Boost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.

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 ...

Verisure is an alarm system with professional 24/7 monitoring, cameras, a smart lock and even a deployable smoke screen ...

$199.99Base kit includes hub, 3 door/window sensors, keypad and a motion sensor. Requires three-year professional monitoring contract. Professional monitoring monthly cost $24.99 and upSystems with ...

Window alarm sensors are an essential part of home security systems, alerting you to unauthorized entries by monitoring window openings, glass breaks and motion. Each window alarm sensor type serves a ...

The fire alarm industry is full of rules. I’ve previously explained each of the six categories of rules, which apply, respectively, to manufacturers, what to install, how to install, to individuals, ...

A large number of people have a smoke alarm in their home. It is attached to the ceiling, beeps when the battery fails, and ...

Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up ...