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SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera review: The winning alarm system gets an outdoor camera
Despite some wireless hiccups, this camera is worth a look if you’re a SimpliSafe user.
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X-Sense Home Security Kit review: Basic security, basic price
This no-frills security system works well enough to support its $130 price tag.
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Wyze’s new Lamp Socket adds smarts to a dumb outdoor light
With help from a connected Wyze camera, the Wyze Lamp Socket can turn on an outdoor bulb when the cam detects motion. Also new from Wyze: a solar panel.
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Canary Pro review: A good security camera with half-baked home security features
Canary’s idea of security amounts to little more than a panic button.
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Nest Cam (indoor, wired) review: This pricey indoor-only camera offers on-device people detection
The indoor wired Nest Cam boasts a feature that most smart security cameras don’t: free people, pet, and vehicle detection—no cloud required.
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Wyze’s $65 Video Doorbell Pro can run on battery power
Wyze's upgraded doorbell boasts wider viewing angles plus dual-band Wi-Fi, and it works both wired and wire-free.
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Nest Cam with Floodlight review: Google slaps high beams on its winning outdoor camera
Floodlights make Google’s winning Nest Cam even better at keeping an eye on your property.
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Capture squirrel antics with this Eufy outdoor security cam system for $214.19
Amazon is selling Anker's EufyCam 2 starter kit with two cameras and a base station for more than $30 off.
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Wyze Cam Pan v2 review: Incremental upgrades for $10 extra
The addition of color night vision doesn’t change the game, but it’s a handy upgrade to a winning camera.
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Watch over your home with Eufy’s SoloCam E20 for $70
Amazon is selling the SoloCam E20 for $30 off with coupon and checkout code.
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Amazon’s vision of the smart home revolves around A.I.
To address growing privacy concerns, it’s pushing some processing down from the cloud to the hardware in the home.
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Ring Alarm professional monitoring is about to become a lot more expensive
Ring has long offered the industry’s least-expensive service plan. Its new Ring Protect Pro program costs more, but still packs a lot of value.
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Ring’s flying Always Home Cam will land later this year, but by invitation only
Announced last year with great fanfare, Ring’s eye-popping automated drone is ready to take off, but only for the lucky few.
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Blink unveils its first video doorbell, plus a floodlight for its outdoor cam
The affordable Blink Video Doorbell offers 1080p video recording and infrared night vision, while a new LED mount turns the Blink Outdoor into a floodlight cam.
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Upgrade your front door with the August Smart Lock Pro for $99
Amazon is selling the August Smart Lock Pro for more than half off the usual price.
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Bosma Ex Pro security camera review: This auto-tracking outdoor cam is a great value
Bosma packs AI detection, color night vision, and other advanced features into its latest security camera.
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Wyze Cam Pan v2 adds color night vision and a siren
The new Cam Pan from Wyze can record color videos in the dark, as well as scare off intruders with a “mini-siren.”
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Posting on Ring’s Neighbors app? You’ll need to accept a ‘good neighbor’ agreement first
The agreement encourages Neighbors users to be “positive and uplifting” while condemning trolling and racial bias.
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Reolink Duo security cameras use twin lenses for an extra-wide field of view
Available in Wi-Fi, PoE, and 4G configurations, Reolink's dual-lens cameras offer a 150-degree field of view for larger properties.
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SpotCam Video Doorbell 2 review: This isn’t the worst doorbell cam we’ve tested, but it’s far from the best
Local video storage is a great feature, but a poorly designed app and multiple subscription options detract from this doorbell cam’s appeal.
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Smarten up your door with Eufy’s Keyless Entry Lock for $95
Amazon is selling the Eufy Security Keyless Entry Door Lock for $95, its all-time low price.
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BodyGuardz 360 Degree Security Camera review: Security you can take with you
This camera provides full-room coverage, but the manufacturer has some issues to iron out.
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Yale Assure smart locks get an enticing upgrade
This upgrade to Z-Wave 700-series wireless modules is a big deal, but your smart home hub must have the same tech to reap all the benefits.
