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Reolink Go PT review: This home security camera can operate almost anywhere
You don’t need to worry about Wi-Fi range, because it connects via 4G LTE, and a solar panel keeps its battery charged.
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Soliom S600 Solar Security Camera review: Home security, powered by the sun
If you don’t mind its monster size, this camera can fill a certain need.
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Lorex 2K QHD Wired Video Doorbell review: Onboard storage and better video quality are the highlights
But this new video doorbell suffers from the same motion-detection flaws of Lorex's older 1080p model.
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Panasonic video baby monitor (model KX-HN4101W) review: This system has everything new parents need
With pan and tilt; sound, motion, and temperature detection; and a built-in library of lullabies, this baby monitoring system should help everyone sleep easier.
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Eufy Security Smart Lock Touch & Wi-Fi review: Second time’s the charm for this fingerprint-reading lock
This smart deadbolt is vastly superior to Eufy's previous effort.
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Wyze Video Doorbell review: The low-price leader impresses with great image quality
But motion detection is fussy, and you'll need a monthly subscription to unlock its better features.
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Vacos Cam review: This promising security camera is handcuffed to a mess of an app
Slow load times, video playback problems, and cloud connectivity issues plague this battery-powered security camera.
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Imilab C20 Home Security Camera review: Pan/tilt support on a budget
Despite some operational hiccups, you can’t beat the value on this PTZ cam.
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Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro review: Sophisticated front-door security—for a price
This is the best video doorbell we’ve tested, but not everyone will want the professionally installed and monitored smart home/home security system that it's part of.
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Panasonic HomeHawk Window Camera review: Watch the world through your window
This "outdoor" security camera mounts to the inside of any window to keep it safe from vandals and the elements.
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SpotCam Eva 2 review: a much-improved security camera
The second generation of this DIY home security camera is a significant improvement on the first.
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Reolink Argus 2E review: An affordable security cam with all the essentials
This completely wireless camera makes it easy to monitor what's happening inside or outside your home.
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Blue by ADT home security system review: ADT takes another shot at the DIY security space
Blue is a vast improvement over ADT’s first smart home security system, but bugs remain.
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Remo+ DoorCam 2 review: The easiest way to monitor your front porch
This battery-powered wireless camera slips over the top of your door and can be up and running in minutes.
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Wyze Cam v3 review: Wyze adds color night vision and IP65-level protection to its $20 security camera
A wider viewing angle, simultaneous two-way talk, and outdoor weatherproofing are among the other new features.
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Kasa Spot Wire-free camera system review: Hassle-free home security
This two-camera set is offers a strong security foundation.
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Blurams Smart Doorbell review: High-quality video, free cloud storage, and a low introductory price tag
This video doorbell offers some advanced image-detection features, including facial recognition, but it needs better sensitivity control.
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Hoop Cam Plus review: solid security at a bargain price
Sound and motion alerts, intelligent reminders, and motorized pan and tilt highlight this camera's well-rounded feature set.
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Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) review: A great feature set from the market leader for less than $100
Ring’s latest—and least-expensive—video doorbell impresses, but still doesn’t work well with Google Assistant.
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Ecobee Total Home Comfort and Security Bundle review: An underwhelming home security solution
There are excellent components in this package, but they don’t add up to a great DIY home security system.
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Cubo AI Plus review: This baby monitor’s smart alerts ensure your infant sleeps safely
AI detection watches for newborn sleep risks such as rollovers, back sleeping, and a covered head.
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Eufy Security EufyCam 2 Pro 2K review: A solid boost in video quality (but nothing else) in this Best Buy exclusive
The Pro upgrade takes Eufy’s indoor/outdoor cam kit to nearly 3 megapixels.
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Reolink Argus 3 security camera review: New look, same great performance
This outdoor wireless security camera gets a spotlight, color night vision, and a cosmetic makeover while retaining the simplicity we love.
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Eve Cam review: A security camera for Apple enthusiasts
This HomeKit-only camera is a good option if you're already invested in Apple's ecosystem.
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Wyze Cam Outdoor review: Wyze’s outdoor camera is dirt cheap yet top-shelf
The Wyze outdoor camera is is ruggedized for the elements, battery-powered, and is priced at just $50.
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Kangaroo Doorbell Camera review: This super-cheap front-door security solution fails to impress
20 bucks for a doorbell camera sounds like a great deal, right? Well, you’ll get what you paid for.
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Ecobee SmartCamera review: If you can tolerate a subscription, this security cam has more features than most
Nest isn’t the only thermostat maker with greater smart home ambitions.
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EZVIZ C3X outdoor camera review: Great camera, buggy cloud subscription
Color night vision is the highlight of a clutch of AI-enabled security features included with this outdoor security camera. But an inability to access our video stored in EZVIZ's cloud was a surprising misfire.
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August Wi-Fi Smart Lock review: The best-known retrofit smart lock gets Wi-Fi—and shrinks its footprint
Despite a rocky wireless implementation, August cements its place as one of the top smart lock contenders.
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Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K Pan and Tilt review: Full-room coverage with AI detection
This pan-and-tilt camera reduces blind spots and uses smart detection to deliver only the activity you want to know about.
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Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K review: Advanced features, budget price
This home security camera offers AI detection, smart-home integrations, crystal-clear video, and multiple storage options for just $40.
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Miku Smart Baby Monitor review: Track your baby’s sleep patterns so you can sleep better, too
Sensors help this baby monitor give parents peace of mind by tracking their infant's sleep patterns.
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Lorex WiFi Video Doorbell review: Onboard storage is the lone bright spot on this budget-priced front-door guardian
The competition is fierce in the video doorbell market, and this one from security camera vet Lorex doesn't deliver enough features or performance.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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