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SwitchBot Lock review: It works with dual-cylinder deadbolts, too
It’s not the prettiest smart home device, but the fully external Switchbot Lock requires very little effort to convert just about any deadbolt into a smart lock.
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The best smart locks for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
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Google’s 2021 Nest Cams finally work with Chromecast
One of the biggest complaints about Google's 2021 Nest Cams–their inability to stream live feeds to Chromecast with Google TV–has finally been fixed.
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Best Prime Day home security deals
Score the best Amazon Prime Day deals on video doorbells, security cameras, and complete home security systems from Ring, SimpliSafe, Nest, Arlo, and other manufacturers.
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Great Prime Day deals on home security devices
Score the best Amazon Prime Day deals on video doorbells, security cameras, and complete home security systems from Ring, SimpliSafe, Nest, Arlo, and other manufacturers.
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Ring Alarm Pro systems still available for 20% off on Prime Day (expired)
Ring takes home security to the next level by building a Wi-Fi 6 router right into its hub.
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Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front
A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.
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Blurams Outdoor Lite 4 review: Affordable outdoor security
This outdoor security camera from Blurams is wireless, affordable and delivers 2K resolution.
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EZVIZ C8W Pro 2K review: Pan-and-tilt protection for your home
Human and vehicle detection plus auto-tracking help power this outdoor camera's solid security.
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Defender Guard Pro review: A solid security camera at a sweet price
2K video, onboard storage, and strong strong motion detection make this affordable outdoor Wi-Fi camera a great value for security DIYers.
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Best video doorbells: Nest vs. Ring vs. Arlo and all the rest
Video doorbells maintain a continuous watch over the most important part of your property, but which one is best? We take a look at the field.
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SwannBuddy Video Doorbell review: A couple of great features, but it fails to wow
Onboard storage and the ability to run this video doorbell on battery power are attractive features, but Ring, Nest, and Wyze do it either better or for much less.
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Ring’s Protect Basic plan gets new features, plus a price hike
Ring’s most affordable subscription plan will soon add a slew of features, including more video storage, better bulk video downloading, sound detection, and additional smart alerts, but you’ll have to pay more in the bargain.
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Amazon will end support for Cloud Cam, offers free Blink Mini instead
Yet another Amazon smart cam is about to become a paperweight, but the company is offering a consolation prize.
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SwitchBot Pan/Tilt Cam review: Much too rough around the edges
This is one of the less-expensive security cameras with pan/tilt capabilities, but dicey user experience and an expensive cloud storage subscription prevent us from recommending it.
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Wyze Lock Bolt review: This no-frills Bluetooth smart lock is hard to beat
If you can do without Wi-Fi connectivity, Wyze Labs has a great low-priced smart deadbolt.
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Vivint Smart Home retools its security cam lineup, including its best-in-class doorbell
The home security service provider announced new indoor and outdoor cameras, a new video doorbell, and an add-on smart spotlight.
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Lorex 2K Pan-Tilt Outdoor Wi-Fi Security Camera review: A chunky eye in the sky
Wireless connectivity issues hamper an otherwise solid, if industrial-looking, camera.
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Kasa Spot KC400 review: a budget-friendly 2K indoor security camera
Kasa Smart users can add this capable camera to their home automation ecosystem for indoor security.
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