If you want to keep an eye on your home—whether you're worried about burglars or just worried about the dog getting into places it shouldn't—this super simple DIY alarm will send you an SMS message ...

The home security category continues to be a competitive mix of professionally installed services and DIY options. Among them, SimpliSafe takes a hybrid approach with devices that are easy to set up ...

This is the fourth episode in our six-part video series where Bob Clagett of I Like to Make Stuff takes on home DIY projects inspired by the features of the new Ford F-150. You know the drill: You ...

While cybercrime is growing, and grabbing most of the headlines recently, physical crime hasn't gone away. Over 2 million homes and apartments in the USA are broken into each year. The price isn't ...

Gesture-controlled gadgets were all the rage at CES back in January. I’m still not convinced it’s a good way to change TV channels, but it can’t hurt to learn how to program for a motion sensor.

Scout’s system is on the buggy side, and its limited sensor options are restrictive. It’s a philosophical question that I can’t answer for you: Is a budget home security system something you’re ...