When the power fails on a subzero night, your alarms are only as trustworthy as the batteries hiding behind their plastic covers. The chemistry you choose can decide whether a smoke detector screams ...

That random chirp at 2:13 a.m. is enough to make a grown man question his life choices. You changed the battery. You pressed the test button. You even stood on a chair in your socks, squinting at the ...

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This series of monthly teardowns was started in early 2018 as an experiment, and since you fine folks keep reading them, I keep making them. But in truth, finding a new and interesting gadget every ...

Modern cars are built with numerous alerts. Whether it is lane departure warnings, rear cross-traffic warnings, or not closing a door fully, your vehicle is ready to let you know. One of the original ...

Purchasing a home security system once required having a technician come into your house to punch holes in your walls, then snake wires to every door and window ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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 ...

Arlo’s user-friendly equipment and competitive pricing make it one of our top picks for a home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page ...

This security system is entry-level in every sense of the word, and it’s only appropriate to serve the most basic of security needs. I suppose if I was looking for a no-frills, absolutely basic ...

The satellite smoke alarms in this MR31 system are larger and more dated than those in X-Sense’s petite FS31 system, but the addition of voice alerts adds extra peace of mind. X-Sense’s XS0B-MR31 ...