For many homeowners, burglary still feels like a distant possibility, something that happens to someone else, somewhere else. Yet the numbers tell another story. More than half a million burglaries ...

Home security systems were once simple: a few sensors, a keypad, and a loud alarm. However, as technology advances and criminals adapt, older systems become less effective. Many of the security ...

This security system is entry-level in every sense of the word, and it’s only appropriate to serve the most basic of security needs. I suppose if I was looking for a no-frills, absolutely basic ...

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I've tested DIY security kits all across my house. Here's how to prep and successfully install your own. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested ...

When considering your safety, myths and hearsay pop up like weeds in the garden. People believe in so much security misinformation they were told years ago and never questioned -- but these days, it's ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As holiday travel season approaches, many homeowners will leave their properties unattended for days or weeks. Sergeant Barry Lewis, Community Engagement Supervisor with ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Holiday travelers should take precautions to protect their homes while away, according to the Craighead County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant Chief Jason Allen said the most ...

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Smart homes are at risk without robust passwords. Here are the checks and changes I highly recommend as a fresh start for the new year. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has ...