Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Whether you want a luxury home security system or just some modern technological tools for protecting your family and home, ...

Ring is no stranger to home security, and the Ring Alarm Security Kit ($199.99 for the five-piece system we tested) contains everything you need to protect and keep tabs on your home. As with other ...

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

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

If’ you’ve been waiting for a sale on Ring’s Alexa-compatible DIY Home security alarms, this is it. Matching the best prices we saw during last year’s Black Friday to Cyber Monday sales, Amazon just ...

Abode drops home automation features to offer this lower-cost version of its excellent home security hub. Most users probably won’t miss them. For those keeping count, Abode now offers three different ...

It’s short on handholding, but SkylinkNet’s SK-250 kit is a good-enough security offering (though not recommended for beginners). Skylink bills its SkyLinkNet Alarm Systems as the “smart way” to build ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The Ring Alarm Security Kit home security system that is ...