Privacy & Safety

Offering 2000 lumens of floodlight safety and continuous charging for a Ring Stick Up Cam Battery or Spotlight Cam Battery, the Wasserstein 3-in-1 Floodlight with Charger is a suitable solution...

In a year that’s left many of us spending more time at home than ever, it should be no surprise that “homesteaders” are becoming tech-savvy as can be. It’s even...

Moving beyond its core competencies in door security, lock maker Yale has debuted a new Smart Storage line with products designed to expand the company's overall home security footprint. This...

Smart lock makers August and Yale have updated their iOS and Android smartphone apps to support biometrics verification for remote locking and unlocking operations, bringing an additional layer of security...

Google recently made a big announcement for the smart home world. The search engine giant revealed that they're investing $450 million in ADT, a leader in home security services. Google's...

The latest in DIY security cameras and video doorbells are among the most popular connected home accessories, and for good reasons. These awareness solutions can instantly alert you to the...

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause global havoc, many companies are hanging on for dear life. The necessity of working remotely and social distancing has left many industries and...

Aiming to redefine the concept of home insurance, tech startup Hero Labs has announced Hiro, a new insurance brand intended to lower premiums based on the presence of smart technology....

Privacy became an increasingly important topic throughout 2019 as a number of major data breaches and privacy scandals raised concerns that consumers couldn't rely on big tech companies to be...

Smart door locks are one of the connected home accessories we most often recommend to consumers. If you have been delaying taking the plunge, now may be the time with...

Home security is more important than ever. But traditional security cameras can only let you know when a crime has happened after the fact. You can't keep an eye on...

We are big fans of the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery and Spotlight Cam Battery, but these wireless outdoor security cameras need to be taken down periodically to have their...

The August Smart Lock and Smart Lock Pro have gained new direct, software-based integration with Samsung SmartThings, without the need for Z-Wave. While SmartThings integration has been available previously with...

In 2017, the FBI reported over 840,000 home burglaries occurred in the U.S. That’s not only shocking, but it’s also downright scary. The good news is, there are steps you...

The hot topic in today’s surveillance industry is ​facial recognition technology​. Not only is this groundbreaking tech being utilized for security purposes, but it’s becoming more common on smartphones, banking...

With the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery, the company that launched the smart doorbell phenomenon has just redefined the bounding boxes of home security cameras. No longer do you need...

Password thieves operate very covertly and most people do not even realize they have been scammed until it’s too late. Being one step ahead of the hackers is the only...

Smart devices are collecting more personal information than ever before, from what you do on the internet to where you use your phone. It’s not just smartphones, either—that smart device...

If you’re finally thinking about welcoming your home to the 21st century, just know that you’re not the only one. Smart home technology is rapidly advancing and is more accessible...

Our houses, like most aspects of our modern lives, are becoming increasingly technological—and increasingly smart. Smart devices for the home range from a button that restocks your laundry detergent via...