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    Eufy Security Indoor Cam review: Affordable AI-powered security
    Reviews

    Eufy Security Indoor Cam review: Affordable AI-powered security

    With onboard AI and local storage, there's no need to buy a cloud subscription for this budget-priced, pan/tilt camera.
    By Michael Ansaldo 6 months ago
    Best smart dimmers and switches for your home's lighting
    Updated

    Best smart dimmers and switches for your home's lighting

    In-wall smart lighting controls will deliver convenience, security, luxury, and sophistication to any smart home.
    By Michael Brown 6 months ago
    Why burglars love it when you advertise your security system with a yard sign
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    Why burglars love it when you advertise your security system with a yard sign

    Service providers like the free advertising, but don’t tip off a smart burglar as to your means of protection—they might know how to exploit it.
    By Nicole Lee 6 months ago
    This tiny 2K security camera fell under $30 — grab it while you can
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    This tiny 2K security camera fell under $30 — grab it while you can

    You get 2K videos in day and night, plus two-way audio, spotlight, motion detection, and AI detection.
    By Gabriela Vatu 6 months ago
    Reolink Argus 4 Pro review: Wide-angle surveillance
    Reviews

    Reolink Argus 4 Pro review: Wide-angle surveillance

    If you have a large home or property, this camera has you covered.
    By Michael Ansaldo 6 months ago
    Get this indoor/outdoor security camera for an absurdly low $25
    Deal

    Get this indoor/outdoor security camera for an absurdly low $25

    With two-way audio, motion activated spotlight and siren, the Wyze Cam v4 is a solid choice.
    By Gabriela Vatu 6 months ago
    Security system monitoring: Should you DIY or pay a pro?
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    Security system monitoring: Should you DIY or pay a pro?

    24/7 professional monitoring means you'll never stop paying for home security. Here's how to decide if you should sign up or just self-monitor your system.
    By Michael Ansaldo 6 months ago
    Swann MaxRanger4K Solar Security System review: Atypical
    Updated

    Swann MaxRanger4K Solar Security System review: Atypical

    This camera-and-hub security system is (mostly) powered by the sun, and its unusual 900MHz wireless radios endow it with incredible range.
    By Michael Ansaldo 6 months ago
    Dazzle your guests with these RGB pathway lights, now 35% off
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    Dazzle your guests with these RGB pathway lights, now 35% off

    Upgrade your yard or patio with these beautiful RGB lights that can set the mood for any situation.
    By Gabriela Vatu 6 months ago
    This $43 gadget displays real-time weather conditions and more
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    This $43 gadget displays real-time weather conditions and more

    Keep an eye on temperature, humidity, and weather conditions in real-time with this indoor-outdoor weather station.
    By Gabriela Vatu 7 months ago
    Elevate your patio or gaming cave with Govee's $50 smart string lights
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    Elevate your patio or gaming cave with Govee's $50 smart string lights

    You'll spend more evenings outside with this cool Govee smart bulb string setup, and it's currently on sale!
    By Gabriela Vatu 7 months ago
    Save $60 on Govee's Lyra Lamp and bring RGB lighting into your home
    Deal

    Save $60 on Govee's Lyra Lamp and bring RGB lighting into your home

    The Govee Lyra Lamp is on sale right now and you'll love the way your room looks once you turn it on.
    By Gabriela Vatu 7 months ago
    This hassle-free $130 Eufy security camera is $70 today
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    This hassle-free $130 Eufy security camera is $70 today

    This Eufy camera doesn't need any wires whatsoever and can tell you when there are people outside your home, all for a mere $70, its best price yet.
    By Gabriela Vatu 7 months ago
    11 security cameras that don't charge extra to unlock every feature
    Feature

    11 security cameras that don't charge extra to unlock every feature

    With some security cameras, you'll pay month after month to realize their full value. If that sticks in your craw, check out these no-subscription alternatives.
    By Nicole Lee 7 months ago
    It's the battle of the budget security cameras!
    Feature

    It's the battle of the budget security cameras!

    We revisit products from five top brands to tell you which indoor camera delivers the best value with the fewest trade-offs in pursuit of a low price tag.
    By Michael Ansaldo 7 months ago
    Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi + Keypad review: This is easier?
    Reviews

    Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi + Keypad review: This is easier?

