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There’s a lot to consider when selecting a security system for your house. Recent advances in technology have made it easier to protect your home and keep an eye on it wherever you are. Many security ...

Home security systems feel out-of-reach for many of us. Many security systems require consumers to subscribe to professional monitoring, usually a monthly paid service where trained dispatchers keep ...

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Modern security systems include everything from motion, glass break, and entry sensors to smart smoke detectors, doorbell cameras, and smart locks. Many home security systems offer both self and 24/7 ...

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Dear Jim: We need more security at home, but we don't want more floodlights, which cost a lot to operate. Also, we want to avoid monitoring charges if possible. What reasonably priced security options ...