Secure Home

Image: R Architecture via Unsplash. Smart home living is nothing new. In fact, as of 2019, 83 million households across the U.S. had at least one smart device within their...

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 announced a new integration program with smart lighting pioneer Philips Hue, slated to debut in the August, Yale Connect, and Philips Hue mobile...

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 Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell remains one of our top recommendations for homeowners looking to better secure their front door. But since these doorbells are designed to replace a...

Google Nest has started rolling out the new Nest Aware cloud video subscription plans to customers with Nest Cams, giving them the option to stay with their current first-generation plan...

Google has upped the ante on giveaways to existing Google Nest cam owners by offering a free Nest Mini speaker for those committing to annual, second-generation Nest Aware or Nest...

Following its debut at CES 2020 back in January, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock has begun shipping to consumers—bringing a smaller form factor and onboard Wi-Fi networking to the company's...

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....

Connected home security just took a definitive leap forward as mesh Wi-Fi pioneer eero has debuted enhanced Apple HomeKit security on their line of routers. Designed to work with the...

Beyond the predominance of the Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant connected home ecosystems, Samsung SmartThings has shaken out as a reasonable alternative. So it was with high expectations...

It may be that you’re moving frequently because of your job. Or you simply like living as a short-term tenant before life takes you somewhere else. Or you’ve decided to...

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...

Let's face it. Sooner or later, your dwelling may be targeted by thieves. But full-blown security systems are costly, right? Sure, they can be. However, with this SimpliSafe Home Security...

From startup Level Home, the Level Lock aims to turn the smart lock market outside in with their planned release of a mechanism designed to fit entirely inside the door...

August Home, as a pioneer in the smart door lock genre, continues to add versatility and diversity to their connected home platform. We have been testing the 3rd generation of the...

At CES 2020, August Home has announced a new home security product, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. In contrast to existing August smart locks, this product has an onboard Wi-Fi...

Taking a different approach to residential door security, the Netatmo Smart Door Lock brings Netatmo Security app and Apple HomeKit support as well as near-field communication (NFC) smart key access....