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The $100 Ring Video Doorbell gets a feature-packed upgrade, finally
The second-generation Ring Video Doorbell boasts better video quality, privacy zones, and an additional “near” zone, all for the same $100 price as the original model.
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Google will switch on mandatory two-factor authentication for Nest accounts this month
If you haven’t already locked down your Nest account with two-step authentication, Google will do it for you starting in May.
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Ring PAR38 Smart LED Bulb review: A bright, weatherproof outdoor bulb for folks in the Ring ecosystem
This affordable Alexa-enabled bulb is well suited for illuminating driveways, backyards, side entrances, and other outdoor areas.
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Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus review: It’s good, but it’s not new or improved enough to be the best
The latest video doorbell from Ring adds dual-band Wi-Fi better motion detection, but there's no step up in video resolution or field of view.
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Eufy Security Wireless Video Doorbell review: Very high-res video and no subscription needed
Local network storage means you won't need to pay for an ongoing subscription to use Eufy's high-resolution doorbell camera.
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Motorola Lux65 Connect-2 video baby monitor review: This two-camera set offers monitoring and more
This baby monitor can operate as a conventional video monitor or a sophisticated smart camera, but a paid subscription is required to unlock its full feature set.
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Blink Mini review: Amazon jumps into the budget security camera fray
The latest Blink takes on cheap, compact security cameras like the Wyze Cam.
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Ring Stick Up Cam Battery review: Inexpensive and reliable wireless video surveillance, indoors and out
This inexpensive wireless home security camera can be deployed indoors or out, and you can buy a cheap solar panel to keep its battery forever topped off.
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Ring app adds support for iOS’s Critical Alerts feature
You can now get emergency Ring Alarm notifications on your iPhone or iPad even if you have Do Not Disturb mode enabled.
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Ring Indoor Cam review: There are less-expensive cameras, but none that belong to such a broad ecosystem
The smart home market is awash in cheap security cameras, but the Ring Indoor Cam is one of the few that can be integrated into a security system that's as comprehensive as Ring's.
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Reolink E1 Zoom review: This camera pans, tilts, and zooms to deliver complete coverage
There's little to distinguish the Zoom from other cameras in Reolink's E1 line, but it's another solid offering from this manufacturer.
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Anker unveils a pair of budget-priced Eufy indoor home security cams
The $40 Eufy Indoor Cam 2K boasts people detection, night vision and local storage, while a $50 version adds pan and tilt functionality.
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Blue by ADT: ADT’s first DIY home security effort is off to a good start
We’ve spent some quality time with ADT’s DIY video doorbell and its indoor and outdoor security cameras and found a lot to like. Will the rest of the system be as good?
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New Ring Alarm home security system with 1-touch buttons for police, fire, and medical emergencies coming soon
The new keypad for arming and disarming the system is smaller and sleeker, despite having more features, and the Z-Wave smart home hub remains.
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ADT Blue Wireless Outdoor Camera review: Most security cams require a subscription to get the detection features that are standard on this model
The third component in ADT’s DIY home security system delivers good value for the money.
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ADT Blue Doorbell Camera review: It’s not much to look at, but it offers premium features and a good picture
You can use it as a stand-alone security for your front door or integrate it into a larger DIY system, with optional professional monitoring.
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The new $35 Blink Mini indoor camera is Blink’s least expensive cam yet
Coming later this month, the diminutive Blink Mini is set to compete with such budget security cams as the $20 Wyze Cam v2.
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Blurams Outdoor Pro review: an affordable outdoor security camera with excellent AI features
With strong human detection and facial recognition that trumps bigger camera brands, the Blurams Outdoor Pro is a great (and affordable) security camera.
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The Ring Doorbox is revealed, but what is it for?
The leaked Ring Doorbox looks like it may be for securing a key, but would the key unlock a door, a package box, or something else?
How-To
How to turn your Wyze cam into a webcam
Can’t snag a webcam on Amazon? In a pinch, you can use your Wyze cam as a webcam. Here’s the trick.
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ADT Blue Indoor Camera review: Watches for intruders, listens for alarms
The Blue Indoor Camera is a DIY home-security cam from ADT that will alert you should it hear a CO2 or smoke alarm going off.
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Anker’s EufyCam 2 is slated to get HomeKit Secure Video support in April
The HomeKit Secure Video update will allow EufyCam 2 and 2C users to store encrypted security videos on iCloud.
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The Kangaroo Privacy Camera has a lens that turns opaque when you’re home
When its lens turns solid gray, you’ll know that Kangaroo’s Privacy Camera isn’t watching you and that its microphone is switched off.
