Home security can benefit greatly from smart home technology, but there are also pitfalls. Explore smart cameras, sensors, and privacy controls to give you better control of your home perimeter.
Eufy Security had quite the upset at the start of 2023 with serious security flaws in the ‘private’ cameras. How are they doing now?
Cheap consumer camera products are always a risky proposition when it comes to privacy. Eken video doorbells show us just how bad things can get when companies don’t care.
Want to connect your Ring devices to HomeKit? Well, here’s how to do it without breaking the bank, and tearing your hair out.
24/7 continuous recording has its benefits but comes at a cost in storage and power. Find out why only some video doorbells offer this feature, and what you need to look for.
Video doorbells are generally easy to wire into an existing setup. But sometimes the specs can be confusing, and different models and chime configurations can take some additional care. See what to look out for in this handy guide.
Video doorbells have become a popular addition to many homes for both convenience and security reasons. Find out what makes these devices so compelling in this explainer.
Wireless security cameras usually need a subscription to use effectively. This one doesn’t, and it delivers 2K HDR video to boot.
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.
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.
There are various ways to use a smart lock, but Apple’s Home Key system is one of the best. See how it works and why you should use it.
HomeKit Secure Video offers a highly secure, privacy-centric cloud storage model for security cameras. Arlo won’t support it. Here is how to work around them and do it anyway.
Can you turn off a Ring camera? Effectively yes, and here’s the simple steps to do it.
We’re facing more subscription fees these days, but do we really need to pay for doorbell video storage? These are the best options to avoid that extra cost.
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?
If you can’t, or don’t want to, install doorbell wiring you may think a video doorbell is out of the question, but there are plenty that don’t need wires. Here are our best picks and why.
Many US-based video doorbells won’t work down under. We analyze the best options that will give you good results in Australia.
Video doorbells and security cameras have many similar features and specs these days. Is there much difference, and how do you choose?
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.
Arlo and Ring are both big names in wireless security cameras, but how do you choose? Here we compare devices as well as the software platforms that run them.
Getting optimal performance out of your eufyCams in Homekit can be challenge. This guide walks through all the settings, and how to use them.
Linking your smart locks and your security system makes sense, there’s some obvious synergies to be had. For users of the Ring Alarm system we’ve gone through all the options and picked the best smart locks to choose.
Finding a video doorbell that supports HomeKit is still a challenge, we take a look at the handful that are available, and what other options you have.
Security cameras and video doorbells can really help with security at the front of your home, but what if you have an apartment or rental? You can’t drill holes or run wires in these cases, and that’s where peephole cameras come in handy.
Arlo security cameras have long been a solid choice for wireless outdoor monitoring. We take a look at the new low cost Essentials range to see if they hold up as well.
Wireless cameras tend to rely on their WiFi connections to work. Some offer backup or alternative options, but does Ring?
Video doorbells are convenient and enhance security outside your home. Apartment residents need not be left out. See this guide on what to use without drilling.
Any security system needs alarm state, but the Ring app offers more configuration options than simply armed and disarmed. See how you can control privacy, notifications, and more with Ring Modes.
Security camera integration with smart home platforms is a conflicted mess. Scrypted is a free tool that brings it all together so you can use any camera in Alexa, Google Home, or HomeKit.
Upgrading your smoke detectors to smart ones can offer some useful utility and safety benefits, and First Alert has a simple, cost effective model that fits the bill.
Taps leak, appliances fail, pipes freeze, but who needs to deal with the mess and damage afterwards? Automate your protection with these WiFi shut off valves.