DIY Home Security Systems for Beginners By Marlon Buchanan

Setting up a home security system used to mean expensive contracts, professional installation, and a maze of wires.

These days, it’s easier than ever to create your own setup using affordable, smart, DIY-friendly technology—and you don’t need to be especially tech-savvy to get started.

Thanks to advances in connected devices and wireless communication, you can now build a home security system that fits your space, your budget, and your comfort level.

Before diving in, there are a few key things every beginner should know.

Start with the basics

At a minimum, most DIY security setups include a few essentials: door and window sensors, a motion detector or two, and some way to alert you when something’s not right. These compone

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