Danika Miller

You might be here because it’s the third time a porch pirate swiped your package. Or maybe your car was scratched, and you’re looking to know which neighborhood kid is getting out of control with their electric scooter. A security camera can clue you in to perpetrators and potentially deter them from striking again. Ultimately, a security camera’s core worth is rooted in information.

You might be here because it’s the third time a porch pirate swiped your package. Or maybe your car was scratched, and you’re looking to know which neighborhood kid is getting out of control with their electric scooter. A security camera can clue you in to perpetrators and potentially deter them from striking again. Ultimately, a security camera’s core worth is rooted in information.

You've just moved into a new home and want to be practical about safety, but a quick search serves up expensive, complicated systems — smart locks, floodlights, the works — that don't quite fit your situation. Moving into a new place comes with plenty of unexpected costs you may not have budgeted for — a home security system doesn’t have to be one of them. A budget home security setup works best when built in layers, rather than purchased in one big package.