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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.
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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.Feature
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.Deal
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.Reviews
Reolink Argus 4 Pro review: Wide-angle surveillance
If you have a large home or property, this camera has you covered.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.Feature
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.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.Deal
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.Deal
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.Deal
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!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.Deal
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.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.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.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.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.Feature
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.
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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.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.Reviews
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.
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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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Reviews