The Most Common Mistakes When Buying a Wireless Home Security System (And How to Avoid Them)
Buying technology is stressful. Buying technology that is supposed to protect your family and your most possessions? That’s a whole different level of anxiety. It sits right up there with buying a car or choosing a health insurance plan. You know you need it, you know it’s important, but the sheer volume of acronyms, specs and marketing fluff can make you want to just close your laptop and hope for the best. We are currently living through a boom in DIY home security. The market is flooded with wireless systems that promise to turn your home into a fortress with nothing more than a Wi-Fi connection and some sticky tape. And honestly? A lot of them are brilliant. They have democratized security, making it accessible to renters and homeowners who don't have thousands of dollars to drop on a professional installation. But with so many options comes the very real possibility of making a bad choice. I’ve seen it happen too many times: someone buys a system based on a slick Instagr...