The best choices right now are the Kidde/Ring collaboration detectors ($75) that work with the Ring app for free, and the Nest/First Alert detectors ($130) that work with Google Home. They both send ...

Home AI technology like object detection, smart alerts and noise recognition don't have to cost extra: Here's how to get them without paying more.

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Smart locks vary widely in terms of which smart home ecosystems they work with. Before you buy, make sure you have read this ...

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Walmart launched its ultra-affordable Onn security cameras ($23/$50) built through a deep collaboration with Google. The low-cost devices integrate fully with Google Home and support advanced Gemini ...

The Eufy PoE Turret Security Camera E41 delivers dependable, subscription-free security with crisp video and smart detection, but only if you’re willing to commit to Eufy’s wired ProSecure NVR system.

Smart home cameras have become indispensable for modern households. Whether you’re checking on pets, keeping an eye on kids, ...

That drawer full of abandoned smartphones isn’t a digital graveyard-it’s untapped security gold. Home security cameras cost hundreds plus monthly subscriptions, but AlfredCamera transforms any old ...

A new firmware update--Version: 25.06-12.02.00--for the PlayStation 5 console has gone live, and unsurprisingly, it doesn't do much. What this new update does is improve the security on your device, ...

Google has just announced new Nest smart home devices. The new devices include a smart speaker with Gemini, Nest Doorbell, and Nest Cams. The company is also releasing multiple updates to its Google ...