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SimpliSafe unveils its first proper outdoor cam
Looks like SimpliSafe is finally getting serious about outdoor security cameras.
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Level Lock review: Another brilliant smart lock
Level Home dropped touch operation from its latest smart lock, which costs $80 less than the company’s top-of-the-line model.
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Ring is killing its desktop apps for PC and Mac
Still using the Ring desktop app? Time to say goodbye and migrate to Ring.com or the mobile Ring applications.
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Eufy SoloCam E40 review: Cam security with no subscription required
This wireless home security camera records video footage to onboard storage, so you don't need to pay for a cloud subscription.
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Save serious cash on EufyCam home security systems, today only
Amazon's one-day sale on Anker's eufyCam 2 security systems features some serious discounts.
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Abode Cam 2 review: This pocket-sized security camera is built for the Abodeverse
This solid camera is ultra-inexpensive, but you’ll need Abode gear to get full value from it.
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Eufy’s feature-packed Wi-Fi Video Doorbell is cheaper than ever
Amazon is selling the Anker Eufy Security Wi-Fi Video Doorbell for $80 right now.
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Google refreshes its Nest cameras and doorbell, adds a floodlight cam
A quartet of new Nest security cams is finally on the way, complete with on-device AI and free people, pet, vehicle, and package detection.
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X-Sense S21 Outdoor Security Camera review: Outstanding quality for a low price
This unassuming video camera is packed with features, including an LED spotlight for color night vision.
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EZVIZ DB1C video doorbell review: Reliable performance at an attractive price
This simple, but affordable wired doorbell cam performed well for us.
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Today only, get the Ring Video Doorbell Wired and the Echo Show 5 for a crazy $65
Ring has a steal of deal with its new budget video doorbell and an Echo Show 5 for well under $100.
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Today only: Bump up home security with Eufy Security gear at all-time low prices
Amazon has a one-day sale on three solid Eufy Security items, including a four-camera kit and a camera-charging solar panel.
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Eufy’s pixel-packed 2K video doorbell is back to its Prime Day price
Amazon is selling the Eufy Security T8200 Wi-Fi Video Doorbell for $110.
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Eufy’s indoor security camera is back down to its $32 Prime Day price
Amazon is selling the Eufy Security P22 indoor camera for $32.
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Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption worldwide, adds authenticator app and CAPTCHA support
Ring’s support for end-to-end video encryption is no longer limited to the U.S., and it now extends to more devices.
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Ring Video Doorbell 4 review: Great for people deep in the Ring ecosystem; just good for everyone else
You’ll need a subscription to get all the features, but the long list of them justifies that cost.
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Annke W300 wireless outdoor security camera review: Solid infrared performance, but rocky wireless connectivity
A sub-$50 street price makes Annke’s camera seem like a bargain, but be prepared to get what you paid for.
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EZVIZ C6W indoor security camera review: A pan-and-tilt camera for modest budgets
At less than $100, this system is surprisingly solid, but it's hampered by an erratic app.
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Get the all-new Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus for 25% off on Prime Day
If you’re in the Ring ecosystem—or plan to be—there is no better floodlight/security camera combo, and you can buy one today for 25% off.
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Blink and you’ll miss these Blink security camera deals at all-time low pricing
Amazon is selling the Blink Mini, Blink Indoor, and Blink Outdoor cameras for $20, $50, and $60 respectively.
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Best Prime Day 2021 deals on home security cameras and video doorbells
Amazon is offering big discounts on the hardware you need to keep a close eye on your property.
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Reolink Argus 3 Pro review: An affordable 2K security camera
Excellent image quality, intelligent motion detection, and free storage options are the highlights of this Arlo alternative.
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EZVIZ C8C security camera review: Pan and tilt features on a budget
This inexpensive system is stripped down to the basics, and it suffers from erratic performance.
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Prime Members: Secure your home with 3 Blink cameras for $150
Amazon is selling a three-pack of Blink outdoor/indoor security cameras for $100 off.
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Get a Ring Video Doorbell with an Echo Dot for a ludicrously low $45
Prime Members can get the Ring Video Doorbell Wired and the third-generation Echo Dot for $50 off.
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