The Blink Outdoor Camera 4 is now available, offering Person Detection, improved video quality, and a new design.
| Jon Bitner | August 24, 2023 |
Live View on Blink cameras allows you to access a live feed of your property. Here's how to access the feature, along with tips on why it might not be working.
| J. Bitner | August 14, 2023 |
As we adopt smart home devices and make intelligent spaces, what happens when we relocate? Moving a smart home can be a nightmare -- but it doesn't have to be.
| E. Lawrence | August 10, 2023 |
The Nest Doorbell and Ring Battery Doorbell Plus offer similar price tags and features, but which is better for your front door? Here's a closer look at both.
| Jon Bitner | August 1, 2023 |
While video doorbells can work in warm weather, they start to shut down if the temperature gets too high. Here's a look at the thresholds for popular brands.
| J. Bitner | July 31, 2023 |
Looking to improve your Yale Assure Lock 2's battery life? Here's a look at what you can do, from modifying your strikeplate to improving your Wi-Fi connection.
| J. Bitner | July 28, 2023 |
Looking to get a bit more juice out of your Ring video doorbell before recharging its battery? Here's how to improve battery life in just a few minutes.
| J. Bitner | July 27, 2023 |
Ring video doorbells and security cameras allow you to customize their motion zones. Here's how to use the feature, along with tips to optimize performance.
| J. Bitner | July 25, 2023 |
If you want to turn off Ring notifications, there are a few different options for you to consider. Here's a look at all the ways to modify your Ring alerts.
| J. Bitner | July 24, 2023 |
Google Home makes it easy to save videos captured by your doorbell or security cameras. Here's how to download the footage to your smartphone.
| J. Bitner | July 19, 2023 |
Looking for an indoor camera for your smart home? Here's a look at the Ring Indoor Cam and Arlo Essential Indoor Camera to help you figure out which is best.
| J. Bitner | July 17, 2023 |
Trying to figure out if you should upgrade your Ring Video Doorbell 4 to the newer Ring Battery Doorbell Plus? Here's a comparsion to help you decide.
| Jon Bitner | July 10, 2023 |
SimpliSafe doesn't offer a Night mode, so what's the best way to arm your system while sleeping? Here's a look at what works best for most homes.
| J. Bitner | July 7, 2023 |
Roku offers a few different Smart Home Subscriptions. Here's a look at both to see if they're a good fit for your home security needs.
| J. Bitner | July 6, 2023 |
Setting up the Roku Home Monitoring System SE isn't too difficult, but there are a few things to keep in mind as you move through the process.
| J. Bitner | July 5, 2023 |
The Smart Alarm Indoor Camera lets SimpliSafe agents access a live feed of your home when specific alarms are triggered, offering an immediate response.
| Jon Bitner | July 5, 2023 |
Trying to install the Roku Indoor Camera SE? Here's how to get it properly set up in your home, along with a few tips for troubleshooting common issues.
| J. Bitner | July 4, 2023 |
If your Ring Video Doorbell is producing images that are unusually dark, there are a few ways to fix the problem. Here's what you need to know.
| J. Bitner | July 3, 2023 |
SimpliSafe doesn't let you add multiple users to your account, but there's a simple workaround for the oversight. Here's what you need to know.
| J. Bitner | June 29, 2023 |
You can easily add new sensors to an existing SimpliSafe system. In fact, the process can be done using a phone or the SimpliSafe Keypad. Here's how it works.
| J. Bitner | June 28, 2023 |
You might need to reset your SimpliSafe Base Station if you're running into connection errors. Thankfully, the process is easy. Here's what you need to do.
| J. Bitner | June 27, 2023 |
Regulators accused Amazon of violating privacy laws on a number of fronts, though the tech giant denies breaking the law.
| T. Mogg | June 25, 2023 |
Video doorbells are great smart home gadgets, but they won't last forever. Here's a look at how long they'll be supported and when they should be replaced.
| J. Bitner | June 21, 2023 |
The Aqara U100 smart lock can be controlled with a passcode, fingerprint, or with Apple home keys, making it a versatile upgrade for your front door.
| Jon Bitner | June 8, 2023 |
The Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro is now available for $150, and it offers some unique features despite its affordable price tag.
| Jon Bitner | May 30, 2023 |
Need to make access to your home easier or more secure? Here's what you need to know about smart locks and how to pick one for your home.
| E. Lawrence | May 22, 2023 |
The Roku Home Monitoring System SE integrates with your Roku player or TV to let you monitor and control things with your remote.
| P. Nickinson | May 17, 2023 |
The new Ring Indoor Cam features a built-in privacy shutter that disables both audio and video recording. The device goes on sale May 24 and retails for $60.
| Jon Bitner | April 26, 2023 |
The Eufy by Anker Video Smart Lock combines a smart lock with a video doorbell to offer advanced home security and detection system.
| B. Kenney | April 25, 2023 |
Don't get bogged down thinking about what to get someone who's just starting a smart home. Here are the gifts for first-time smart home setup.
| J. Velasco | April 25, 2023 |
The flying Ring Always Home Cam could change home security going forward. We know little about it, but here's what we hope it could do.
| J. Velasco | April 25, 2023 |
There are now flying, roving, autonomous security cameras. Are they helpful, or are we facing a HAL 9000 situation?
| P. Hearn | April 25, 2023 |
Your home security system can do more than just watch for broken windows or open doors. It might even save you money.
| P. Hearn | April 25, 2023 |
Eufy goes for the all-in-one approach with the SoloCam E40 because there's no more hub needed for this camera to work at home.
| John Velasco | April 25, 2023 |