Commentary: I didn't need a technician to come to my home to set up ADT's smart security system. Here's what it includes and how I did my own DIY installation.

The new version, though, can be used throughout Google Home routines. You still can’t fully control the system through the Home app, but actions with ADT’s hardware can now be leveraged by Home.

The rise of smart home technology has opened up plenty of ways to build a home security system. ADT, a company that's been doing home monitoring for decades, is unveiling a new version of its ...