Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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

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 ...

Early on, SimpliSafe established itself as the best DIY, self-monitored home security option on the market. Not content with that accomplishment, the company has spent the last couple of years turning ...

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 ...

SimpliSafe’s user-friendly equipment and competitive pricing make it our top pick for a home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are ...

While home security companies can seem alike in many ways, there are set parameters that can be used as a basis for one-to-one comparison. Reputation: The reputation of a company, as well as customer ...

I’ve tested a lot of stuff in my time – TVs, Christmas trees, vacuums designed for ease – but few things have stuck around like my SimpliSafe home security system. Halloween consistently brings a jump ...