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"Ten or 15 years ago, systems were at a price point where they were difficult to afford, but now there are a ton of affordable options for homeowners on any budget," says Merlin Guilbeau, executive director and chief executive of the Electronic Security Association. There are also financial advantages. Many insurance companies offer discounts on home insurance premiums when homeowners install an alarm system or security equipment. Self monitoring or professional system?As more home automation technology emerges, a growing number of homeowners are opting for self monitored security equipment over systems that are monitored by professional security companies. Indeed, nearly half of Americans 49 percent say they are open to installing their own home security system, according to a 2016 LivSecure survey. Of course, there are pros and cons of taking this DIY approach.

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Additionally, the Nest Protect is compatible with other smart home networks including Nexia, Vera, Wink and Google Home; it doesn't work with Amazon Alexa or Apple HomeKit. Unfortunately, the two year warranty is shorter than those from First Alert and Kidde. Read the full reviewBest ValueKidde KN COSM B RF$49. 72 View at AmazonCheck Walmart?Detects both smoke and carbon monoxideDoesn’t require a hardwired connectionCan connect to multiple alarms via Wi FiPerformed poorly in our detection testsRequires extra equipment for the mobile appOnly compatible with Wink smart home platformThis alarm is two devices in one: a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector. It’s very easy to install because it runs on changeable batteries so you don’t have to hardwire it into your home’s electrical grid. If the Kidde KN COSM B RF detects an emergency in your home, it sets off a tone alarm as well as a voice alarm that gives instructions and tells you what the danger is. It also uses voice notifications to let you know when you need to change the battery. If you buy more than one of these detectors – and you should!– you can network them through your home’s Wi Fi network. Once they are connected to the internet, you can download the Wink smart home app to control your smoke detectors, as well as many other devices, remotely. You can receive notifications on your phone if there’s an emergency while you are away; however, you need to buy a Wink hub to do so, which is an extra expense. Of all the smoke alarms we reviewed, this Kidde model fared the worst in our detection tests.

 

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Additionally, the Nest Protect is compatible with other smart home networks including Nexia, Vera, Wink and Google Home; it doesn't work with Amazon Alexa or Apple HomeKit. Unfortunately, the two year warranty is shorter than those from First Alert and Kidde. Read the full reviewBest ValueKidde KN COSM B RF$49. 72 View at AmazonCheck Walmart?Detects both smoke and carbon monoxideDoesn’t require a hardwired connectionCan connect to multiple alarms via Wi FiPerformed poorly in our detection testsRequires extra equipment for the mobile appOnly compatible with Wink smart home platformThis alarm is two devices in one: a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector. It’s very easy to install because it runs on changeable batteries so you don’t have to hardwire it into your home’s electrical grid. If the Kidde KN COSM B RF detects an emergency in your home, it sets off a tone alarm as well as a voice alarm that gives instructions and tells you what the danger is. It also uses voice notifications to let you know when you need to change the battery. If you buy more than one of these detectors – and you should!– you can network them through your home’s Wi Fi network. Once they are connected to the internet, you can download the Wink smart home app to control your smoke detectors, as well as many other devices, remotely. You can receive notifications on your phone if there’s an emergency while you are away; however, you need to buy a Wink hub to do so, which is an extra expense. Of all the smoke alarms we reviewed, this Kidde model fared the worst in our detection tests.