Patrick Gallagher has a decade of experience testing products from kitchen appliances to home security essentials, focusing on what matters most. Smart home security systems combine the features of a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Smart-home devices sometimes require complicated installation that just doesn’t make sense for renters. Plus, apartments have different needs than single-family ...

The integration of presence detection technologies with video verification is gaining traction as a transformative solution.

Installing comprehensive home security doesn’t need to be as complicated or expensive as it sounds. Today’s smart home technology means security systems can be wireless, easy to fit, and controlled ...

Building owners understand the value of security systems – they offer critical benefits, such as deterring intruders and protecting people, places, and assets from potential security threats. False ...

In the microcontroller era today, Arduino is more than just a tool to accomplish hobby tasks. There is actually a close relationship between microcontroller technology and home security, since you can ...

Based in St. George, Utah, Zion Fire & Security delivers a full suite of commercial fire alarm, suppression, and security ...

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If your smoke alarm keeps waking you up for no reason, here's what's going on -- and the maintenance that can stop it.