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Ring Spotlight Cam review: Intruders can’t hide in darkness with these cameras on watch
This combo spotlight and security camera protects the most vulnerable areas outside your home after sundown.
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Wisenet BabyView Eco review: A solid baby monitor hindered by information overload
With its dizzying array of informational icons, learning this system's interface may keep some parents up at night rather than help them sleep.Updated
Logitech Circle 2 review: Second time’s the charm for this wired home security camera
The Circle 2 improves on its predecessor is every way, but you have to spend a little extra to unlock all its goodness.Reviews
Ring Video Doorbell review: The gadget that makes crooks think you never leave home
Ring provides home security through a video peephole, letting you see who's at the door whether you're inside the house or 100 miles away.
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Nest Hello review: This is a great video doorbell
Nest Hello is one of the best video doorbells we've tested, boasting great image quality and integration with Google's smart home.
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TP-Link Kasa Cam KC120 review: All the essentials in an affordably priced security camera
This security camera delivers crystal-clear video, sound and motion detection, and integration with Amazon's Echo Show smart speaker and display.
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Canary View review: This budget-friendly Canary companion also makes a great standalone camera
With the best features of the original Canary, the View is a solid security option with or without an All-In-One.
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VTech VM2251 Video Baby Monitor review: A best friend for new parents
The in-home baby camera includes a temperature monitor, automatic night vision, and a sound-activated screen.
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Maximus Camera Floodlight review: Brand X is trying harder
It's cheaper than the Ring Floodight Cam and offers some benefits that camera doesn't.
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Reolink Argus 2 review: Better than its predecessor in all the right ways
All the impressive features of the original, but now with a rechargeable battery.
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Nest Cam IQ review: Lots of exciting features, but the price tag triggers less-desirable emotions
The latest security camera from Nest Labs is super powerful (and super expensive).
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Reolink RLC-422W home security camera review: Affordable, nearly vandal-proof outdoor security
With crystal clear video, 100-feet of night vision, and customizable motion alerts, this dome-style camera delivers peace of mind at a wallet-friendly price.
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August Doorbell Cam Pro 2 review: This is a good-looking video doorbell
This doorbell camera provides a sharp, clear picture of what's happening on your doorstep.
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Hive View review: Attractive design, average features
This security camera's singular "grab-and-go" design stands out, but its feature set is too basic for serious DIYers.
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Nest Cam IQ Outdoor review: Nest’s upgraded outdoor security camera is a winner
Nest follows the blueprint of the Nest Cam IQ indoor camera with its second outdoor model.
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Amazon Cloud Cam review: The gatekeeper for Amazon’s in-home delivery is a swell security camera
This Alexa-enabled camera is well-suited for any home-security scenario, and it has strong ties to other Amazon products.
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Remo+ Doorcam review: This wireless security camera hangs on your front door
This easy-to-install alternative to a doorbell cam alerts you to visitors and lets you talk with them even when you're not at home.
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NuTone Knock video doorbell review: This doorbell cam is missing some key features
This video doorbell isn't as sophisticated as the superior and similarly priced Ring Video Doorbell 2.
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WyzeCam review: $20 home security camera is a real steal
This unassuming cube packs the most popular features of cameras 10 times its price.
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Kwikset Obsidian touchscreen deadbolt review: Slim and sexy, but not entirely smart
As electronic lock manufacturers up their design game, Kwikset gets to work.
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Netgear Arlo Pro 2 review: This already impressive indoor/outdoor security camera gets better
The second-generation Arlo Pro comes with higher resolution, improved motion detection, and more flexible installation options.
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Guardzilla 360 review: This security cam monitors an entire room, but its unpolished app spoils the experience
The panoramic view is unique, but the accompanying app is poorly designed and subject to frequent crashes.
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Yale Real Living Assure SL Lock review: Yale’s next-gen lock makes significant strides
While the new Assure looks great on the outside, its smart home capabilities remain lacking.
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First Alert Onelink review: This Homekit smoke alarm can smell a fire, but its push alerts need work
What good is a smart smoke alarm if the smart component isn’t fully baked?