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Angelcare Baby Breathing Monitor with Video review: An easy way to ensure your child’s sleep safety
This video monitor also tracks the subtle movements of your child's respiration.
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SimCam 1S security camera review: Superb AI features are the highlight of this affordable camera
This security camera's person, animal, and vehicle detection, plus facial recognition, keep you on top of happenings in and around your home.
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Ring’s new Video Doorbell 3 Plus reveals what happened before motion events
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus can show you a four-second snippet of what happened just before a motion event was triggered, a first for a battery-powered video doorbell.
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Arlo smart cameras will require two-factor authentication by the end of the year
You can enable two-step verification for Arlo's security cameras right now, but it'll be required before the year is out.
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Blurams Home Pro security camera review: Advanced features for any budget
Don't let the low price fool you. This indoor camera boasts advanced AI detection, smart home integration, and multiple video storage options.
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Vivint’s latest smart video doorbell can monitor packages left on your porch
The new Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro can also discern between people and pets, and warn porch pirates they’ve been spotted.
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Toucan Wireless Video Doorbell review: This camera’s wide field of view can survey all your porch
You can mount Toucan's battery-powered video doorbell just about anywhere.
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Arlo Video Doorbell review: Finally! A doorbell that can tell cats from people
The Arlo Video Doorbell is our new top pick, displacing the Nest Hello in the hardwired category.
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Kami Outdoor Battery Camera review: A wire-free solution for keeping an eye on your property
Simple, flexible installation and intuitive controls make this outdoor camera a winner for most users.
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Wyze Lock review: This ultra-affordable smart deadbolt converter covers the basics well
Convert your dumb deadbolt into a Wi-Fi-connected smart lock for less.
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Netatmo’s Smart Indoor Camera now supports Apple HomeKit Secure Video
The HomeKit Secure Video update will allow Netatmo Smart Indoor Security Camera users to securely store their saved video clips in iCloud.
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Secure you home with Eufy’s smart cameras for a whole lot less today
Amazon's blowing out Eufy's solid home cameras at killer prices today.
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Ring beefs up its security with mandatory 2FA, suspends third-party trackers in mobile app
Ring flips on mandatory two-factor authentication in an effort to clean up its image.
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Maximus Answer DualCam Video Doorbell review: That second camera is for keeping an eye on parcels
This is a good video doorbell, but you’ll need a subscription to get the most value from it.
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Google’s Nest accounts will require two-factor security starting this spring
Two-factor authentication is easiest way to keep hackers from taking control of your Nest cameras, and Google's about to make it mandatory.
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Ring’s new ‘Neighborly Moments’ feature lets you give a shout-out to a neighbor’s act of kindness
The new category for Ring’s controversial Neighbors app lets you post about good things that happened in your neighborhood, for a change.
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SimpliSafe’s new multi-feed view lets you monitor several cameras at once
Just sign in to SimpliSafe’s web portal to view live feeds from multiple cameras simultaneously.
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How to protect your Ring account with the new Control Center privacy dashboard
Ring has updated its app with new and improved privacy tools. Here’s how to make the most of them.
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Ring is rolling out its new Control Center privacy dashboard
Owners of Ring video doorbells and other home security products are finally getting some essential privacy protections.
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EufyCam 2 review: This outdoor security camera promises year-long battery life
And if you in an area subject to extreme weather conditions, this camera is heavily protected.
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Kwikset Halo smart deadbolt review: Wi-Fi in, attractive design out
Kwikset’s smart lock gains in connectivity, but loses out in the looks department.
How-To
How to tweak your Wyze cam settings now that people detection is going away
Now that your Wyze Cam and Wyze Cam Pan are about to lose people detection, you can cut down on the number of false alarms by following these steps.
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EZVIZ C6CN pan-and-tilt security camera review: Motion tracking keeps intruder in this camera’s sights
EZVIZ says a built-in motor helps this baseball-sized home security camera keep intruders in sight.
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Nexx Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Controller NXG-200 review: Sophisticated, but very expensive
This garage door controller Wi-Fi retrofit kit has some advanced features, but that might not be enough to justify its high price tag.
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Keep kids out of the liquor cabinet with the biometric BenjiLock By Hampton Cabinet and Drawer Lock
Also suitable for securing drawers and closets, the $75 lock can be programmed to recognize up to 10 fingerprints.
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Toucan’s battery-powered Wireless Video Doorbell boasts a 180-degree vertical field of view
On display at CES, the camera enables you to see packages placed directly beneath the doorbell.
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