Brianne Sandorf

We tested and rated 11 of the best home security systems based on features, pricing, system installation, service, and more. Compare 2019’s best home security alarm system companies.

DT is massive, well-established, pricey, and full-featured. SimpliSafe is newer, smaller, cheaper, and stripped down to the basics. ADT uses equipment made by other companies but monitors it in-house; SimpliSafe makes its own equipment but outsources monitoring. Both are solid security choices, but you’ll have a very different experience depending on which option you choose.

It’s hard to find good medical alert jewelry that meets the minimum requirements to make it effective: works well, doesn’t cost too much, goes with everything from exercise clothes to cocktail best. We’ve made the search for the right medical alert jewelry easier for you. If you’re looking for medical alert necklaces, see our necklace review to check out our top picks. Otherwise, read on to learn about our favorite wristbands, bracelets, and watches.

While many believe home security systems are expensive, there are a number of affordable solutions that offer first-rate service and protection. Read on for our favorite cheap systems.

For a long time, Medical Guardian has held a top spot on our best medical alert systems ranking. It’s no wonder: the brand leads the medical alert industry with excellent service and a variety of packages to fit different lifestyles and needs.

When you rent a home, you may be restricted as to what changes you can make to the unit. Maybe your living situation is temporary and you don’t want to be locked in to a monitoring contract and a system you can’t take with you. Whatever the situation, as a renter, you have a unique set of circumstances that may make finding the right home security system tricky. Lucky for you, we have our top five picks for home security systems that suit a renter’s needs…

See Vivint and ADT side-by-side to compare the two security companies, see what they offer, and decide which company is right for you.

If you don’t want to get tied down to a company for three years or more, plenty of viable no-contract security systems offer more freedom and flexibility. We’re going to break down a few of our favorite contract-free security systems to give you a better sense of which system might be best for your needs.

ASecureLife’s team is based in Salt Lake City, so we got curious about which major Utah colleges are most prone to crime. We also took a look at how these universities are keeping their students safe. Keep reading to learn more about which Utah college campuses have the most crime and what their administrations are doing to crack down on it.

When we ranked the best medical alert systems, we realized that there was a lot of nuance between plans. Traditional medical alert systems tend to revolve around a base station. But some brands also offer plans focused on wearable alert devices, like necklaces and bracelets or wristbands, with no base station involved. Dig in to learn what you should look for in a medical alert necklace and what really stands out on the market. Whether you need a medical alert necklace for yourself or for a loved one, we’ll help you pick one out.