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Nest Protect review: No-nonsense “smart” smoke and carbon-monoxide detection
The best smart smoke detector on the market is also the most expensive.
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Halo+ Smart Smoke & CO Alarm with Weather Alerts review: A pricey alternative to the Nest Protect
This smoke detector packs all the bells, whistles, and a weather radio, too.
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D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD review: The first HomeKit-certified security camera
The Omna plays nice with other HomeKit accessories and Siri commands.
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Link-U security camera review: 4G connectivity and battery backup let this camera deliver security anywhere
Its ability to run on LAN, Wi-Fi, or LTE connectivity and to draw via power over ethernet or its onboard battery means this security camera can go wherever you do.
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Brinno SHC500 Peephole Camera review: Peep your porch with this hidden camera
This security camera replaces your peephole.
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Honeywell Lyric C2 Wi-Fi Security Camera review: A smarter security camera
The C2's smart sound alerts can tell you when your smoke alarm is going off and when your baby is crying.
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VTech VM5271 Expandable Digital Video Baby Monitor review: A better baby cam
With customizable alerts and a library of lullabies, the VM5271 is like a high-tech nanny for your nursery.
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Ezviz Mini Trooper review: Weatherproof and wireless security
This indoor/outdoor camera offers strong security monitoring in an easy-to-install package.
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August Smart Lock Pro and Smart Lock 3rd Generation reviews: The best retrofit lock gets incrementally smarter
But we can't recommend the second and less-expensive new model.
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Ring Stick Up Cam review: A companion camera for the Ring Video Doorbell
The weatherproof outdoor camera lets you keep an eye on the rest of your property.
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Geeni Vision 720P Smart Camera review: A basic and budget-friendly home security camera
Though short on advanced features, this less-than-$100 security camera is long on ease of use.
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Reolink Argus review: An adaptable and affordable home security camera
This completely wireless indoor/outdoor camera delivers just the essential security features for a modest price.
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Netgear Arlo Go review: This security camera lets you roam free
This indoor/outdoor security camera runs on batteries and a cellular connection, It doesn't need to be in range of your Wi-Fi network.
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Honeywell Lyric C1 Wi-Fi Security Camera review: Excellent security and easy to use
Honeywell's smart surveillance camera offers intelligent sound detection and motion-detection zones to assure you get only the most important alerts.
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August Smart Lock (2nd Generation) review: Upgrade your locks without touching the exterior mechanism
This retrofit kit looks stylish while adding “smart” features, and it’s great for renters because it doesn’t change the lock itself.
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VTech VM981 Safe & Sound Expandable HD Video Baby Monitor review: Not quite ready for the nursery
Missing features and image-quality shortcomings keep this baby monitor from being all it can be.Reviews
Canary review: A sophisticated home-security system packed inside a camera
This cloud-based security system delivers features galore, but it’s far from perfect.
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LG Smart Security Wireless Camera review: DIY security backed by ADT professional monitoring
This all-in-one home monitor increases security with an extra set of eyes.
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Piper NV review: strong security features hampered by a buggy app
Connection problems and missing notifications drag down this otherwise solid smart home monitor.
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Home8 Video-Verified Security Alarm System review: A simplistic DIY kit with integrated video recording
For simple needs, this security setup can work well.
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Netgear Arlo Baby review: A better baby monitor
Ditch those staticky radio monitors. Netgear's nursery cam puts eyes on your most precious prize.Reviews
Reolink Keen review: a truly wireless security camera
This full HD pan-and-tilt camera combines strong security with battery-powered flexibility.
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Piper NV review: Icontrol adds night vision to its connected-home hub/security camera
Night vision is a major new feature for this camera, but Piper still lacks a number of features compared to some other DIY connected-home platforms on the market today.Reviews
Scout Alarm review: This DIY security system lacks polish
Our evaluation experience left us unimpressed and somewhat skeptical.Reviews
Ezviz Mini 360 Plus review: This little security camera covers a lot of ground
Thanks to its pan-and-tilt and motion-detected tracking features, not much will evade this camera's eye.Reviews