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.

How you position security cameras makes a big difference to effectiveness and cost. These camera placement options will help you plan your camera coverage.

Some video doorbells require an ongoing subscription. Find out what video doorbell subscriptions provide, and why you might want to pay for one anyway.

Video Doorbells come with a lot of options and marketing gimmicks. This guide offers a step-by-step approach to determining your video doorbell requirements.

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.

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.

There are more smart thermostats supporting Apple’s HomeKit now than ever, here we look at the best on offer right now.

Smart ceiling fans are a category that lends itself well to automation. Here are the best options for smart ceiling fans available right now.

Does Ring support thermostats directly? Yes, but only a few. See the best supported models, and ways to get other models to work in some way.

Choosing a smart thermostat in Australia is not as simple as it should be. Here’s why, and what your best options are.

Eufy Security had quite the upset at the start of 2023 with serious security flaws in the ‘private’ cameras. How are they doing now?

We all use lots of online services that need passwords. How can we manage them safely?

Smart thermostats are a good addition to the smart home, and if you use Alexa you have a lot of options. We’ve pulled out the best options to choose from.

So you want smart switches, but don’t have a neutral wire? This guide offers a variety of no neutral switches and other options to solve this.

Adding Z-Wave to your smart home can provide greater flexibility and reliability, but which controller is right for you?

Flood lights can really spruce up your home and yard at night, but adding WiFi brings a bunch of new possibilities. Here are the best products to use right now.