The $30 Ring Mailbox Sensor-- a simple device that sends alerts to your phone when your mailbox's door opens -- is now available to buy. I got my hands on one, but haven't had the chance to fully test ...

Smart homes aren’t built on voice assistants alone. The real intelligence comes from the devices working behind the scenes, ...

For DIY systems you can install and expand yourself without getting locked into a contract, both SimpliSafe and Ring rate among our top picks. Both brands offer kits of varying sizes that are ...

Ring’s rich features and affordable monitoring plans make it a top choice for a home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are from ...

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Ring’s fifth smart doorbell is designed to take advantage of a feature you probably already have: a peephole in the door. The Door View Cam ($199; amazon.com) offers all the intelligence and ...

The right best home security system for you can be as simple as a single camera, or as complex as your vision – and budget – allows, with sensors, locks, hubs, sirens, smoke screens, a video doorbell ...