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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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Arlo ends support for two cameras, hikes subscription prices
Two of Arlo's older security cameras will lose free cloud access and stop receiving firmware updates in April, while subscription prices will go up for most other users.
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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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Wyze Cam v3 Pro review: This outdoor cam gets a quality boost
With a high-performance outdoor security camera that costs just $50, Wyze continues to earn its place as a smart home leader.
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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 best home security products of 2022/2023
From video doorbells and security cameras to DIY alarm systems, these are our top home security product recommendations.
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Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Mount review: Give your camera new features
This affordable accessory brings remote pan-and-tilt capability to Amazon's flagship camera.
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Ring Spotlight Cam Pro review: Buy one, but not for its Bird's Eye View feature
This latest addition to Ring’s strong home security offerings is a great combo, but we found its most hyped feature—Bird’s Eye View—to be its least compelling.
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EZVIZ C3W Pro security camera review
This camera might not look like much, but it’s packing a bevy of key features.
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Nooie's pan-and-tilt 360 Cam 2 can follow you around
Got a house, kids, and pets to look after? Nooie 360 Cam 2’s pan-and-tilt abilities can keep an eye on everything in a room and even follow the action.
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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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Swann's new CoreCam security cam is small and affordable
The camera maker greatly enhances usability and reliability with this new, compact release.
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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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Toucan's Security Light Camera will light up the night
Toucan's spotlight-equipped outdoor security camera ensures intruders can't hide under cover of darkness.
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Annke's Crater Cam delivers affordable, effective pan-and-tilt protection
Annke's 1080p security camera features advanced detection and full-room coverage that belie its budget price.
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Toucan Wireless security cam review: Battery power on a budget
All the security essentials and an easy installation make this weather-resistant camera a great value.
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Blurams Wire-Free Camera 2K Kit review: Untethered home security
With this wireless indoor/outdoor security camera and solar panel package, you can protect your property with little effort.
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SwitchBot Lock review: It works with dual-cylinder deadbolts, too
It’s not the prettiest smart home device, but the fully external Switchbot Lock requires very little effort to convert just about any deadbolt into a smart lock.
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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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Blurams Outdoor Lite 4: Affordable outdoor security
This outdoor security camera from Blurams is wireless, affordable and delivers 2K resolution.
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EZVIZ's C8W Pro 2K provides pan-and-tilt protection for your home
Human and vehicle detection plus auto-tracking help power this outdoor camera's solid security.
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Defender Guard Pro: Solid security cam, sweet price
2K video, onboard storage, and strong strong motion detection make this affordable outdoor Wi-Fi camera a great value for security DIYers.
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The SwannBuddy Video Doorbell fails to wow
Onboard storage and the ability to run this video doorbell on battery power are attractive features, but Ring, Nest, and Wyze do it either better or for much less.
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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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SwitchBot's inexpensive Pan/Tilt Cam is quite rough around the edges
This is one of the less-expensive security cameras with pan/tilt capabilities, but dicey user experience and an expensive cloud storage subscription prevent us from recommending it.
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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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Lorex pan-tilt security cam: A chunky eye in the sky
Wireless connectivity issues hamper an otherwise solid, if industrial-looking, camera.
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Kasa Spot KC400: 2K security on a budget
Kasa Smart users can add this capable camera to their home automation ecosystem for indoor security.
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The Cync Indoor Smart Camera prioritizes privacy
This affordable security camera includes a manual shutter to block the lens and microphone when you don't want it spying intimate family moments.
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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 Eufy Security 4G Starlight Camera isn't limited by Wi-Fi
This camera can reach the internet no matter how far it is from your home’s Wi-Fi network.
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Nooie Cam Doorbell Review: Day or night, this camera shows who’s ringing
A 3-megapixel camera and the ability to tap into 2.4- and 5GHz Wi-Fi add up to a winning combination for the Nooie Cam Doorbell–that is, unless you need HomeKit compatibility.
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