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Typically, DIY home security systems feature a network of wireless (and sometimes wired) sensors, cameras, lighting and other alarms or detectors that connect through Wi-Fi to a central hub and ...

And we aren't talking about just security cameras but smart doorbells and motion sensors, too. While you can go for professional installation services, we like DIY systems for their affordability ...