CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Arlo is mostly known for its popular security cameras, but ...

Q: I wanted to add window sensors to my home for extra peace of mind, and I thought it would be a simple task of searching for “window sensors for security” or “alarms for windows in house.” But it ...

Window sensors are a critical part of any home security system. When cameras fail, a window sensor becomes your last line of defense. Install them on all your windows, and you will know when an ...

The Ring Glass Break Sensor delivers an effective layer of protection that other types of sensors can’t, and it’s not easily fooled by other sounds. Ring Alarm and Ring Alarm Pro users now have a new ...

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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 ...