Think you don’t need a home security system? We debunk the 15 most common excuses — from “I can’t afford it” to “my dog is enough” — with facts and 2026 alternatives.
Vivint Camera Review 2026: Doorbell, Outdoor, Indoor, Recording, Accounts, and Tests
A useful Vivint camera review starts with the system around the camera. Vivint’s current camera lineup is sold as part of its installed smart-home security platform, so the decision is not just lens quality or an app score. Installation, panel integration, account ownership, recording history, service terms, and the response path all affect the result. […]
Google Nest Security Review 2026: Cameras, Doorbells, Nest Aware, Accounts, Privacy, and Tests
Updated August 2026. Google Nest is now a camera, doorbell, display, and smart-home path—not a current whole-home burglar alarm sold under the old Nest Secure name. That distinction matters. Cameras can show and record activity, but they do not replace door contacts, a local intrusion siren, a keypad, entry delay, or an alarm-monitoring path. This […]
NextAlarm Review 2026: Legacy Service Status, Account, Hardware, Monitoring, and Migration Check
NextAlarm: What Was It? NextAlarm was a pioneer in affordable DIY alarm monitoring — one of the first services that let homeowners keep their existing security panel (Honeywell, DSC, GE) and pay dramatically less for professional monitoring. At $8-12/month when ADT was charging $40-60/month, they proved the traditional dealer model was massively overpriced. Detail NextAlarm […]
What to Do After a Burglary: Safety, Police, Insurance, Identity Theft, and Recovery (2026)
Your home was just broken into. Here is exactly what to do, in order: call 911, do not touch anything, document everything, file a police report, call your insurance, change locks, and upgrade security. Step-by-step guide with timelines, insurance claim tips, and what to tell the police.
