Kangaroo presents a very low barrier to entry when it comes to home security, but it’s extremely feature limited and it only protects your home while you’re not in it. Motion sensors are an essential ...

Startup Kangaroo is taking home security back to the basics with a self-install system comprised entirely of motion sensors. For $30 a pop (roughly £25/AU$40 converted), you can scale up your system ...

Wyze Sense is as simple as a home security system can be; it takes literally minutes to install and setup. Users plug a small USB bridge into the back of a Wyze security camera's USB-A port. The ...

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Motion and entry sensors are ideal for monitoring your home while you're away, but most of these devices are part of a home security system and require a hub. The ...

Need a cheap and easy way to deter intruders? For homeowners, outdoor lighting is a game changer for providing a line of sight on potential trepassers without running up costly energy bills. If you're ...

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Your home may be your castle but there’s no need to turn it into a fortress complete with moat to keep the people (and property) you love safe. Today’s home security systems are sleek, unobtrusive, ...

Home security is a surprisingly agile topic. Take, for instance, the marketing of doorbell cameras. A couple of years ago, it was all about catching package thieves in the act, warning them off as ...