Skylink review: DIY home security for everyone

Nate Swanner

Home security is important, but the expense can add up quick. Monthly fees and equipment is expensive, so the do-it-yourself genre is really expanding. Skylink is one that offers quite a bit for a small upfront hardware fee, but once you get up and running, youll be glad you did.

With the basic kit, youll see a similar set-up to others in the space. A few alarms to place on windows or doors so you know if they were opened, motion detector, key chain fob, and central hub drive this one.

Similarly specced, and similarly built, the Skylink stands right up to its main rival in the DIY home security space: iSmartAlarm. Aesthetics aside, youre getting the same quality materials here. Well built, sturdy plastic keep the cost down.

The Skylink app is easy to manage and maintain. You can even track multiple sensors in multiple locations, great for those with vacation homes or who have an elderly relative they may need to keep tabs on from afar.

The app itself is a bit dated, but also straightforward. We rally liked the event log feature which lets you track the comings and goings of your homes. This makes it really handy for those who have a small business theyd like to monitor.

In day-to-day use, Skylink is much like others in the space. There are some really interesting benefits that set it apart, though.

A power backup in the hub means your home or business wont fall prey to vandals. Though it cant get online, Skylink will serve as a local alarm system to fend off invaders.

You can also add numbers of friends or relatives to call in the case the alarm goes off. That makes it handy for traveling, as you can just add a neighbors number as needed and ask that they respond if need be.

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Skylink review: DIY home security for everyone