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Level Lock hardware business acquired by Assa Abloy

Assa Abloy will now manufacture what we consider to be the world’s best smart locks.

By Michael Brown 4 months ago

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You can get two Tapo 2K security cams for the price of one

The TP-Link Tapo 2K bundle is $126 at Amazon.

By Gabriela Vatu 4 months ago

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Reolink’s new video doorbell shows visitors head-to-toe in 2K res

The Reolink Doorbell Battery also offers person, package, and vehicle detection; local storage; and dual-band Wi-Fi.

By Michael Brown 4 months ago

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Reolink's new pan/tilt security cam can record continuously for up to 8 days

The Altas PT Ultra outdoor pan/tilt home security camera boasts 4K resolution, color night vision, person-detection, and a massive 20,000mAh battery.

By Michael Brown 4 months ago

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Lockly's latest smart lock opens with just a glance

Lockly’s Visage lock has binocular facial recognition. The company debuted 3 other new locks, too, all of which support Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Home.

By James Barber 4 months ago

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Protecting your home costs a mere $100 with this awesome Arlo setup

The Arlo Home Security System is half-off at Amazon.

By Gabriela Vatu 4 months ago

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Secure your whole home with this half-off Arlo three-cam bundle

This Arlo Essential XL camera bundle is just $200 at Best Buy.

By Gabriela Vatu 4 months ago

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Snatch the new panning-and-tilting Ring cam for $60

The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is only $60 right now at Amazon.

By Gabriela Vatu 4 months ago

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The outgoing but still great Ring Video Doorbell gets a 40% discount

The introduction of the all-new Ring Battery Doorbell has Amazon blowing out inventory of the model it's replacing for just $60.

By Gabriela Vatu 4 months ago

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Snatch a Blink Mini for a mere $20

The Blink Mini is going for $20 at Amazon.

By Gabriela Vatu 4 months ago

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Ring's cheapest battery-powered video doorbell gains features

The all-new $100 Ring Battery Doorbell now boasts color night vision and easier charging, but there's another new feature that's even more exciting.

By Michael Brown 4 months ago

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Keep an eye on your home with this 35%-off Reolink solar-powered camera

The Reolink Argus PT + Solar Panel is only $104 at Amazon.

By Gabriela Vatu 5 months ago

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This 1080p TP-Link camera is a security-boosting bargain at $15

The TP-Link Tapo C100 can detect motion and see in the dark, and it's only $15 at Amazon today.

By Gabriela Vatu 5 months ago

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Indoor/outdoor Blink Mini 2 security cam is just $20 for Prime Day

Extremely versatile and already budget-priced at its MSRP, you can grab one of these great cameras for half-off today.

By Michael Brown 6 months ago

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Eufy’s latest floodlight cam discounted to just $150 for Prime Day

The Eufy Floodlight Camera E340 scored TechHive’s Editors’ Choice award thanks to its bright LED panels and dual pan/tilt cameras. Grab one for 32% off!

By Michael Brown 6 months ago

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SimpliSafe home security bundles 50% off for Prime Day 2024

One of our favorite DIY home security systems is half off for Prime Day, ranging from a basic starter kit to bundles that include indoor and outdoor security cameras.

By Michael Brown 6 months ago

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How to turn your apartment into a smart home

Being a renter doesn't mean you can't enjoy high-tech comfort and convenience of a smart home. Our guide shows you how without upsetting your landlord.

By Michael Ansaldo 6 months ago

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Blink security cameras gain new playback feature: Blink Moments

Subscribers who own more than one Blink home security camera will soon get recordings with multiple perspectives of what's happening around their property.

By Michael Brown 6 months ago

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Tapo's solar-powered security cam offers sustainable surveillance

TP-Link's smart home brand says 45 minutes of sunshine on the solar panel accompanying its SolarCam C402 is enough to power the security cam 24/7.

By Michael Ansaldo 7 months ago

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Safemo's solar-powered security system promises privacy first

The kit includes pair of solar-powered 4K cameras and an AI-powered central hub for local processing, encryption, and storage of recordings.

By Michael Ansaldo 7 months ago

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Kidde says its new smoke detectors respond 25% faster than competitors

The new Kidde Detect product line consists of battery-powered and hardwired smoke and smoke plus carbon monoxide detectors.

By Michael Brown 7 months ago

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10 killer smart home products that are now stone dead

Angry that Spotify will soon kill your Car Thing? Welcome to the club. These doomed smart home products were also destined for the dumpster.

By Ben Patterson 7 months ago

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Wi-Fi jamming attacks are on the rise. How they affect your smart home security

More and more burglars are using Wi-Fi jammers to defeat smart home security systems. The threat is real, but there's no cause for panic if you understand all the implications.

By Robert Strohmeyer 8 months ago

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Chamberlain leaves the garage with myQ indoor camera

Best known for its smart garage door controller and accessories, Chamberlain's myQ brand is moving further into the home with its new indoor cam.

By Ben Patterson 8 months ago

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The new Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam can surveil an entire room

Ring’s latest indoor security cam features a better pan/tilt motor than the base it sells as an add-on for its Ring Stick Up Cam, but you can't use it outdoors.

By Michael Brown 8 months ago

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Yale Approach with Wi-Fi is an affordable retrofit smart lock

Smart home dwellers looking for an easy way to upgrade their existing deadbolts have a new retrofit option from one of the world’s oldest lock manufacturers.

By Michael Brown 9 months ago

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Google Home for web adds camera history, clip downloads

The web-based version of Google Home now boasts a “full camera experience,” complete with an event timeline and the ability to download recorded clips.