If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The do-it-yourself home security market has exploded over the past couple of years and for good ...

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 ...

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Fire alarm systems serve a vital purpose. But if installed incorrectly, they can fail to protect building occupants. Worse, some errors can increase the danger to building occupants. Thus, Art. 760 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

First announced earlier this year at CES 2026, Xthings is planning to release two new long-range wireless security camera ...

When you’re talking about your home, peace-of-mind is priceless. A home security system can keep you, your loved ones, your belongings and your home safe from intruders. These easy-to-install home ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...