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Scottish Government requirements specify that every home must have an interlinked heat and smoke alarm system.

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One of the best app options for setting up your phone as a security camera is Alfred. It's cross-platform, so it doesn't ...

I have a Micron Scorpio Z6L alarm system that was fitted 20 years ago and it's stopped arming and not working now. I have been in touch with the person who fitted it and quoted that Fixing the alarm ...

Transform your old smartphone into a free security camera with these simple steps, saving money while boosting home security.

How We Test DIY Home Security Systems Because of the complex nature of DIY home security systems, Consumer Reports’ test engineers have spent a lot of time fine-tuning our test methodology.