The Piper was an ambitious all-in-one security device from the mid-2010s: a camera, Z-Wave hub, motion sensor, temperature/humidity/light sensors, and 105dB siren — all in one unit. It was ahead of its time. Then its parent company was acquired, and Piper disappeared. If you’re here searching for Piper, you’re probably a former owner wondering what […]
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Cocoon Security Review 2026: The Infrasound Camera That Listened Through Walls — Why SUBSOUND Failed and 3 Better Alternatives
Cocoon was a crowdfunded all-in-one security device from the UK that promised something revolutionary: SUBSOUND technology that could detect movement in every room of your house using infrasound — all from a single device. No sensors on every door and window. No cameras in every room. Just one elegant white box that could “hear” intruders […]
Best Home Security Systems in Los Angeles 2026: LAPD Response Times, Neighborhood Crime Maps & DIY vs Pro-Install for Every Budget
Why Los Angeles Needs Better Home Security Than Most Cities Los Angeles is the 2nd largest city in America (3.9 million residents, 13 million metro) — and its security challenges are unlike anywhere else. Property crime rates run 30-40% above the national average, package theft is epidemic in apartment-dense neighborhoods, and LA’s massive sprawl (503 […]
Cannon Security (CSI) Review 2026: Atlantic Canada Dealer With 36-Month Contracts — Real Costs vs No-Contract DIY
Cannon Security Inc. (CSI) is a small regional security provider based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. They serve primarily Atlantic Canada with professionally installed Alarm.com-powered systems. If you’re in their service area and considering them — or stuck in a contract — this review covers everything you need to know. Cannon Security at a […]
SimpliSafe vs Vivint 2026: Budget DIY vs Premium Smart Home — Plans, Cameras & 3-Year Cost Compared
SimpliSafe and Vivint sit at opposite ends of the home security market. SimpliSafe is the affordable DIY system you set up in 30 minutes. Vivint is the premium, professionally installed smart home system that costs 3x as much. Which one actually protects your home better? We compared everything — plans, cameras, equipment, smart home, and […]