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Cyber Monday deals on Ring video doorbells and security cameras
Save up to 50% on Ring home security products—including the brand-new Battery Doorbell Plus and Spotlight Cam Pro.
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Ding-dong! Who’s there? The Grinch!
The Grinch is answering Ring video doorbells for the holidays.
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Amazon's Astro becomes a guard dog for business owners
After two years in invite-only limbo, Amazon's Astro is finding new life as a watch dog for small- and medium-sized businesses.
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The Psync Camera Genie S is an AI-powered security camera
This inexpensive motorized pan/tilt camera is interesting even without the GPT angle.
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Wyze Video Doorbell v2 offers 2K resolution for $39.99
The revamped version of Wyze’s budget video doorbell ups the resolution to 2K, boosts the field of view, and supports local storage.
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Smart thermostat maker Ecobee ships its first video doorbell
The company that makes our favorite smart thermostat is shipping its second security cam: The wired Ecobee Smart Video Doorbell.
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The Tapo Wire-Free MagCam can stand up to a pressure washer
The latest outdoor camera in TP-Link’s Tapo line boasts IP66 weatherization, meaning it’s impervious to dust and that it can withstand powerful jets of water.
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New Yale Assure Lock 2 smart deadbolts hit stores today
They have keypads, wireless connectivity, and HomeKit compatibility, but support for fingerprint recognition and Apple “home key” tech are mutually exclusive.
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Eufy's latest cams boast dual lenses, cross-camera tracking
Eufy's security cameras will soon be able to track you from one cam to another, and then splice the footage into a single video.
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Amazon announces 3 new accessories for its Blink Outdoor 4
The budget-priced Blink Outdoor 4 home security camera will soon get new add-ons that will extend its range, add battery life, and outfit it with floodlights.
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Arlo’s latest security cams aim for lower price points
With its new generation of Essential security cameras and doorbells, Arlo looks to compete with the likes of affordable cam makers Wyze and Blink.
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Ring’s new Pet Tag can help lost furry friends find home
A QR-stamped Pet Tag can make it easier for good samaritans to guide wayward dogs and cats back home.
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Google’s Nest Aware service for Nest cams gets a price hike
Get ready to pay more for Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus coverage for your Google Nest security cameras.
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Philips Hue debuts security cameras and a contact sensor
After weeks of rumors, Philips Hue officially made its move into home security, announcing a trio of security cameras plus a contact sensor.
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First-gen Google Nest cams begin to arrive on Google Home
Public Preview users can now add the Nest Cam Indoor to the Google Home app, with more first-gen Nest cameras to follow.
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Philips Hue security cameras break cover at FCC
Recently spotted FCC documents have pretty much confirmed that Philips Hue will soon be revealing its first security cameras.
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Philips Hue's home security plans come into focus
Word has already leaked out that Philips Hue may be prepping its first security camera, and now there's chatter of smart contact sensors, too.
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Wyze Battery Cam Pro arrives with 2K video, swappable battery
Wyze's 2K-enabled Battery Cam Pro comes with a removable battery that can be swapped out to reduce downtime.
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Is Philips Hue prepping its first security camera?
Following in the footsteps of sister company WiZ, Philips Hue is said to be entering the home monitoring market, with a security camera being a distinct possibility.
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Yale teams with Pantone for a boldly colored new smart lock
The Yale x Pantone Assure Lock 2 Limited Edition arrives in Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year.
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SimpliSafe DIY security deals for Prime Day
Can't swing with Ring? SimpliSafe is an excellent alternative, and they're discounted for Prime Day.
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Scoop up your first video doorbell for just $29.99 on Prime Day
The motion-sensing Blink Video Doorbell streams HD video and offers night vision plus two-way chat, and it's half-off for Prime Day.
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Best Prime Day security cam & video doorbell deals
Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times to find a great deal on all types of home security products, including video doorbells and cameras.
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Level smart locks get Prime Day discounts
The Level Lock and the Level Bolt retrofit smart lock have both been discounted for Prime Day.
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Ring Alarm security systems are up to 40% off during Prime Day
Ring offers a comprehensive ecosystem of smart home security products, and its Ring Alarm systems are now on sale for up to a whopping 40% off. v
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Google's Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell get image quality tweaks
A software patch from Google adds key image quality improvements to the battery-powered Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell, including better HDR.
