Locked In: Our Readers Trust These Home Security Systems the Most
Amid heated debates over the trade-offs of surveillance tech, Americans continue to purchase more and more security devices for their homes. Today, 61% of US households have at least one indoor or outdoor security camera, up from 52% in 2024, according to the latest home security market report from SafeHome.org. "We’re past the wild unpredictability of early adopter days, and most categories have several reliable brands to pick from that do the job well.
- ▪Amid heated debates over the trade-offs of surveillance tech, Americans continue to purchase more and more security devices for their homes.
- ▪Today, 61% of US households have at least one indoor or outdoor security camera, up from 52% in 2024, according to the latest home security market report from SafeHome.org.
- ▪"We’re past the wild unpredictability of early adopter days, and most categories have several reliable brands to pick from that do the job well.
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Amid heated debates over the trade-offs of surveillance tech, Americans continue to purchase more and more security devices for their homes. Today, 61% of US households have at least one indoor or outdoor security camera, up from 52% in 2024, according to the latest home security market report from SafeHome.org. Meanwhile, 48% have a video doorbell, up from 45% in 2024, and 30% have a home alarm system, up from 28% two years ago.Notably, the SafeHome survey finds that, for the first time, the percentage of people installing alarm systems themselves (49%) has outstripped the percentage getting a professional to install them (42%).“It’s an excellent time to dive into DIY smart home security," says PCMag senior writer Andrew Gebhart.
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