Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Startup Konnected found a use for your janky old wired home security system -- to convert it into a SmartThings- or Home-Assistant-powered security system via its $69 Alarm Panel (roughly £50 and ...

Ring is no stranger to home security, and the Ring Alarm Security Kit ($199.99 for the five-piece system we tested) contains everything you need to protect and keep tabs on your home. As with other ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

As our top pick for one of the best self-monitored home security systems, SimpliSafe is a clear overall winner. This wireless system is balanced and easy to install, but we especially appreciate that ...

One of the most important concerns for any new homeowner should be security. Few locations are completely immune from criminals, and it falls on private homeowners to provide protection for their ...

If you're trying to figure out how to choose the best security system for your home, you may want to consider one that allows for a DIY installation, has all the equipment you need, and provides the ...

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 ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The Ring Alarm Security Kit home security system that is ...