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Ring’s new Video Doorbell 3 Plus reveals what happened before motion events
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus can show you a four-second snippet of what happened just before a motion event was triggered, a first for a battery-powered video doorbell.
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Arlo smart cameras will require two-factor authentication by the end of the year
You can enable two-step verification for Arlo's security cameras right now, but it'll be required before the year is out.
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Vivint’s latest smart video doorbell can monitor packages left on your porch
The new Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro can also discern between people and pets, and warn porch pirates they’ve been spotted.
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Netatmo’s Smart Indoor Camera now supports Apple HomeKit Secure Video
The HomeKit Secure Video update will allow Netatmo Smart Indoor Security Camera users to securely store their saved video clips in iCloud.
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Secure you home with Eufy’s smart cameras for a whole lot less today
Amazon's blowing out Eufy's solid home cameras at killer prices today.
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Ring beefs up its security with mandatory 2FA, suspends third-party trackers in mobile app
Ring flips on mandatory two-factor authentication in an effort to clean up its image.
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Google’s Nest accounts will require two-factor security starting this spring
Two-factor authentication is easiest way to keep hackers from taking control of your Nest cameras, and Google's about to make it mandatory.
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Ring’s new ‘Neighborly Moments’ feature lets you give a shout-out to a neighbor’s act of kindness
The new category for Ring’s controversial Neighbors app lets you post about good things that happened in your neighborhood, for a change.
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SimpliSafe’s new multi-feed view lets you monitor several cameras at once
Just sign in to SimpliSafe’s web portal to view live feeds from multiple cameras simultaneously.
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Ring is rolling out its new Control Center privacy dashboard
Owners of Ring video doorbells and other home security products are finally getting some essential privacy protections.
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Keep kids out of the liquor cabinet with the biometric BenjiLock By Hampton Cabinet and Drawer Lock
Also suitable for securing drawers and closets, the $75 lock can be programmed to recognize up to 10 fingerprints.
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Toucan’s battery-powered Wireless Video Doorbell boasts a 180-degree vertical field of view
On display at CES, the camera enables you to see packages placed directly beneath the doorbell.
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Trifo’s Lucy robot vacuum does double-duty as an autonomous patrol bot
Lucy won’t only clean your floors, she’ll also keep an eye out for intruders.
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How hackable is your smart device? The UL IoT Security Rating and UL Verified Mark will tell you
The UL Verified Mark will indicate the level of IoT device security based on a series of standards, and using a five-tier rating scale. GE is the first company to achieve UL certification.
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Smart home system builder Abode announces its first stand-alone home security camera
The modular Abode Outdoor/Indoor Smart Camera can also be integrated with any existing Abode security system.
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ADT takes on Nest and Ring with new home security cameras and a video doorbell
The new “Blue by ADT” brand unveiled at CES features ADT’s first standalone home security gadgets, with more on the way.
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Kwikset unveils a new Wi-Fi smart lock with a fingerprint reader
The Wi-Fi-enabled Halo Touch Smart Lock can store up to 100 fingerprints.
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Lock down your home with this killer SimpliSafe Shield home security system deal
Best Buy has knocked $150 off the price of one of SimpliSafe's most popular home security bundles.
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New D-Link home security cameras feature onboard AI
Features like person detection aren’t new, but the cameras D-Link will show at CES next week don’t need to send video to the cloud to do the job.
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The easy-to-install August Smart Lock Pro + Connect is $130 off for Black Friday
Our favorite retrofit smart lock comes with a Wi-Fi bridge included, and it works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.
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Black Friday deal: Save $90 on the Ring Alarm Starter Kit and get a free Echo Dot while you’re at it
Ring’s Black Friday deals went live a little early, and they include big savings on its easy-to-install starter kits.
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Wyze says it will ‘temporarily’ yank people detection from its security cameras in January
Wyze is pulling people detection from its cameras in January after an AI company terminated its lease agreement.
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Arlo Pro 2 four-camera bundle is selling at a $250 discount during Black Friday week
No home security cameras yet? Snap up this Arlo Pro 2 starter kit while it’s on sale.
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Wyze unwraps a $1.49-per-month cloud storage plan for its budget home security cameras
Wyze’s new plan undercuts the $3-per-month, per-camera cloud storage plans from rivals Ring and Arlo.
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U.S. Senators press Amazon for answers about Ring security
In a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, lawmakers question Ring's suspect security practices and push for more details.
