r/diysecurity
929 members
r/diysecurity is a subreddit with 929 members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses security, system, alarm, panel, and camera.
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Popular Themes in r/diysecurity
#1
Solution Requests
: "Wireless security camera(Possibly offline)?"
25 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "help with first alert fa260 kepad"
16 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Cheapest DIY TotalConnect?"
6 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Potentially hosed my ademco / honeywell alarm system"
3 posts
#5
Self-Promotion
: "DoorSec Quick Door Security for Android"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/diysecurity
#1
Security
: "DIY Security FTW! Self-Installed Skybell Doorbell Cam Catches Thief in the Act!"
29 posts
#2
System
: "Looking for advice for home hardwired System"
28 posts
#3
Alarm
: "Potentially hosed my ademco / honeywell Alarm system"
13 posts
#4
Panel
: "rewire security/alarm Panel for usb"
13 posts
#5
Camera
: "Wireless security Camera(Possibly offline)?"
11 posts
#6
Wireless
: "Wireless security camera(Possibly offline)?"
11 posts
#7
Diy
: "Diy Security FTW! Self-Installed Skybell Doorbell Cam Catches Thief in the Act!"
10 posts
#8
Sensor
: "Window slider contact Sensor alignment"
9 posts
#9
Honeywell
: "Honeywell Vista 20p - changing zones etc."
6 posts
#10
Diy Security
: "SimpliSafe Diy Security System Investigation Yields Disturbing Results"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/diysecurity
Yearly
+42 members(4.7%)
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Last updated: June 22, 2026