The rest of the devices in the kit are similarly easy to install. Follow the steps in the app to connect the keypad, the range extender, the motion sensor and the door/window sensors.

For less than the cost of SimpliSafe’s kit, the Ring Alarm comes with a base station, a keypad, a single door / window sensor, a motion detector, and a range extender.

Many home insurance companies offer discounts for home security upgrades, though the amount of the discount will vary ...

Ring didn't do anything particularly innovative with its Alarm Security Kit, but this inexpensive DIY system stands out because of its simplicity.

So long as your door has a peephole, you should be able to install Ring's solution without much fuss. Ring on Monday at CES 2019 announced its fifth video doorbell.

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