YOUR HOME, ON AIR & TOTALLY SECURE.
Welcome to homesecuritytv.org — the TV-style universe for home security. We test 4K cameras, video doorbells, alarms and smart locks in real houses, so you buy once and sleep calmly. No jargon. Just clear signal.
BACKYARD • 4K
DOORBELL • 2K HDRChannel 01 — Systems
Build your
fortress stack.
Six battle-tested layers. Mix wired + wireless for zero blind spots and zero subscriptions if you want.
PoE Camera Fortress
Wired power + data, color night vision, 24/7 NVR recording. Never misses, never needs charging.
Video Doorbell + Chime
Package detection, two-way talk, pre-roll video. Answer the door from anywhere on Earth.
Smart Alarm Core
Door/window, motion, glass-break + 110dB siren. Self-monitored or pro 24/7 for $19/mo.
Smart Locks & Keypads
Fingerprint, codes, auto-lock. Give guests temporary keys, never hide a key again.
Indoor Pan-Tilt Cams
360° tracking, baby-cry detection, physical shutter for privacy. Perfect for pets & kids.
Floodlights + Solar
3000-lumen deterrence, solar battery cams for garage, gate and shed. No wiring needed.
12 houses • 24/7 testing
100% independent reviews
Channel 02 — About HSTV
We are the TV channel for your front door.
homesecuritytv.org started in a garage with one DVR and a dream: make home security as easy as changing a TV channel. Today we run a real-world test village — brick houses, rentals, farmhouses — where every camera, alarm and lock lives for 90 days before we dare to recommend it.
- ✓Independent lab. We buy everything at retail. No paid placements, no scripted unboxings — only rain, snow, Wi-Fi drops and real burglar tactics.
- ✓TV-style explainers. 5-minute episodes: placement maps, wiring diagrams, app walkthroughs. Watch, pause, install.
- ✓Privacy first. Local NVR + HomeKit Secure Video guides so your footage stays yours — not in a cloud you don't control.
- ✓2025–2026 database. Bitrates, lux ratings, false-alert rates, subscription traps — measured, not copied from boxes.
Marcus HaleFounder, ex-installer • 14 yrs
Channel 03 — Compare
Wired vs wireless.
No more guessing.
Honest table from 148 installs. Choose by house type, not hype.
| Feature | PoE 4K Wired ⭐ | Battery / Wi-Fi | Doorbell + Alarm Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliability | 99.9% uptime | Depends on Wi-Fi | Hub + cellular backup |
| Video quality | 4K • 25fps • color night | 2K • battery saver | 2K HDR + pre-roll |
| Storage fees | $0 — local NVR 4TB | $0–$9/mo cloud | $0 self / $19 pro |
| Best for | Own house, new build | Rental, apartment | Family, front-door focus |
| Install time | 1 day (attic run) | 30 min DIY | 45 min DIY |
Channel 04 — Install in a weekend
From box to
bulletproof in 4 steps.
Our famous Saturday playbook. 6,200 families used it last year.
Map blind spots
Draw doors, windows, driveway. Place cams at 2.5–3m, 15° down. We give you printable map.
Wire or pair
PoE = one cable. Wi-Fi = QR pair + chime test. Always test signal at night before drilling.
Tune AI
Person / pet / vehicle zones, 1.2s pre-roll, 2-way audio. Cut false alerts by 91%.
Lock & backup
NVR + encrypted cloud mirror, UPS for 6h outage, share access with family.
Channel 05 — Reviews
Loved by
paranoid parents.
4.9/5 from 3,400+ verified installs.
"Replaced my doorbell in 20 minutes following HSTV episode. Caught porch pirate in 4K next day. Police used my clip!"
— Dana R., AustinPoE + Doorbell combo
"Finally no monthly fees. NVR setup guide saved me $360/year. Night vision is literally daylight."
— Tomasz K., Chicago4-cam wired kit
"Rental-friendly battery cams + smart lock. Landlord approved, install with no drilling. Genius."
— Priya S., SeattleWireless starter pack
Channel 06 — Newsroom • On air daily
Latest episodes
& break-ins busted.
Click any story to watch full episode page with video-style breakdown.
No episodes yet — check back tonight. New tests drop daily at 19:00.
Channel 07 — FAQ
Ask the
control room.
Final channel — Contact
Get your free home audit.
Tell us house type + budget. We reply within 24h with camera map, shopping list and install video timestamps.
