Canadian-based Skylink Technologies has been in the DIY home automation business for almost 25 years. Its latest digital home security solution, the SkylinkNet Alarm System Starter Kit (SK-200), makes it possible for homeowners to monitor their home from a smartphone without spending a bundle. It’s a basic kit that includes a motion sensor and a pair of window/door sensors, and for $149.99, it’s a very affordable way to get in on the home automation craze. Read more