    This retrofit smart lock took more time to install than a full replacement, but it at least preserved the aesthetic of the hardware on the exterior side of my door.
    By Robert Strohmeyer 7 months ago
    Nanoleaf Outdoor String Lights review: A simpler string light
    Reviews

    Nanoleaf Outdoor String Lights review: A simpler string light

    These smart lights aren’t as colorful as the competition, but they win bonus points for their long length and low price.
    By Christopher Null 7 months ago
    8 ways smart home gear can save you money on insurance
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    8 ways smart home gear can save you money on insurance

    Smart home gear makes life more convenient to be sure, but don’t overlook the opportunity for those investments to save you money, too.
    By Nicole Lee 7 months ago
    6 security cam mistakes that will leave you open to hackers
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    6 security cam mistakes that will leave you open to hackers

    Security cameras let you monitor your home. But if you don’t lock them down, criminals can monitor you, instead. Here's how to protect your privacy.
    By Nicole Lee 8 months ago
    Eufy Video Smart Lock S330 review: This lock does it all
    Reviews

    Eufy Video Smart Lock S330 review: This lock does it all

    Not content to offer just another smart lock, Eufy stuffed a rechargeable battery, fingerprint reader, touchscreen keypad, and a video doorbell into this deadbolt.
    By Christopher Null 8 months ago
    Abode Smart Lock review: This retrofit left us with reservations
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    Abode Smart Lock review: This retrofit left us with reservations

    We dig the large rechargeable battery that powers this smart lock, but our initial experience left us wondering about Abode’s quality control for the first time.
    By Christopher Null 8 months ago
    Eufy Floodlight Camera E340 review: Tops in surveillance, lighting
    Reviews

    Eufy Floodlight Camera E340 review: Tops in surveillance, lighting

    Eufy’s excellent floodlight cam has twin high-res cameras, local storage, an option to add terabytes of network storage, and genuinely optional cloud storage.
    By Michael Brown 8 months ago
    LIFX SuperColor Spot review: Smart, colorful landscape lighting
    Reviews

    LIFX SuperColor Spot review: Smart, colorful landscape lighting

    You’ll need to rethink the way your outdoor lighting works with LIFX's new landscape spotlight, but it may be worth it.
    By Christopher Null 8 months ago
    Buying a smart lock: Retrofit your old one or replace it?
    Feature

    Buying a smart lock: Retrofit your old one or replace it?

    Any home will benefit from the addition of a smart lock. We’ll help you choose between a complete replacement and a retrofit for your existing deadbolt.
    By Christopher Null 8 months ago
    Buying a budget security cam? Don't skimp on these 6 key specs
    Feature

    Buying a budget security cam? Don't skimp on these 6 key specs

    A home security camera doesn't need to cost a lot. We'll show you the minimum specifications to look for–along with the areas you might want to step up.
    By Michael Ansaldo 8 months ago
    LIFX SuperColor Smart Light A21 review: Big and bright
    Reviews

    LIFX SuperColor Smart Light A21 review: Big and bright

    Bright, easy to install, compliant with Matter, and packed with features, the LIFX SuperColor Smart Light A21 makes for a compelling smart bulb, even if it’s a tad heavy and chunky.
    By Ben Patterson 8 months ago
    You name it, Schlage's Encode Plus lock is compatible with it
    Reviews

    You name it, Schlage's Encode Plus lock is compatible with it

    Whether your smart home revolves around Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit (including Apple’s 'home key' tech), Schlage's Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt has you covered.
    By Robert Strohmeyer 8 months ago
    LIFX String Light review: A pricey pop of outdoor color
    Reviews

    LIFX String Light review: A pricey pop of outdoor color

    After a long absence, LIFX is back with smart outdoor string lights that are impressively bright, but quite expensive.
    By Christopher Null 9 months ago
    Lorex 2K Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Camera review: Simple but solid
    Reviews

    Lorex 2K Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Camera review: Simple but solid

    If you're not worried about aesthetics or advanced features, the Lorex 2K Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Camera may be the home surveillance solution for you.
    By Michael Ansaldo 9 months ago
    Wyze Cam v4 review: Wyze Labs’ best security cam costs less
    Reviews

    Wyze Cam v4 review: Wyze Labs’ best security cam costs less

    You’ll find mostly evolutionary improvements over the Wyze Cam v3 Pro this model replaces, but we're not about to complain about its even lower price tag.
    By Christopher Null 9 months ago
    Proscenic Smart Lock L60 review: Affordable front-door security
    Reviews

    Proscenic Smart Lock L60 review: Affordable front-door security

    This low-priced smart deadbolt offers five options for entry: your fingerprint, a PIN, an NFC card, a physical key, or its mobile app.
    By Michael Brown 9 months ago
    Save a massive 66% on Arlo's 1080p video doorbell
    Deal

    Save a massive 66% on Arlo's 1080p video doorbell

    The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell features 1080p video, a wide field of view, and a night vision mode. You can get it for 66% off right now.
    By Ashley Biancuzzo 9 months ago
    Blink Mini 2 review: This tiny security cam works indoors and out
    Reviews

    Blink Mini 2 review: This tiny security cam works indoors and out

    Amazon's least-expensive home security camera now features a weatherized enclosure so it can protect your yard as well as the spaces inside your home.
    By Michael Ansaldo 9 months ago
    Eufy Indoor Cam S350 review: Dual-lens home surveillance
    Reviews

