SAFE Security: Company Overview SAFE Security (the blue lighthouse logo) is a home security provider that has operated for over 20 years across 25+ states. On paper, they offer the full package: professional monitoring, smart home integration, and both self-setup and professional installation. In practice, SAFE Security has become one of the most complained-about security […]

Belkin Wemo: Smart Plugs, Switches & Home Automation Since 2012 Wemo (originally “WeMo”) was one of the first mainstream smart home brands, launching Wi-Fi smart plugs in 2012 before most people knew what a “smart home” was. Made by Belkin, Wemo products have been a gateway drug for home automation for over a decade. But […]

July 2026 update: Cox currently maintains official Homelife feature, support, alarm, camera, and touchscreen pages. That makes old blanket claims that Homelife is “dead” or fully shut down unsafe. Availability, equipment, support, pricing, and service terms can still vary by address and account, so current customers and shoppers should verify the exact offer directly with […]

Slomin’s Shield security review for 2026. Covers pricing ($33.95-49.95/mo), contracts (3-5 years required), equipment, pros & cons, bill pay info, and better no-contract alternatives for NY/NJ homeowners.

LifeShield Home Security no longer exists. ADT acquired it in 2019 and folded the technology into ADT Blue (now ADT+). If you are a former LifeShield customer or found an old review, here is what happened: DirecTV bought LifeShield in 2013, AT&T absorbed DirecTV in 2015, then ADT took LifeShield in 2019. The DIY tech survived but the brand is dead. We cover the full timeline and rank 3 replacements — Abode ($0-6/mo, no contract), Ring ($20/mo), and SimpliSafe ($18-28/mo).