Best Cheap Home Security Devices for 2024
Keep you and your property safe with security devices under $50.
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You certainly don't want to cut corners when it comes to home security, but the costs of professional monitoring and hardware fees can add up quickly. Fortunately, all kinds of security equipment, including lights, detectors, contact sensors and other easy-to-install systems are becoming more affordable by the day. That means that you can keep your house, and everyone and everything in it, safer without spending serious cash.
As my CNET colleague Megan Wollerton puts it, "The era of the $200 security camera is over." This means you can get several kinds of budget home security devices, including door and window sensors, security cameras and motion detectors for your home. Plus, many are often on sale for under $20 so you can secure your house and have peace of mind while away without breaking the bank.
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It can be tough for renters to boost their home security in part because home security system installation can be pretty involved -- especially when you're talking smart deadbolts. So if you want to add a little security to your door locks without much hassle or cash down, consider a DIY system retrofit lock
Devices like these, while not Wi-Fi connected, still offer clever ways to add one more home security barrier for burglars to bypass, which equals a little peace of mind for the anxious homeowner. Although it lacks any of the bells and whistles of a smart lock (like a control panel or burglar alarm), it's portable so you can bring this cheap home security lock with you when you're staying at a hotel or an Airbnb.
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- Best Smart Locks
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- Best Smart Lights of the Year
- Best Places to Install Home Security Cameras
- Best DIY Home Security Systems
- Best Home Security Systems for Renters