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Ring Battery Doorbell Pro review: A marvelous front-door sentinel
Ring brings its 3D motion detection and Bird’s Eye View features to its most powerful battery-powered video doorbell, and it expects to fetch a pretty price for it.
Reviews
Yale Assure Lock 2 Key-Free Touchscreen with Bluetooth review
You'll get Apple HomeKit support with this capable smart lock, but not Apple's "home key" NFC tech, and adding Wi-Fi costs extra.
News
Own this video doorbell? Take it down now
In a blockbuster report, Consumer Reports pinpoints a series of cheap video doorbells that are wide open to attack.
Reviews
Tapo D230S1 video doorbell review: Feature-rich and easy-to-use
The TP-link Tapo D230S1 video doorbell allows you to see and talk to the person on your porch.
Opinion
Wyze plays blame game as camera breach fallout continues
Even as it apologies for yet another privacy breach, Wyze is blaming third parties for Friday's calamitous events.
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Wyze cams suffer major service outage, security breach
Following an hours-long service outage, Wyze admitted that some Wyze users could see thumbnail images of video events from strangers.
News
Nest Aware may soon be part of your Google One subscription
Code buried in the Google Home app hints that Nest Aware might be making its way to Google’s all-in-one Google One bundles.
News
Ring's Protect Basic plan gets another price hike
Subscribers to Ring's most affordable subscription plan will soon be paying more to keep their security footage in the cloud.
News
Ring Battery Doorbell Pro delivers wire-free radar detection
Ring's latest consumer flagship doorbell doesn't require hardwired power to deliver a birds-eye view of who's on your porch—and how they got there.
Reviews
Ring Indoor Cam (2nd gen) review: Now with a privacy shield
The latest version of Ring's wired indoor camera add a manually operated physical privacy cover.
News
The new Abode Lock converts your deadbolt into a smart lock
Abode Systems' retrofit smart lock and keypad bundle promises to make it easier and less expensive to add the convenience of keyless entry to your home.
News
Arlo hikes single-camera subscription prices by 60%
A year after hiking the prices of its subscription plans, Arlo is raising prices again for Arlo Secure users with just a single camera.
Reviews
Arlo Essential Indoor review: The Arlo experience at a lower price
The second generation of Arlo's entry-level indoor security camera delivers everything we like about the Arlo experience at a more approachable price point.
News
Police can no longer use Ring’s Neighbors app to get video clips
The latest updates to Ring's Neighbors app bars emergency agencies from asking for and receiving video footage from Ring video doorbells and cameras.
News
Wyze Cam Floodlight v2 ups resolution to 2K, boosts brightness
The successor to Wyze's first floodlight cam offers sharper resolution, brighter LEDs, and a wider field of view.
Reviews
Philips 1000-series electronic deadbolt review: Semi-smart locks
It lacks online connectivity, but this electronic lock has an excellent fingerprint reader and touchpad, and you’re not paying for extra features you might not want.
News
Swann unveils its first personal security device at CES 2024
The Swann ActiveResponse Personal Alarm can be worn, carried, or clipped to a key ring or bag.
News
The new Abode Edge Camera boasts 1.5-mile transmission range
This security cam has a Wi-Fi HaLow chip for insane range, on-camera computer vision, and can operate for a full year between battery charges.
News
Primax Electronics debuts 3 smart home access solutions at CES
New products include a new smart lock, keyless smart reader, and video doorbell.
News
The latest Philips smart lock is a palm reader
It won’t tell your fortune, but it will grant you access to your home when it recognizes the distinct patterns in the palm of your hand.
News
The Remo+ DoorCam 3+ security cam features cellular backup
This video doorbell alternative hangs on the top of your door and features cellular connectivity via AT&T's LTE network in addition to Wi-Fi.
News
You can unlock the Lockly Visage smart lock with your face
Facial recognition tech adds a hands-free means of opening your door, while a new hub will render it and most of Lockly's other smart locks Matter compatible.
News
Home Depot’s Hubspace ecosystem just keeps getting bigger
The home improvement retailer's smart home line has grown to 150 SKUs and now includes a security system, a smart thermostat, and—a chest freezer!
News
Reolink debuts the Duo 3 PoE dual-lens security cam at CES
The dual-lens camera runs on power-over-ethernet, eliminating the need for an outdoor electrical outlet to power it.
News
Lockly introduces Alarm.com-compatible Z-Wave smart locks
The commercial partnership brings a new class of smart locks to Alarm.com service providers.
News
Now there’s a native Apple TV app for NordVPN
Apple TV owners can now install VPN apps, just as those with Amazon Fire TV Sticks and other streaming devices that natively support VPNs.
Reviews
LaView L2 Light Bulb Camera review: It seems like a good idea
This security camera doesn’t just look like a light bulb, it screws into and draws power from any standard light socket.
Reviews
Eufy Security Solar Wall Light Cam S120 review: A bright solution
This compact unit integrates a 2K security camera, wall light, and solar panel into a single DIY device.
Reviews
Arlo Essential review: an affordable indoor/outdoor security cam
The second generation of Arlo's entry-level 1080p camera brings the best of the Arlo experience for less money.
News
First-gen Nest Outdoor cam makes its way to Google Home app
Three months after the original Nest Cam Indoor began making its way to the Google Home app, the Nest Cam Outdoor is getting its turn.
Deal
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.
News
Ding-dong! Who’s there? The Grinch!
The Grinch is answering Ring video doorbells for the holidays.
News
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.
News
The Psync Camera Genie S is an AI-powered security camera
This inexpensive motorized pan/tilt camera is interesting even without the GPT angle.
Reviews
Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro review: A winning cam + 3,000 lumens
It doesn’t have every bell and whistle, but its camera delivers higher resolution and its lights more lumens than some of its biggest competitors—for less money.
News
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.
Reviews
Lockly Flex Touch review: A streamlined fingerprint-scanning smart lock
A few operational hiccups hold this lock back from greatness.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Reviews
Wyze Battery Cam Pro review: An amazing indoor/outdoor value
Prices might be creeping up over at Wyze, but the manufacturer still offers some of the best low-priced options in home security.
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