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What Is a Smart Home Security System? Many companies advertise their security systems are "smart." What this means varies from brand to brand, but it usually means the system can be paired with ...

If that’s you, we can also recommend our favorite custom-installed home security system. TechHive’s editors and contributors have been building out their own smart homes for more than 15 years ...

From resisting home hacking to automatic locks and arming techniques, home security has never been better. But we keep an eye on how burglars adapt to smart homes and use new technology -- and one of ...

As the name suggests, Simplisafe is a home security system that aims to put simplicity first. In a world where some security kits require a thorough understanding of how smart home systems and voice ...

TechHive focuses mostly on DIY products, but if you’re not comfortable installing your own home security system, Vivint Smart Home deserves your careful consideration. Unlike some other service ...

As you would expect, security experts Yale have pushed out an offering too: the Sync Smart Home Alarm comes in a variety of configurations, and here we're looking at the Family Kit. The best smart ...

Yale is best known as a producer of door locks, but also sells a wide range of home security systems. It recently launched a new platform run by an app called Yale Home, which works with an equally ...

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Integration with smart home systems like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant is another way to connect third-party equipment you own to your home security system to access extra features. How much a ...

We test these products in our own homes to give you the accurate, unbiased information you need to pick the best smart home security system for your needs and budget. Backed by our Editors' Choice ...