I've reviewed security systems from all major brands. Here are my most important recommendations when you're ready to set up your own.

Vivint’s custom home security systems are pricey, but its professional services are top-notch. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from partners ...

Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up ...

Yale is best known as a producer of door locks, but also sells a wide range of home security systems. It recently launched a ...