To arm the system, all you need to do is turn on your automation under the Settings > Automations and scenes menu via the “Automations” tab. To disable it, just turn it off. To stop the alarm once ...

Just because you're renting doesn't mean you have to skip on home security. These systems are ideal for tenants taking their own safety measures.

With so many connectivity options between Apple, Amazon and Google, many people are satisfied just using a camera or two to ...

The Wyze Sense starter kit includes one motion sensor and a pair of contact sensors. Keeping with the company’s small-and-discreet design edict, each sensor measures just one square inch. Small ...

Window sensors are a critical part of any home security system. When cameras fail, a window sensor becomes your last line of defense. Install them on all your windows, and you will know when an ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Arlo is mostly known for its popular security cameras, but ...

The T100 from Tapo is a small but highly configurable motion detector with good battery life and a near-instant response time ...

If you’re looking to upgrade your SimpliSafe home security system, you’ll be glad to know that most setups allow you to easily add new sensors. In fact, there are two different methods you can use – ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

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 ...

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Arlo announced the impending ...