Ring Stick Up Cam Battery Review

Ring Stick Up Cam Battery, with the mount configured for sitting on a shelf. Image: Digitized House.

With the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery, the company that launched the smart doorbell phenomenon has just redefined the bounding ...

Hackers work hard to get around security, but you can thwart them by being smarter with your credentials. Image: Pixabay.

4 Most Common Password Attacks and How to Protect Against Them

by Chris Jones

12 August 2019

Password thieves operate very covertly and most people do not even realize they have been scammed until it’s too late. ...

Adjusting privacy settings are among the easy-to-do things you can do to gain back privacy on recent tech devices. Image: Digitized House.

7 Ways to Protect Your Privacy on Latest Smart Devices

by Hilary Bird

16 July 2019

Smart devices are collecting more personal information than ever before, from what you do on the internet to where you ...

4 Smart Products to Modernize Your Space and Boost Home Value

by Darren Robertson

24 March 2019

Our houses, like most aspects of our modern lives, are becoming increasingly technological—and increasingly smart. Smart devices for the home ...

3 Smart Smoke Detectors to Buy in 2019 for a Safe Home

by Kayla Matthews

10 February 2019

Whether you already use smart devices in your home or not, a smart smoke detector is one of the best ...

Apple iPhone XR with padlock. Image: Digitized House Media.

Tips for Managing Security Settings on Apple iOS 12

by Kayla Matthews

28 November 2018

Apple has always prioritized its customers' privacy and security. They designed their iOS mobile platform around potential hazards, drawing on ...

Smart cameras inside your home can alert you when your child arrives or leaves. Image: Xfinity Home.

6 Ways to Keep Tabs on Your Family Using Smart Home Technology

by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

10 November 2018

One of the many benefits of smart home technology is the ability to keep tabs on your home when you ...

Just in time for Halloween: August Home brings new Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT skills. Image: August Home.

August Enables More Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT Skills

by Tom Kolnowski

30 October 2018

Adding to a repertoire of voice commands for its smart door locks, August Home has added a smart unlock feature ...

Google Home Hub aims to be the central command center for your connected home. Image: Google.

Google Nest Hub Embraces the Hybrid Connected Home

by Tom Kolnowski

11 October 2018

Making a wager on the existence of connected home life beyond pure voice activation, Google has announced Google Nest Hub, ...

The first Ring camera that can be used indoors or out, the Stick Up Cam is available in wired (shown), battery, and solar versions. Image: Ring.

Ring Branches out With New Stick up Cams

by Tom Kolnowski

3 October 2018

In synchronization with product announcements from new parent company Amazon, smart doorbell pioneer Ring brought its own news to the ...

Autumn is a perfect time to upgrade your home with smart security and convenience features. Image: iStock.

5 Ways for Securing Your Smart Home this Fall

by Victoria Schmid

20 September 2018

The sweltering heat of another record-breaking summer is finally coming to an end. That means cooler temperatures, holiday travel, family ...

Your home is your castle, but you don't need to spend a king's ransom to secure your home. Image: Ialicante Mediterranean Homes on Unsplash.

6 Smart Ways to Minimize Costs of Home Security

by Kelsey Down

20 September 2018

Investing in a home security system may not seem like something you have the budget for, especially as a new ...

Kids are immersed in smart tech, and its up to parents to help them safely navigate through it. Image: Patricia Prudente on Unsplash.

9 Parenting Tips to Help Kids Use Smart Tech Safely

by Elaine Thompson

1 September 2018

Today’s children have the luxury of technology at their fingertips. In an instant, they can download a favorite song or ...

Featuring integration with Apple iOS as well as watchOS, the Philips Hue app for Apple Watch enables Hue lighting control via widgets. Image: Digitized House Media.

5 Apple Watch Apps for Smart Home Mastery

by Kayla Matthews

28 August 2018

There are a variety of watchOS apps that enable you to control your smart home accessories from Apple Watch. Variances ...

Security cameras have gotten much smarter, but where you place them can increase their effectiveness. Image: Digitized House Media.

With Smart Security Cameras, Location Is Everything

by The Editors

5 August 2018

So you installed a security system and you're feeling great knowing that your family and your home are protected. After ...

Smart door locks offer keyless entry and added safety for your home. Image: August Home.

4 Key Smart Home Safety Features to Invest In

by Allie Shaw

31 July 2018

If you’re just starting to entertain the idea of installing smart security devices in your home, remember that these devices ...

Connected homes can be much more than technology showcases, and when properly outfitted can help improve our quality of life.

How Smart Homes Can Help Improve Quality of Life

by Kayla Matthews

25 July 2018

Today’s increasingly popular smart home technologies impress the neighbors and make us marvel at how far innovations have come in ...

Your Wi-Fi router might be slowing you down. It's among the key things you need to check if your smart home network is not up to speed.

Tips to Maximize Internet Speed in Your Smart Home

by Victoria Schmid

14 July 2018

Smart homes and connected devices have become a part of modern life for many—our homes can relay information to us ...

With the Fall 2018 release of macOS Mojave, the Apple Home app comes to the Mac desktop for the first time. Image: Apple.

Apple Home App Coming to macOS with Mojave Upgrade

by Tom Kolnowski

5 June 2018

It has been a long time in coming. The Apple Home app—the Cupertino company's elegant interface to Apple HomeKit smart ...

Hello, Google. Can you tell me how safe my connected home is? Image: Bence Boros.

6 Ways to Keep Your Connected Home Safe

by Kayla Matthews

2 June 2018

Not long ago, most people had barely heard of smart home gadgets. Now, they’re in households around the world. However, ...

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