A few weeks ago, someone attempted a break-in at my house in the middle of the night. For the first time, my family realized we needed a security system — immediately. We discussed the most critical ...

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 ...

With competitors like Canary and Nest coming quickly behind, Simplisafe, a small, Boston-based security company, is pulling out the stops. After updating their software and mobile interface late last ...