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Reolink’s CX410 2K security cam features color night vision
The first model in Reolink's new ColorX series also offers person, pet, and vehicle detection; motion-activated lighting; and PoE (Power over Ethernet) support.
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TP-Link’s new Tapo outdoor security cam boasts color night vision
The Tapo C325WB doesn’t rely on LED spotlights to record 2K-resolution video in color under low light conditions.
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Amazon to pay $30M to settle the FTC's Alexa, Ring complaints
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission had accused Amazon of illegally gathering data from kids through their Alexa profiles, as well as mishandling Ring videos.
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Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro promises high-end security for less
The budget-priced smart home device bolts a 2.5K-resolution security camera to a trio of articulated floodlights delivering up to 3,000 lumens of brightness.
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Abode Systems announces a low-cost DIY home security system
Stripping out smart home features such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, and HomeKit certification results in a simpler, less-expensive hub focused exclusively on security.
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Wyze's Cam Plus plan gets a price hike next month
Prepare to pay more for Wyze’s paid subscription plan starting in June, unless you switch to an annual plan.
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WiZ jumps into home monitoring with its first security camera
Following its unveiling of smart bulbs that double as motion sensors, WiZ serves up a home security camera that can trigger "light alarms" to scare intruders.
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Roku adds a security system to its smart home lineup
Expanding further into the smart home space, Roku is unveiling a home security kit complete with motion and entry sensors, an alarm, and a keypad.
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Abode smart home users can now integrate Google Nest devices
Google Nest thermostats, doorbells, and cameras can now be controlled from the Abode app alongside native Abode smart home devices.
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Ring's updated Indoor Cam adds a privacy shutter
The latest version of Ring's Indoor Cam marks the first Ring camera to come with a physical privacy shutter.
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TP-Link’s Tapo brand adds a hub to its smart home offerings
The Tapo H100 Smart Hub with Chime works with Tapo contact and motion sensors. It’s cheap, but it's not the brains for a full smart home system.
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The BenchSentry Delivery Box hides and protects your packages
The 7-cubic-foot storage chest keeps packages out of sight and can be upgraded with a Wi-Fi-connected smart lock and keypad.
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New Ring Battery Doorbell Plus promises higher video resolution
The $180 video doorbell also offers a 150- x 150-degree field of view, but you'll still need a Ring Protect subscription get event recordings.
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Blink Wired Floodlight Cam is now available on Amazon for $100
Blink's new smart home device features a 1080p security camera mounted between a pair of floodlights that produce 2,600 lumens of brightness.
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Wyze Cam OG series gets back to basics—and then some
The $24 Wyze Cam OG features a 120-degree field of view, while the $34 Wyze Cam OG Telephoto boasts a 3x telephoto lens. Both are discounted by $4 at launch.
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YI’s Home Camera is your ticket to cheap 24/7 monitoring
YI's budget security camera has limited features, but an ultra-affordable 24/7 monitoring plan sweetens the deal.
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Wyze unveils an outdoor version of its pan-and-tilt security cam
The Wyze Cam Pan v3 arrives with IP65 weather resistance, twice the amount of tilt coverage, and a feature that quickly blocks the camera lens for privacy.
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The best products we've seen at CES 2023
Wireless TVs, superb soundbars, security cameras for your car, tech for communicating with your pets, and more. CES was packed with great products.
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Reolink shows off 3 new wireless home security cameras at CES
The company plans to release two new indoor/outdoor, pan/tilt models in 2023, plus an outdoor pan/tilt model with PoE support.
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Ring’s airborne Always Home Cam makes flyby at CES
Flying under the radar since its invite-only debut, Ring’s Always Home Cam made an appearance in Vegas this week.
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Masonite's M-Pwr is the front door every smart home needs
On display at the Z-Wave Pavilion at CES, the high-tech door can be purchased from custom installers now and will be available at Home Depot later this year.
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Ring has yet another place for you to stick a camera: In your car
The new Ring Car Cam is a dual-facing security camera that mounts to your car’s dashboard, where it can record motion-triggered video and audio even when your automobile is turned off.
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Greenworks steps into the smart home at CES
The maker of battery-powered tools unveiled smart cameras, a video doorbell, and a new robot lawn mower in Las Vegas this week.
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