed, they often require expensive monthly fees – which can quickly add up over the years. Thankfully, homeowners ...

DALLAS—Self-installation of newly acquired security systems reached 55 percent in Q2 2020, up from 40 percent in 2018, an increase of nearly 40 percent, Parks Associates reports. The firm’s latest ...

SimpliSafe was one of the original DIY home security upstarts, launching a system in 2009 that was wireless and that could be easily set up without a service technician. Now the company is far from ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. We originally tested and reviewed the Ring Alarm Security ...

The best DIY home security systems are affordable and easy to set up without a professional. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this ...