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Buy Smart. Live Safe.

We do the research to make your home and community safer.
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We've spent hundreds of hours trying safety products and services to find the very best. See our picks to make your life and loved ones safer.

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We've collected data on safety concerns for nearly every stage of life. Find out how likely your home is to flood, if your home is likely to be burglarized, and more.
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Top product reviews from our experts

The security industry moves quickly, so you always have great options! But it’s a lot to sift through. Our experts stay vigilant so you don’t have to.

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We find the best security systems on the market and try them in our own homes to give you honest recommendations.

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We research the top medical alert products to make every phase of life safer.

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To help you stay safe at home and in your community, we’ve put together national and local resources, including a home security finder by state, to make sure you know where to turn before the unexpected happens. Click on your state below to get resources for your area.

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Our advisory group is made up of industry-leading experts in personal safety, theft trends, IT security, criminal justice, and health. They review our recommendations against the latest safety standards.

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Rebecca Edwards
SafeWise Staff Writer, Security Expert, Safety & Tech Reporter
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Ben Stickle
PhD, Criminal Justice and Theft Expert
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Sally Russell
MN, CMSRN, CNE, Health Expert and Educator
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Pete Canavan
IT Security and Personal Safety Expert
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We believe that safety is a lifestyle. Our passion is to make safety accessible and easy for everyone.