To safeguard your home doesn't have to be difficult or pricey. A DIY home security system allows you to take matters into your own hands and protect yourself, family, and property without having to wait for the professional installation. Below is a step-by-step process for setting up your DIY home security system.

1. Choose the DIY Security System

The first step in the process will be to choose a DIY security system that matches the needs of your home. Research different systems, and they will offer various features, including: motion sensors, door/window sensors, cameras, alarms, and mobile alerts. Also, don’t forget to do your research on the type of system you want – a wired security system or a wireless security system; wireless systems will be easier to install and less limiting.

2. Plan out your layout

Before you start installing your hotel security system, plan out where you will be mounting cameras and where motion sensors will be used, whether they are door/window sensors or cameras. Focus on key areas of monitoring access points of entry, hallways, garages, and areas you may want covered during the installation process.

3. Mount the Sensors and Cameras

Once you’ve arrived to your installation step in this process, use the pre-determined plan you laid-out to install door/window sensors and also cameras. Mounting of sensors is simpler, as in most cases you can attach your sensors using adhesive strips or screws. Mounting your cameras, however, will require a little more effort, as you’ll want to make sure it is mounted at a height that covers the place you want, and is out of reach for an amateur thief.

4. Connect everything to your control panel/app

Most DIY systems will provide the user with a control panel or a mobile app. After you are complete with physically setting up your network of sensors and cameras, the final step will be to connect your sensors/cameras to your control panel or app.