Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. If you want to install a home security system but don’t want to pay monthly fees for professional monitoring, you still ...

For many homeowners, keeping their property safe doesn’t necessarily mean paying a monthly bill. The rise of smart home ...

LEXINGTON, N.C.--The i-Alarm, a new portable security system concealed as a picture frame that senses changes in volumetric air pressure, was recently released as a self-monitored residential security ...

When you purchase a home security system, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to spring for live professional monitoring. This service can add significantly to the total cost of the ...

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 ...

The monthly monitoring fee is an investment but can be worth the peace of mind and hands-off control. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, ...

The best DIY home security systems are affordable and easy to set up without a professional. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from partners ...

A story about a home robbery over the holidays reported by a North Carolina news outlet on New Year's Day caught my eye. That's because it illustrates the potential costly drawbacks of relying on a ...

If you’re considering a home security system and are trying to decide between one that’s self or professionally monitored, consider this: A survey by J.D. Power found consumers are generally more ...

Home security systems feel out-of-reach for many of us. Many security systems require consumers to subscribe to professional monitoring, usually a monthly paid service where trained dispatchers keep ...

Home security systems have long been associated with costly monthly fees. They’re required for professional monitoring, where trained dispatchers keep an eye on your system and alert the authorities ...

You know how you can install a home security system, but then you’d have to pay a monthly subscription for a professional ...