When you purchase a home security system, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to spring for live professional monitoring. This service can add significantly to the total cost of the ...

The features you need in a business security system depend on your company, budget and the typical security risks you face.

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, ...

ADT’s eased back on the traditional security system requirements over the years, really listening to customers asking them for more flexibility. Not only is their monitoring now month-to-month, you ...

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, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Home security is a focus for so many homeowners these days. The advent of the connected smart home has allowed us to easily integrate a number ...

Ring’s rich features and affordable monitoring plans make it a top choice for a home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from ...

Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

Over 158 million personal data records have been exposed since February 2005. There is no question that databases are under attack. No longer satisfied with defacing Web sites or committing other ...

Protecting your home sounds like something everyone would want to do, right? But many people avoid home security systems or even security devices like video doorbells or smart locks because it all ...