Home Security

Read: Safest and Most Dangerous States in the U.S. 2016: Annual Ranking Updated

Safest and Most Dangerous States in the U.S. 2016: Annual Ranking Updated

Over the last 10 years, 26% of U.S. households were victimized by crime.

Read: Startup Wants to Make Drones the Next Form of Home Security

Startup Wants to Make Drones the Next Form of Home Security

Sunflower Labs says it sees the drone as a complement to traditional alarms.

Read: How This Smart Mailbox Can Make a Home More Visible and Secure at the Same Time

How This Smart Mailbox Can Make a Home More Visible and Secure at the Same Time

The ADDSMART project started with two goals: Clearly marking addresses for autonomous vehicles and reducing the energy and data storage costs of home surveillance systems.

Read: SimpliSafe DIY Security System Investigation Yields Disturbing Results

SimpliSafe DIY Security System Investigation Yields Disturbing Results

DIY home security systems provider SimpliSafe has quickly amassed a large customer base. However, an independent forensic analysis shoots holes in the company’s model, claims and technology.

Read: Burglars Tell How They Break Into Homes and What Security Measures Deter Them

Burglars Tell How They Break Into Homes and What Security Measures Deter Them

An investigative news team surveyed incarcerated burglars to learn about their methods. Security cameras oftentimes prove to be a deterrent, the study found.

Read: Annual Auto-Renewal Clause May Become a Thing of Past in California

Annual Auto-Renewal Clause May Become a Thing of Past in California

A new bill would make all monitoring agreements with annual auto-renewal clauses revert to just month-to-month renewals upon expiration of initial term. Requires renewal clauses to be more conspicuous in contracts.

Read: J.D. Power Reveals Results of Inaugural Home Security Satisfaction Report

J.D. Power Reveals Results of Inaugural Home Security Satisfaction Report

Customer service is the key factor in consumer satisfaction among home security companies.

Read: New Survey Shows Security Is Primary Entry Point for Smart Home Shoppers

New Survey Shows Security Is Primary Entry Point for Smart Home Shoppers

The security of the IoT devices themselves is also a chief concern among potential consumers.

Read: Rise in Smart Locks, Smart Home Connected Devices Leaves the Door Open to Hackers

Rise in Smart Locks, Smart Home Connected Devices Leaves the Door Open to Hackers

As more connected devices reach the market still riddled with vulnerabilities, badly coded APIs and poor encryption, home and business owners leave themselves open to hackers, break-ins and even stolen identity.

Read: 61% of Americans Fear Their Home Security Cameras Will Be Hacked

61% of Americans Fear Their Home Security Cameras Will Be Hacked

Home security cameras, along with Internet-connected cars, are the biggest fears for Americans when it comes to hacking.

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