Adding a Z-Wave sensor to a Ring Alarm system is easy, but before you spend money acquiring the components, you need to understand what’s possible with third-party sensors and what isn’t.

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Self-installed home security systems are very popular, and for good reason — you can install one of these kits in your home and get professional monitoring for it for far less than it costs for ...

Home security systems often come with monthly monitoring fees that can be costly over time. If you're on a tight budget and want to save money, we list the best home security systems that don't ...

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Ring Alarm is positioned as a mainstream home security system, and while you won’t find a great deal of innovation here (there’s nothing like the Nest Detect sensor that comes with the much ...

Looking for a security system with strong HomeKit integration? Read our comprehensive review of the Abode Security System.