Do you have a hard time waking up like I do? TK takes us though a simple Arduino setup that creates a sunrise alarm to help you wake up to a simulated sunrise.

Keep burglars away with the best DIY home security systems. These expert-tested systems will give you professional-grade protection without the hassle of a professional installation.

DIY home security systems are easy to install yourself with a little bit of time and technical knowhow. Check out our best DIY systems of 2025.

Consumer Reports surveyed over 11,000 people to find the best DIY home security systems. Here are the top brands from our ratings.

DIY home security systems allow you to put together your own smart home security system how you want it, without hefty subscription and installation fees.

Key insights Professional home security installation typically costs between $99 and $199. If you go the DIY installation route, you don’t have to pay an installation fee. Expect to pay $20 to ...

We look at DIY security systems in opposition to professional systems to see which offers the best deal.

Making your own security system isn't too hard, but if you'd like a super cheap and simple method, Instructables user deba168 shows how to make a wireless motion detector with an Arduino.

Consumer Reports did the math on DIY home security system costs. See the factors that affect how much you'll pay, as well as ratings and reviews of the three most affordable systems.

SimpliSafe, Abode, Ring, Arlo, ADT, Blink and Nest home security systems are affordable and easy to set up. Some are DIY alarm systems; some are only cameras.