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Amazon owns Ring, but its Spotlight Cam is $60 cheaper at B&H today
Ring's Spotlight Cam is an excellent addition to a DIY home security system, especially at today's price of $139.
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Logitech’s Circle 2 camera gets support for Apple HomeKit Secure Video
A just-released beta firmware update for the camera, which is among the first to support HomeKit Secure Video, allows users to securely store recorded video clips in iCloud.
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Anker unwraps a battery-powered EufyCam 2 security camera that supports HomeKit
Anker’s Eufy brand embraces Apple's HomeKit and also unveils a battery-powered video doorbell, a floodlight camera, and a security keypad.
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Arlo finally adds a video doorbell to its home security lineup
The $150 Arlo Video Doorbell features HD video, a built-in siren, motion detection, and the ability to send video calls directly to your smartphone.
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Nest Aware plans will be much less expensive in 2020
Google is switching from per-device pricing to a whole-home service plan.
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The Arlo Pro 3 security camera boasts 2K resolution, color night vision, and a 160-degree field of view
The Arlo Pro 3 features 2K HDR resolution and adds several features that were previously only available on the top-of-the-line Arlo Ultra, including a built-in alarm, spotlight, and color night vision.
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Hands on: BodyGuardz’s portable video peephole could be perfect for apartment dwellers
Set to arrive in January, the $280 battery-powered Portable Over-Door Camera works with Alexa and Google Assistant, and you can install it in seconds, without tools.
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Amid privacy concerns, Google nixes the ability turn off the status light on active Nest cameras
Nest Cam, Dropcam, and Hello owners will no longer be allowed to completely turn off the status lights on their cameras, although they will be able to dim them.
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Scout’s $99 video doorbell promises to detect people rather than cars
The makers of a new, bargain-priced smart doorbell claims it's found a better way of detecting people on your doorstep, as opposed to cars or critters.
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Swann has a new a floodlight security camera
The Swann Floodlight Security System integrates a 1080p outdoor camera with a pair of LED floodlights that deliver 2,500 lumens of brightness.
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Watch people and packages with the Maximus dual-camera doorbell
Your average video doorbell will keep an eye on anyone on your porch, but the Maximus Answer DualCam Video Doorbell will also let you see the packages left on your doorstep.
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Vivint’s Outdoor Camera Pro can detect someone casing your home
The AI-powered Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro has a 4K image sensor and issues warnings to anyone lurking around your property.
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The new August View video doorbell doesn’t require existing doorbell wiring
August is also ditching the square form factor used in its earlier offerings.
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Ring is adding color night vision to its security cameras
Ring says its adding a color nighttime video option to its smart home security cameras.
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Arlo puts the brakes on its Arlo Ultra 4K security camera launch after early-adopter complaints
Arlo has pulled its Arlo Ultra from sale in Best Buy and delayed a wider release of the camera after numerous complaints about performance from early adopters.
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Arlo will have a free storage option for its Ultra 4K security camera after all
Arlo Techologies has some good news for system owners considering its Ultra 4K security camera. The company says it's committed to continue offering users the ability to remotely access video recordings without a monthly fee.
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Arlo security cameras are losing one of their key benefits
There's bad news for anyone buying one of Arlo's new Ultra 4K cameras: They don't come with free video storage in the cloud.
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Comcast xFinity xFi Advanced Security will protect all your connected devices for $5.99/mo
Comcast taps CujoAI's IoT cloud protection service to protect any and all connected devices in your home via the new Xfinity xFi Advanced Security, using its Xfinity xFi gateways.
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Kwikset goes Wi-Fi with the Halo smart lock
Don’t worry, Bluetooth fans. Kwikset has a new brand for that tech, too.
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Arlo unveils its Ultra 4K smart-home security camera
Arlo has the first smart-home security camera to capture and stream footage in 4K and TechHive got a chance to check it out at CES in Las Vegas.
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TP-Link expands its smart home offerings with seven new Kasa Smart devices
The lineup includes a new video doorbell, a switch with an integrated digital assistant, new security cameras, and an outdoor smart plug.
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Amazon has slashed the price of Foscam’s ultra-secure R2 camera to an all-time low
Amazon is selling the Foscam R2 wireless security camera for $56, nearly $30 off its list price.
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Ring’s unannounced Beams security lights leak via the FCC
Amazon's Ring has a couple of new security lights, according to a regulatory filing with the Federal Communications Commission.
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Arlo is planning to launch a 4K smart home security camera next year
Arlo plans to launch a 4K security camera in 2019, potentially stealing a lead on competitors and kicking off a new race in the smart home security market.
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