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Igloocompany to show 3 new smart padlocks at CES
The keypad-based Igloohome Padlock 2 will be available in consumer and enterprise versions; the new Padlock Lite will open to your fingerprint.
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Eufy responds to privacy allegations, admits it must do better
Anker’s Eufy has promised to be “more clear” about when its security cameras store data in the cloud.
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Anker’s Eufy security cameras hit with new privacy brouhaha
Eufy cams have been uploading video thumbnails to the cloud without telling users, according to a security researcher.
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Black Friday: Abode smart home devices are up to 60% off
Abode makes one of favorite security-focused smart home systems, and it’s having a big sale on Black Friday.
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Black Friday deal on the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Cam
Get smart lighting and smart security anywhere around your home for $90 off during Black Friday.
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Black Friday deal: Get two Blink Mini security cams for $29.99
Keeping an eye on your home has never been cheaper thanks to this steep Black Friday discount from Amazon’s Blink brand.
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The all-new Level Lock+ supports Apple Home Keys
Although it's an Apple Store exclusive for now, the new high-end smart lock is also compatible with Android and Amazon Alexa, though not Google Assistant.
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Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus gets a 30% Prime Day discount
Amazon just sliced $60 off the price of the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus, but the savings won't last for much longer.
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Google refreshes wired Nest Doorbell, revamps Home app
The long-awaited successor to the Nest Hello boasts on-device person detection, while the Google Home app gets an all-new look.
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Google's hardware event 2022: What's coming from Nest?
Besides new Pixel devices, Google is expected to unveil at least a couple of Nest products, including a wired doorbell. Could any surprises be in store?
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The Eufy Edge Security System has solar-powered 4K cameras
Anker's home security bundle also includes the HomeBase 3 for local storage and video processing, meaning there are no subscription fees.
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Blink unveils Wired Floodlight Cam and a pan/tilt dock for the Mini
Blink showed off its first wired floodlight camera during Amazon's 2022 hardware event, along with a dock that turns the Blink Mini into a pan-and-tilt cam.
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Ring has 2 new spotlight cams, one with radar motion detection
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro features Ring’s unique Birds Eye View to deliver an aerial view of motion events; the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus gets slimmed down.
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Yale introduces its third-generation family of smart deadbolts
The Yale Assure 2 is smaller, smarter, and easier to install than ever, according to its manufacturer. It's compatible with all popular smart home ecosystems.
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Ring brings end-to-end encryption to its battery-powered devices
Following last year's worldwide rollout of end-to-end encryption for its wired cameras and doorbells, Ring is adding support for battery-power devices, too.
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Google’s 2021 Nest Cams finally work with Chromecast
One of the biggest complaints about Google's 2021 Nest Cams–their inability to stream live feeds to Chromecast with Google TV–has finally been fixed.
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Best Prime Day home security deals
Score the best Amazon Prime Day deals on video doorbells, security cameras, and complete home security systems from Ring, SimpliSafe, Nest, Arlo, and other manufacturers.
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Still available: Prime Day deals on home security
Score the best Amazon Prime Day deals on video doorbells, security cameras, and complete home security systems from Ring, SimpliSafe, Nest, Arlo, and other manufacturers.
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Ring Alarm Pro systems still available for 20% off on Prime Day (expired)
Ring takes home security to the next level by building a Wi-Fi 6 router right into its hub.
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Ring’s Protect Basic plan gets new features, plus a price hike
Ring’s most affordable subscription plan will soon add a slew of features, including more video storage, better bulk video downloading, sound detection, and additional smart alerts, but you’ll have to pay more in the bargain.
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Amazon will end support for Cloud Cam, offers free Blink Mini instead
Yet another Amazon smart cam is about to become a paperweight, but the company is offering a consolation prize.
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Vivint Smart Home retools its full security cam lineup
The home security service provider announced new indoor and outdoor cameras, a new video doorbell, and an add-on smart spotlight.
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Alexa can now tell you when a security cam spots a person or package
Ring, Abode, and even Google security cameras will be able to trigger spoken Alexa alerts.
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Wyze says its new Garage Door Controller knows all, sees all
Used in conjunction with a Wyze Cam v3, the pair use artificial intelligence to determine if your garage door is still open at bedtime and will then close it for you automatically.
