Like many new homeowners, I like the idea of securing my family and my house, but I don't like the idea of locking myself into a multi-year service contract during which I have to pay a high monthly ...

We're firm believers at Livingetc that tech should be as simple to set up as it is to use, and there's not a person among us who hasn't spent money on something that proved to be too much trouble to ...

If you live in the US or UK, there’s a good chance you’ve seen ads for SimpliSafe. Even if you’re based elsewhere, you may have come across the brand when hunting for smart home security tech. Here, ...

For various reasons – time, money – many of us are building up our smart home systems piecemeal, adding a security camera here, a smart plug there, and not really paying too much attention in terms of ...

It's the slimmest smart lock I've ever tested, it's an absolute cinch to install and it worked perfectly in my tests. But it doesn't work without a SimpliSafe system to pair it with, as well as a ...

Simplisafe is one of the best home security systems we have tested, thanks to its wide range of accessories, simple setup and professional 24/7 monitoring. That last point is key – other systems from ...

This system includes the basic of home security in a simple and sophisticated package, but you can’t tie your smart lighting—or any third-party smart home products—into it. $219.96 (Indoor camera ...

Like many new homeowners, I like the idea of securing my family and my house, but I don't like the idea of locking myself into a multi-year service contract during which I have to pay a high monthly ...