Consumer Reports surveyed over 11,000 people to find the best DIY home security systems. Here are the top brands from our ratings.

A DIY security system can cost $60 to $400 or more depending on the brand and model you buy and where you buy it. SimpliSafe's 10-piece DIY home security system lists for $730 on its website .

Protect your home and family with one of the best DIY home security systems featuring easy installation and multiple options. We reveal the 7 top companies and systems.

DIY home security systems are highly customizable, but you’ll typically find a variety of cameras, door sensors, hub stations, and motion sensors in most packages.

The cost for a DIY security system can range from under $100 to well over $500, and it’s all dependent on which products (and how many products) you need to cover your property.

Ring Alarm Security Kit review. The newest Alarm Security Kit is Ring's second-gen DIY home security system. It looks very similar to the original, despite some minor hardware design tweaks, and ...

The GeoAlarm simplifies the bundling of burglary intrusion, smart home automation, security cameras and video doorbells into one convenient app. Designed with competitive advantages over ADT ...

Our Top PicksBest Security CamerasADT Self SetupADT Self Setup is one of the hottest new DIY systems around, and for good reason. It offers equipment and monitoring services from ADT, one of the ...

Installing your home security system yourself can save you hundreds of dollars. These are the best DIY options, with and without professional monitoring.

Consumer Reports' tests reveal the best choices to protect your homeBy Daniel WroclawskiToday’s home security systems do far more than protect your home from potential break-ins or trespassers.

SimpliSafe, Abode, Ring, Arlo, ADT, Blink and Nest home security systems are affordable and easy to set up. Some are DIY alarm systems; some are only cameras.