Using Reolink PoE Cameras with HomeKit
Outdoor cameras options are a bit limited for HomeKit, but thanks to this tool we can use inexpensive Reolink cameras to fill the gap.
How To Use Ring With HomeKit
Want to connect your Ring devices to HomeKit? Well, here’s how to do it without breaking the bank, and tearing your hair out.
Optimizing Motion Detection For Security Cameras
Getting the right alerts from your security cameras is vital. Here's How I go about optimizing smart camera motion detection for reliability and battery life.
Motion Triggers vs Continuous Recording
Learn about the difference between event-based and continuous recording cameras and why you would choose each.
Why Does Ring Require A Subscription?
Most people will tell you that you can’t use Ring without a subscription, but Ring says you can. So what’s the deal? We take a look at what you get for free, and how much more you’re locked out of without paying monthly.
Planning Your Security Camera Placement
How you position security cameras makes a big difference to effectiveness and cost. These camera placement options will help you plan your camera coverage.
How To Stop A Ring Camera Recording
Can you turn off a Ring camera? Effectively yes, in several ways. This detailed guide steps you through all the options to control when your cameras record.
Is a Wired Security Camera Better?
Should you always go with hard wired security cameras? Learn about the pros and cons of going wired or battery powered for your security camera setup.
Has Eufy Stepped Up Their Privacy Game?
Eufy Security had quite the upset at the start of 2023 with serious security flaws in the ‘private’ cameras. How are they doing now?
EufyCam 2C Pro Review: 2K HDR Video and No Subscription
Wireless security cameras usually need a subscription to use effectively. This one doesn’t, and it delivers 2K HDR video to boot.
Eve Outdoor Cam Review: The Best Outdoor HomeKit Cam?
Finding a good, reliable, outdoor security camera with native HomeKit Secure Video support has been tough. The Eve Outdoor Cam comes to our rescue with a premium offering that delivers the goods.
Why Does My Logitech Circle View Camera Stop Responding?
The Logitech Circle View is an awesome HomeKit camera - when it works. This investigation tries to find out what’s going on and how to fix it.
How To Use Arlo With HomeKit Secure Video
HomeKit Secure Video offers a privacy-centric cloud storage model for security cameras. Arlo won’t support it. Here is how to work around them and do it anyway.
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Review: Feature Packed Security
Wireless outdoor security cameras are a great solution for keeping tabs on your property. Having built-in lights to deter intruders is also a great advantage. How does Ring’s latest battery-powered spotlight camera hold up?
Video Doorbell vs Security Camera: What’s The Difference?
Video doorbells and security cameras have many similar features and specs these days. Is there much difference, and how do you choose?
The Best Light Bulb Security Cameras for Indoors and Outdoors
Home security cameras have become popular with consumers, but often require some level of physical installation. So can you put a camera in a light bulb? These ones use a simple light socket to provide both light and security, making them the simplest approach.