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Home security systems have come a long way in recent years. Compared to traditional systems, with their confusing panels and limited capability, Smart Home Security systems are more secure, more useful, and more convenient. Thanks to new technology, you can get better protection and completely new features that old systems simply couldn’t provide.

Create a Multiple-Camera, Motion Sensor-Controlled Surveillance System with a Raspberry Pi

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - November 11, 2020 0

It’s really easy to use a Raspberry Pi to create a cheap surveillance system with just one camera, but things get complicated if you...

SimpliSafe upgrades the DIY home security experience

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - November 7, 2020 0

SimpliSafe, a Boston-based home security company, launched their first security products in 2009 and the devices were a hit. Thanks to their home-security-in-a-box solution...

Nest’s video doorbell is now shipping

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - November 4, 2020 0

Back in September of last year, Nest announced its first smart doorbell. When it would actually ship, however, was left sort of up in...

Ring debuts new indoor/outdoor security cameras and LED lighting

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - November 2, 2020 0

Ring has a few new products on display at CES 2018, including a new version of its Stick Up Cam security camera, and...

ADT Blue Indoor Camera review: Watches for intruders, listens for alarms

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - April 5, 2020 0

The Blue Indoor Camera is one of three home do-it-yourself security cameras from ADT. The camera is USB powered and comes with support for...

What’s the difference between the current and new Nest Aware plans?

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - April 2, 2020 0

On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, we got a question from Ken about the new Nest Aware subscription plans. Google announced these updates...

Podcast: How secure is your favorite smart home device?

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - September 11, 2019 0

Yale introduced new locks for the European market at IFA with August software inside. This week’s show has good news for smart device buyers concerned...

Thieves are now using AI deepfakes to trick companies into sending them money

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - September 8, 2019 0

Illustration by Alex Castro and Grayson Blackmon / The Verge It seems like every few days there’s another example of a...

Ring Smart Lighting Floodlight Wired review: A terrific supplement to the Ring Floodlight Cam

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - August 30, 2019 0

Ring’s acquisition of Mr. Beams in 2018 enabled it to significantly expand its smart lighting offerings, with mostly positive results. The Ring Floodlight Wired...

Insta360’s New GO Stabilized Camera Is Tiny and Mounts Everywhere

Home Security Ellesha Wicks - August 29, 2019 0

Today, Insta360 announced its first non-360 camera. The Insta360 GO is tiny, about the size of your thumb, and stabilized for on-the-go video. The...

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