Another customer, Kay in Connecticut, told us that, though the quality of home security is quite good, she had an issue with the contract. With professional systems, you must sign a three-year ...

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Smart home security systems combine many of the features of a traditional burglar alarm with the ability to monitor, control and interact with your alarm from an app on your smartphone or tablet.

Ring is also one of our top picks for DIY home security cameras. “The overall security system is great because it allows you the ability to connect between different devices,” according to a ...