All articles tagged with #home security
Yale’s new Matter-enabled smart lock ($150) targets smart-security newcomers with a simple install, a straightforward keypad, auto-lock, vacation mode, and passcode options, and works smoothly with Google Home (while also supporting other Matter platforms). It’s a solid starter for Google fans, though the optional door sensor can be finicky and the inner cover feels flimsy, and it lacks fingerprint or NFC features.
CNET tests Aqara’s P100 Multi-State Sensor, a palm-sized device under $50 that can monitor doors, drawers, windows, and even objects for tampering or vibration. It supports Thread (for Matter ecosystems) and Zigbee, works with Aqara’s app, and can trigger automations—offering a versatile, low-cost alternative to bulkier sensors. While highly capable, full features may require a Zigbee hub and occasional recalibration when switching modes.
Reolink’s TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi cameras use on-device AI to automatically track and identify people, vehicles, and pets, enabling fast search of locally stored footage without cloud processing or ongoing subscriptions; they offer wide coverage with dual lenses, integrated floodlights, PIR sensors, and motorized pan/tilt, with options including Elite Floodlight WiFi and Elite Pro Floodlight PoE.
Reolink’s TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi and Elite floodlight cameras use on-device AI to detect people, vehicles, and pets, enabling fast search of locally stored footage without cloud processing or subscriptions. Features include dual lenses, integrated floodlights, PIR sensors, 355° horizontal pan, 50° vertical tilt, and 270° detection with a 3,000-lumen floodlight and 110 dB siren. The lineup offers panoramic 180° 4K+ (Elite Pro PoE) or 180° 4K (Elite Floodlight WiFi) options, plus microSD storage, Google Assistant support, and IP66 weatherproofing, all designed to speed responses while preserving privacy and avoiding ongoing fees.
Ugreen announced its new SynCare smart home security platform at CES 2026, featuring 4K video doorbells, AI detection, and a home hub, emphasizing privacy and no subscription fees, with availability expected later in 2026.
You can repurpose old smartphones as free security cameras using apps like Alfred, which offer live streaming, motion detection, and cloud storage, providing an inexpensive way to enhance home security without buying new equipment.
At CES 2026, Lockin unveiled innovative smart locks, including the V7 Max that uses proprietary AuraCharge optical wireless charging, eliminating the need for batteries or solar power, and featuring advanced biometric and video capabilities. The Veno Pro offers a more traditional deadbolt with similar wireless charging, while a solar-powered model using perovskite solar tech is also in development. These products aim to simplify home security with high-tech features and sustainable power solutions, available for preorder in early 2026.
Lockin unveiled a high-end smart lock at CES featuring vein recognition, wireless charging via an optical infrared beam, video and speaker capabilities, and AI recognition, with a sleek design and integration with major smart home ecosystems. The lock is expected to ship in mid-2023, with a cheaper version available earlier.
The article provides seven essential rules for setting up home security cameras, emphasizing proper placement to avoid obstructions, glare, and heat sources, as well as considerations for privacy and legal boundaries to ensure effective and respectful surveillance.
The article shares various safety tips from women living alone, including using security devices, carrying deterrents like bear spray, creating distractions, and practicing self-defense, to help them feel safer in their homes and while out.
A homeowner tests Google's Gemini AI with Nest cameras for home surveillance, finding it mostly accurate but often misleading or overly interpretative, raising privacy and security concerns about AI's role in monitoring personal spaces.
The Door Club, a vintage-style, low-tech home security device from the 1990s designed to withstand over 2 tons of force, is still available for purchase and offers a simple, effective way to enhance home safety, though potential safety and fire code issues should be considered before installation.
The article highlights small, discreet home security gadgets like light bulb cameras, hidden smart locks, standalone motion and vibration sensors, smart smoke and radon detectors, and leak detectors, emphasizing their ease of installation and effectiveness in enhancing home safety without the need for large or conspicuous systems.
A man discovered his smart vacuum was secretly transmitting detailed maps of his home and could be remotely disabled by the manufacturer, raising concerns about privacy and control over connected devices.
A two-pack of Blink Mini 2 security cameras is currently on sale for $28, a 60% discount, making it the cheapest price seen and a better deal than during Prime Day, ideal for budget-conscious home security.