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

The best DIY home security systems are affordable and easy to set up without a professional. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from partners ...

X-Sense’s DIY alarm kit isn’t widely extensible, but it’s effective—and cheap—for anyone looking for a no-frills home security system. If you’re looking for a basic—extremely basic—DIY security system ...

Arlo’s home security system is highly flexible, and the company offers a variety of ways to pay for it and its related services. But buyers should take the time to understand just which arrangement is ...