Home security systems can watch for everything from break-ins and porch piracy to fires and flooding. But from DIY security systems to a professionally installed home kit, buyers must make a choice: ...

The monthly monitoring fee is an investment but can be worth the peace of mind and hands-off control. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, ...

Roku offers home security basics with tie-ins to its TV platform. Roku’s security-focused smart home system almost has nothing special to offer. Instead of building its own products from scratch, Roku ...

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Traditional home security monitoring from companies like ADT or Frontpoint tend to start at around $50 per month, and quickly rise with add-ons and extra fees (when I tested ADT’s latest system, ...