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Loxx Boxx review: An even smarter means of foiling porch pirates
This connected delivery box will keep your packages secure, provided the people making the deliveries are smart and conscientious enough to use it.
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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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myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad review
Chamberlain brings a video doorbell to the biggest door in the house.
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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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SimpliSafe Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector review: Better at false alarms, but a hassle to disarm
Modest upgrades and a better design make this smoke detector only a little more attractive as an add-on to a SimpliSafe smart home security system.
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SimpliSafe Smart Alarm Indoor Camera review: A major step up
Subscribers will appreciate this long-overdue alternative to the older SimpliCam, which offers the option of operating on either AC power or its internal battery.
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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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Tapo C325WB review: Full color night vision, no lighting required
TP-Link's new outdoor security camera can capture full-color images in low light without the need for spotlights or floodlights.
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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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EZVIZ H8 Pro 3K: Pan/tilt security, no blind spots
This pan-and-tilt camera provides a comprehensive view of broad spaces without sacrificing image quality.
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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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BenchSentry Connect: A smart delivery box
This Wi-Fi-connected box uses PINs based on your packages' tracking numbers and automatically locks after each delivery. What's not to like?
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Defender Guard Pro 2K Wi-Fi review: The Wi-Fi needs work
Wi-Fi troubles are the major issue in this otherwise workable pan/tilt offering.
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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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EZVIZ H3 smart home camera review: Affordable price, 2K clarity
With crystal-clear resolution and multiple night-vision modes, this Wi-Fi home security camera captures high-quality video under all lighting conditions.
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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 EC71 Kasa Spot Pan Tilt review: A budget security cam
A rock-bottom price tag helps make TP-Link’s latest indoor security camera a no-brainer.
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Proscenic L40 Smart Lock review: Not ready for prime time
Proscenic’s first smart lock tries to do everything, but it’s in dramatic need of some polish.
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Swann CoreCam Pro Spotlight review: A small but solid upgrade
The only new feature you get with Swann's upgraded "pro" model is a spotlight, but it's still a solid security camera.
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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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Reolink's TrackMix outdoor security cam offers a dual-lens view
A wide-angle lens lets you see the big picture, while a telephoto lens lets you get up close and personal.
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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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Imilab EC5 Floodlight Camera 2K review: Unique, inexpensive
A first in the outdoor floodlight camera market, the Imilab EC5 pans and tilts, and its very low price makes it easy to overlook its flawed software.
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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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Reolink Smart 2K+ Wired WiFi Video Doorbell with Chime review
This doorbell camera streams a high-resolution image over Wi-Fi, or you can connect it via hardwired ethernet. It can record to local storage either way.
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Lorex 1080p Wired Doorbell Camera review: All the right notes
It doesn’t run on battery power, deliver the highest resolution, or offer the most advanced features, but it doesn’t require a subscription to record your visitors.
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SpotCam Eva Pro review: A budget-friendly 2K security camera
The latest Eva offers tack-sharp video, pan-and-tilt surveillance, and plenty of AI add-ons to customize the camera to your needs.
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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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Kwikset Home Connect 620: A basic lock for Z-Wave users
Got Z-Wave? Kwikset’s budget-priced lock includes all that standard’s latest features.
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Annke FCD600 security cam review: Strictly for the pros
The camera offers 180-degree coverage with multiple types of motion detection, but its complexity could be frustrating for casual users.
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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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Eufy's smart garage door controller packs a security cam, too
This clever device retrofits your old garage door with smart features and provides a bird’s eye view of the room.
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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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