Michael AnsaldoFreelance contributor, TechHive
Michael Ansaldo is veteran consumer and small-business technology journalist. He contributes regularly to TechHive and PCWorld.
Canary View review: This budget-friendly Canary companion also makes a great standalone camera
With the best features of the original Canary, the View is a solid security option with or without an All-In-One.
VTech VM2251 Video Baby Monitor review: A best friend for new parents
The in-home baby camera includes a temperature monitor, automatic night vision, and a sound-activated screen.
Reolink Argus 2 review: Better than its predecessor in all the right ways
All the impressive features of the original, but now with a rechargeable battery.
NICE alliance aims to make home security cameras smarter
A consortium including Sony, Nikon, and other leading tech brands and manufacturers is working to standardize and improve the DIY security experience.
Nest Cam IQ review: Lots of exciting features, but the price tag triggers less-desirable emotions
The latest security camera from Nest Labs is super powerful (and super expensive).
Reolink RLC-422W home security camera review: Affordable, nearly vandal-proof outdoor security
With crystal clear video, 100-feet of night vision, and customizable motion alerts, this dome-style camera delivers peace of mind at a wallet-friendly price.
Hive View review: Attractive design, average features
This security camera's singular "grab-and-go" design stands out, but its feature set is too basic for serious DIYers.
Nest Cam IQ Outdoor review: Nest's upgraded outdoor security camera is a winner
Nest follows the blueprint of the Nest Cam IQ indoor camera with its second outdoor model.
Ooma expands its DIY home security system
Ooma Home additions include a smart video camera, smoke alarm, siren, and automatic arming/disarming.
Airthings expands its radon-detecting ecosystem
The Airthings Wave Plus and Airthings Hub give users more visibility into their indoor air quality.
Canary to offer a budget-priced smart security cam: The $99 Canary View
The home security company is also bringing Alexa skills and other new features to its product line.
The Schlage Sense smart deadbolt is getting Google Assistant support
One of our favorite smart locks soon be compatible with all three digital assistants: Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant.
Amazon Cloud Cam review: The gatekeeper for Amazon's in-home delivery is a swell security camera
This Alexa-enabled camera is well-suited for any home-security scenario, and it has strong ties to other Amazon products.
UK smart home brand Hive announces its first smart indoor camera, the Hive View
The new camera is the centerpiece of a new security-centric smart home pack.
Ella brings smart searching to home security cameras
A new deep learning engine from surveillance equipment manufacturer IC Realtime lets you tag and search relevant video footage using natural language.