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The Wyze Lock Bolt: A ridiculously low-priced biometric smart lock
A $70 smart lock sounds like a compelling deal; one with a fingerprint reader could be a game changer.
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Wyze needs to come clean about the Wyze Cam’s security flaws
If Wyze knew about a serious flaw in the original Wyze Cam when it abruptly discontinued the camera last month, the company should have told us.
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The original Wyze Cam reportedly has a big security hole
The recently discontinued Wyze Cam v1 has a bug that lets hackers access the camera’s SD card, researchers warn.
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Level smart locks now have optional wireless keypads
The LED-backlit keypad eliminates the need for a phone to unlock any Level Lock.
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Ring to embrace third-party security cameras that support the ONVIF standard
Consumers using Ring Alarm Pro with a Ring Protect Pro subscription will soon be able to integrate ONVIF-compatible cameras into the Ring app.
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Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell and Cam won’t charge in freezing weather
You'll have to warm up frozen Nest Doorbell and Cam batteries before they can start charging again.
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Ring’s new Pet Profiles make it easier to find a missing furry friend
You’ll be able to create Lost Pet Posts on Ring’s Neighbors app more quickly once you have a Pet Profile handy.
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Wave goodbye to the original Wyze Cam
The Wyze Cam v1, the first of Wyze’s low-cost and motion-detecting security cams, will be discontinued next week.
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Wyze giveth, taketh away with its new Cam Plus Lite plan
Wyze’s new Cam Plus Lite plan includes people detection for whatever you want to pay, even nothing. But the free Basic plan is getting a major downgrade.
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SmartSlydr is a robotic opener for sliding doors and windows
This smart home device is shipping now, following a successful crowd-funding campaign.
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Ring adds a glass-break sensor to its Ring Alarm home security system
Raise your hand if you thought Ring already offered a glass-break sensor—we certainly did.
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Wemo enters the video doorbell market with a wired Apple HomeKit-compatible model
HomeKit Secure Video delivers fabulous privacy benefits, but you’ll need to be in Apple’s ecosystem to realize them.
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Abode expands its smart home footprint with a video doorbell and a color smart bulb
One of our favorite smart home system builders is adding some enticing new products to its collection.
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GE Lighting unveils a smart thermostat at CES, plus new security cams and smart lights
GE Lighting’s new smart thermostat will be a first for its Cync brand, while the manufacturer’s indoor smart camera will be joined by two outdoor models.
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TP-Link debuts four new home security cameras bearing its U.S.-bound Tapo brand
A known smart home quantity in Europe, TP-Link is now bringing its Tapo brand to the U.S.
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Masonite’s M-Pwr smart door features both a Ring doorbell and a Yale smart deadbolt built right in
The high-end door integrates two of the most difficult-to-install smart home components, but you’ll need to buy a new home to get one.
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Toucan’s first spotlight-equipped security camera debuts at CES
Toucan’s latest smart security camera comes with an integrated 1,200-lumen spotlight and radar-powered motion detection.
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Eve Systems’ CES focus is on HomeKit, Matter, and Thread
The German manufacturer is showing a home security camera and smart window shades developed with Coulisse.
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Eufy Security’s Floodlight Cam 2 Pro gets a $101 Black Friday discount
You can snap up this home security camera/floodlight mashup for just $198.99 once you apply the $11 coupon.
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Best Black Friday security camera deals 2021: Sales on Arlo, Nest, Ring, and more
Now's the time to pick up a new camera so you can keep an eye on the homestead.
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Best Black Friday video doorbell deals 2021: Bargains on Ring, Nest, Arlo, and more
Foil porch pirates and welcome visitors with a new video doorbell, and prices are never cheaper than on Black Friday.
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Black Friday smart home deals 2021: Big savings on Nest, Ring, Philips Hue and more
We've scoured retailer listings to find the best Black Friday smart home deals. Here's what to expect in every category, from smart speakers to smart lighting and everything in between.
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Wyze rolls out a web view for live camera feeds, but only for paid subscribers
You’ll have to be a paying Cam Plus user to check live feeds and recorded events from your Wyze cams on the web.
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Ecobee’s new Smart Security system features professional monitoring at $10 per month
The system, which is based on Ecobee’s existing smart thermostat, sensors, and security camera, steps into the price range formerly occupied by Ring Protect.
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