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Wyze’s budget security cams now detect vehicles and packages at a price
The new car and package detection features will be included in Wyze’s paid Cam Plus plan.
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Ring’s $60 Video Doorbell Wired aims to take on Wyze
The new Video Doorbell Wired marks Ring’s smallest doorbell yet, and at $60, it’s also its least expensive.
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Kami’s new video doorbell boasts on-device person detection and facial recognition
The Kami Doorbell Camera doesn’t need the cloud to detect people or recognize friends and family, although it does rely on cloud-based video storage.
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The Ettie video doorbell takes your visitor’s temperature before they cross your hearth
If you don’t pass the Ettie’s temperature check, a red LED on the doorbell tells you to keep out.
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Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption for select doorbells and security cameras
Available starting today, end-to-end encryption adds another layer of protection for your Ring video recordings, although implementing it also means giving up some key features.
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Watch over your home with two Eufy Security Indoor 2k cameras for $60
EufyHome via Amazon is selling two 2K Eufy Security Indoor cams for $59.49, the all-time low price.
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The Moorebot Scout is an AI-powered robot camera that can autonomously patrol your home
It’s like a cross between a miniature robot vacuum and a wireless security camera.
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TP-Link adds its first video doorbell to its Kasa smart home lineup
The Kasa Smart Doorbell boasts 1080p resolution, people detection, and IP64 weatherproofing.
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New Nest cameras on tap for 2021 as Nest Cam IQ Outdoor sells out
Google says a “new lineup of security cameras” is on the way as soon as this year.
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The best smart home products available in 2020
In a great year for feathering your nest, these products are the best of the best.
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Cyber Monday 2020: Best deals on smart lights, security cams, and other smart home gear
Jump-start your smart home with these Cyber Monday deals on smart lights, robot vacuums, security cameras, video doorbells, and more.
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The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro is now available as a stand-alone product
Professional installation is included in the price—just $99 for Black Friday—even if you don’t already have the necessary wiring in place.
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Comcast debuts its Self Protection plan: $10 per month for up to four Xfinity cameras
Comcast’s new, more affordable home security plan offers motion detection notifications and a week’s worth of video storage.
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Vava’s wireless security system plunges to $200, today only
Amazon is selling Vava's two-pack Wireless Security Cam Pro for $84 off the usual price.
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Protect your home with this Eufy security cam and video doorbell sale
Amazon has a one-day sale on Eufy Security gear.
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Best Prime Day deals on smart lighting, security cams, and other smart home gear
From smart lights and security cameras to robot vacuums and digital photo frames, we've pinpointed some killer Prime Day smart home deals.
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The Blink Mini security cam is now only $25 for Prime members
A solid choice for indoor security, this camera delivers a 110-degree field of view, and 1080p recording. Now its 29% off.
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Yale says its new smart delivery box will foil porch pirates
The lock manufacturer also has a new smart lock to secure interior cabinets.
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Abode Security Systems to offer Amazon’s new Alexa Guard Plus service
Alexa Guard Plus allows you to summon emergency medical, fire, or police help by saying “Alexa, call for help.”
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Budget-friendly Wyze Labs now has Bluetooth headphones
Yes, Wyze is making headphones now, and they come with both active noise cancellation and Alexa on board. Also coming soon from Wyze: a video doorbell and a smart thermostat.
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Arlo adds a wireless video doorbell to its home security offerings
The Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell will arrive in early 2021.
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Protect your home with smart Eufy Security gear at rock-bottom prices, today only
Amazon is selling Eufy Security gear at or near all-time low prices today only.
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ADT will sell and install Nest devices under $450 million Google deal
Nest cameras and displays will soon become the “cornerstone” of ADT’s smart home offerings, Google says.
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Wyze’s new people detection forces a price hike, but existing subscribers get a reprieve
The pricier Cam Plus plan, complete with Wyze’s revamped people detection feature, is replacing the old Complete Motion Capture plan, but current subscribers won’t see any price hikes for a year.
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Protect your home with the terrific EufyCam 2 starter kit for $50 off
EufyHome via Amazon is selling the EufyCam 2 for $50 off.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Hey, cord-cutters: Here’s how to prevent streaming TV services from selling your data
How cord-cutters can take advantage of newly-enforced privacy rules.