    Eufy Indoor Cam S350 review: Dual-lens home surveillance

    This excellent camera lets you see the big security picture while preserving the small important details.
    By Michael Ansaldo 9 months ago
    Govee Neon Rope Light 2 review: Around the bend
    Reviews

    Govee Neon Rope Light 2 review: Around the bend

    A revamped version of Govee’s “rope” light is more flexible and works with more smart home ecosystems thanks to Matter. It’s also a lot of fun.
    By Ben Patterson 9 months ago
    Eufy SoloCam S340 review: Twin-lensed, solar-powered security
    Reviews

    Eufy SoloCam S340 review: Twin-lensed, solar-powered security

    This outstanding outdoor pan/tilt security camera lets you see everything, and you should never need to charge its battery.
    By Christopher Null 9 months ago
    Wyze Cam Floodlight v2 review: Budget smart lighting & security
    Reviews

    Wyze Cam Floodlight v2 review: Budget smart lighting & security

    This floodlight camera sets a high bar for performance and a low bar for price.
    By Christopher Null 10 months ago
    Deep Sentinel DS2 review: Security cams backed by live guards
    Reviews

    Deep Sentinel DS2 review: Security cams backed by live guards

    The second generation of this unique professionally monitored security camera system boasts technical improvements and the same stellar monitoring service.
    By Michael Ansaldo 10 months ago
    Govee LED Strip Light M1 with Matter review: It's showtime
    Reviews

    Govee LED Strip Light M1 with Matter review: It's showtime

    With Matter on board, Govee’s multicolor LED light strip is easy to install and boasts a truckload of features.
    By Ben Patterson 10 months ago
    How to pick the best microSD card for your security camera
    How-To

    How to pick the best microSD card for your security camera

    Cameras with a microSD card slot offer enhanced privacy and freedom from paying for cloud storage subscriptions. We'll show you how to find the best one.
    By Michael Ansaldo 10 months ago
    Tapo Indoor/Outdoor Security Cam review: Full-featured, budget-priced
    Reviews

    Tapo Indoor/Outdoor Security Cam review: Full-featured, budget-priced

    This wireless camera (TP-Link's Tapo C120) delivers premium features including smart detection, 2K video, and color night vision for just $40.
    By Michael Ansaldo 11 months ago
    How to protect yourself from email tracking
    Feature

    How to protect yourself from email tracking

    Email is the world's most common digital means of communication, but the almost ancient technology does not make it easy for those who care about their privacy.
    By Anders Lundberg 1 year ago
    Noorio T110 pan/tilt security camera review
    Reviews

    Noorio T110 pan/tilt security camera review

    2K resolution, intelligent detection, and a pan-and-tilt motor make this indoor camera a great value.
    By Michael Ansaldo 1 year ago
    Tapo Wire-Free Magnetic Security Camera review: Flexible surveillance
    Reviews

    Tapo Wire-Free Magnetic Security Camera review: Flexible surveillance

    This outdoor camera's streamlined setup, customizable motion detection, and dual storage options let you do security your way.
    By Michael Ansaldo 1 year ago
    Ring Stick Up Cam Pro review: Strong surveillance, indoors or out
    Reviews

    Ring Stick Up Cam Pro review: Strong surveillance, indoors or out

    Bird’s Eye View remains a solution looking for a problem, but the radar-based motion detection in this versatile security camera delivers plenty of other benefits.
    By Michael Brown 1 year ago
    Tapo H100 Smart Hub review: Inexpensive, limited home security
    Reviews

    Tapo H100 Smart Hub review: Inexpensive, limited home security

    The H100 can’t do much, but it does well with its slim feature set.
    By Christopher Null 1 year ago
    Roku Home Monitoring SE review: Basic security for Roku users
    Reviews

    Roku Home Monitoring SE review: Basic security for Roku users

    Roku's inexpensive, security-focused smart home system ties into Roku streaming players, but it non-Roku users won't find it all that appealing.
    By Jared Newman 1 year ago
    Blink Outdoor 4 review: A strong home security value
    Updated

    Blink Outdoor 4 review: A strong home security value

    We’ve thoroughly tested every aspect of this latest outdoor home security camera–and helped Blink identify a bug, which has been squashed.
    By Michael Brown 1 year ago
    Hampton Bay's Landscape Spotlight is a smart garden bargain
    Reviews

    Hampton Bay's Landscape Spotlight is a smart garden bargain

    Compare this entry in Home Depot’s Hubspace smart lighting line to the Philips Hue Lily when illuminating the plantings in your yard, but note the full cost.
    By Michael Brown 1 year ago
    Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Floodlight Security Cam review: High-res, no sub
    Reviews

    Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Floodlight Security Cam review: High-res, no sub

    This hardwired camera blankets an area in light, captures video in 2K, and doesn’t require a subscription. But it's not cheap and its motion-sensing needs work.
    By Christopher Null 1 year ago
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