Last Updated: March 30, 2026 | Sale ends April 1, 3am ET Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is running through April 1, and home security hardware is seeing some of the deepest discounts of 2026. We’...
Last Updated: March 2026 Ring launched “Search Party” in February 2026 — an AI-powered feature that lets anyone search for lost pets (or people) using footage from Ring cameras across enti...
Over 40 security brands sell direct to consumers in 2026. This guide uses 4 questions — own or rent, pro or self-monitor, budget, ecosystem — to match you with the right system type and brand.
Last Updated: April 2026 The home security industry moves fast. Two years ago, Matter was a spec on paper. Today it ships in hubs and locks. AI person detection was a premium add-on — now it comes fre...
Choosing between a do-it-yourself (DIY) home security system and a professionally installed system is a key decision for protecting your home. Both approaches can keep your home safe, but they differ ...
Last Updated: April 2026 About 44 million US households rent. Apartments are burglarized at higher rates than owned homes — ground-floor units especially. But most renters skip security because they t...
Only 2 security systems in 2026 support all 3 voice platforms (Alexa, Google, HomeKit): Abode and the older Honeywell Lyric. Ring works with Alexa only — no HomeKit, no Google. SimpliSafe supports Ale...
Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Every home security brand now advertises “no contract.” But no contract does not mean no fees. Most systems lock app control, push alerts, camera recording, an...
Last Updated: April 2026 Abode announced the Edge Camera at CES 2024 as a long-range outdoor camera using Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) — a low-frequency Wi-Fi standard that reaches up to 1.5 miles. The prom...