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Wyze backtracks on free people detection for all its camera users, but offers a novel alternative
While Wyze says it can’t afford free people detection for all its users, it’s proposing a name-your-price model for early adopters.
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We loved this two-camera Arlo Pro 2 kit at $480, and today it’s $200
Amazon is selling the fantastic Arlo Pro 2 system with two cameras over half off its debut price.
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Wyze’s $50 battery-powered Cam Outdoor is aimed at bargain hunters
Even with its bundled bridge, the Wyze Outdoor Cam is one of the least expensive outdoor cameras we’ve ever seen.
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Save serious cash on home security with this 24-hour EufyCam 2 sale
Amazon has a one-day sale on EufyCam 2 systems and accessories.
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Blanket your home with five Blink XT2 security cameras for $95 off
Amazon is selling a 5-pack of Blink XT2 security cameras for $285.
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Arlo’s $130 Essential outdoor security camera doesn’t require a hub
Not only is the new Essential camera more affordable than Arlo’s other battery-powered outdoor cameras, it also connects directly to Wi-Fi.
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Swann’s Wire-Free Security Camera boasts free facial recognition and cloud storage
Swann's new Wi-Fi-enabled 1080p $149 security cam supports both Alexa and Google Assistant.
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Anker delays HomeKit compatibility for its recently announced Eufy Indoor Cams
HomeKit compatibility for the new Eufy Indoor Cams will have to wait until next month, but there’s a silver lining for this particular cloud.
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HomeKit-exclusive Eve Cam slated to ship this month
Eve Systems’s $150 indoor security camera supports Apple’s Secure HomeKit Video protocol.
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Google’s Advanced Protection Program now supports Nest users
You can now use Google’s toughest authentication protocol if you have Nest cameras, thermostats, or other devices associated with your Google account.
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Netatmo adds a siren to its Smart Outdoor Camera
Netatmo's new Smart Outdoor Camera with Siren boasts (wait for it) a built-in siren designed to scare away intruders.
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Logitech unveils HomeKit Secure Video-enabled Circle View security cam
This $160 follow-up to Logitech’s Circle 2 will support HomeKit Secure Video as soon as it ships.
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D-Link to yank IFTTT support for older smart home devices by the end of the year
Some of D-Link’s older and discontinued smart plugs, cameras, and sensors will lose IFTTT integration in December.
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Kangaroo’s $20 Doorbell Camera lets you keep an eye on your doorstep
Kangaroo’s $20 Doorbell Camera is one of the cheapest smart doorbells we’ve ever seen, although its functionality is limited.
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Wyze cam users can now tap a button to summon help
A new button within the Wyze app lets you contact an emergency response center if you see something suspicious on your Wyze cam.
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The $100 Ring Video Doorbell gets a feature-packed upgrade, finally
The second-generation Ring Video Doorbell boasts better video quality, privacy zones, and an additional “near” zone, all for the same $100 price as the original model.
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Google will switch on mandatory two-factor authentication for Nest accounts this month
If you haven’t already locked down your Nest account with two-step authentication, Google will do it for you starting in May.
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Ring app adds support for iOS’s Critical Alerts feature
You can now get emergency Ring Alarm notifications on your iPhone or iPad even if you have Do Not Disturb mode enabled.
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Anker unveils a pair of budget-priced Eufy indoor home security cams
The $40 Eufy Indoor Cam 2K boasts people detection, night vision and local storage, while a $50 version adds pan and tilt functionality.
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New Ring Alarm home security system with 1-touch buttons for police, fire, and medical emergencies coming soon
The new keypad for arming and disarming the system is smaller and sleeker, despite having more features, and the Z-Wave smart home hub remains.
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The new $35 Blink Mini indoor camera is Blink’s least expensive cam yet
Coming later this month, the diminutive Blink Mini is set to compete with such budget security cams as the $20 Wyze Cam v2.
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The Ring Doorbox is revealed, but what is it for?
The leaked Ring Doorbox looks like it may be for securing a key, but would the key unlock a door, a package box, or something else?
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Anker’s EufyCam 2 is slated to get HomeKit Secure Video support in April
The HomeKit Secure Video update will allow EufyCam 2 and 2C users to store encrypted security videos on iCloud.
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