Home Security

The existing 2014 Arlo Q Smart Home Security system is a great solution for those looking for some serious smart home or office protection, with a range of cameras all working through a central hub. However, for people looking for a regular home camera or a single unit security camera, they may find the new Arlo Q 1080p HD Security Camera with Audio a better fit. The … [Read more...] about Arlo Q 1080p HD Review – Is This The Right Smart Home Security Camera For Your Home?

The NuBryte Touchpoint All-in-One Smart Home Console will make your home more attractive, more efficient, and will bring you peace of mind. Think of it as your home's new assistant in just one smart device. Not only feel safe and comfortable but more organized with the Nubryte console. Use the home intercom system to call your kids when it's time to eat. The family calendar … [Read more...] about NuBryte Touchpoint Review – Does the NuBryte Offer Enough?

What we have here is one of the worst brand names in smart home history, did anyone really think this was a good idea at the branding meeting? Looking past that sore point, this smart garage door opener aims to bring a little intelligence to a product that has been basically unchanged for decades.  Perhaps unsurprisingly, Garageio comes to us via the crowdfunding route, but is … [Read more...] about Garageio Smart Garage Controller Review: Should You Buy It?

Security, whether at home or at your place of business, is on the top of everybody's list of priorities.  A home security camera is one of the best tools to make your home or office more secure.  This is probably the reason why there has been an influx of security cameras entering the market. One of these is Flir FX.  But with a price tag (see here) really worth it? Flir FX … [Read more...] about Flir FX Review – Is this Smart Security Cam Worth the Price Tag?

Many homes have a smoke detector, dumb or smart, thanks to insurance advice, safety campaigns or plain common sense. But leak detectors are a newer, and fast growing market, as homes suffer more from extreme climate changes, ageing pipework or other issues that could see water wrecking properties. Latest to the market is Lyric, Honeywell’s smart home brand, with its … [Read more...] about Honeywell Lyric Leak and Freeze Detector Review: All You Need to Know

Samsung has been producing smart home devices for a couple of years now, since its acquisition of SmartThings (link to website) for around $200 million. However, now the reality of smart homes, and the use cases are becoming clear, the South Korean company is ramping up the awareness as it tries to become a serious part of the intelligent home market. The SmartCam was one … [Read more...] about The Samsung Smart Cam HD Pro Review You’ll Love

Video doorbells (Ring vs Skybell) have proven to be a smart investment for those who put a premium on security and convenience. Finally, homeowners do not have to open their front doors to see who is knocking and can talk to visitors or callers even when they are miles away. Two of the best video doorbells in the market today are Ring Video Doorbell and the SkyBell. Which … [Read more...] about Comparing the Ring vs Skybell Smart Doorbells

In November 2014, Rachel Metz at the MIT Technology Review (link to website) wrote about the K5 security robot designed by Knightscope.  This robot detects anomalous behaviors and reports these to a security center far away. The robotic equivalent of a human security guard, is equipped with sensors, cameras, navigation equipment and electric motors.  Frankly, it sounds like … [Read more...] about Appbot Link Review – The Best Smart Robot Surveillance Camera?

If you want to provide an extra layer of protection for your home, WiFi enabled smart video doorbells can be a godsend. The question: Which one is right for you? In an increasingly crowded marketplace, it isn’t easy to choose. Today I’m going to evaluate two, the DoorBird WiFi Video Doorbell and the Ring Smart Doorbell. In what follows I talk about the key features of both … [Read more...] about The Doorbird vs Ring WiFi Doorbell – Which is the Best Video Doorbell?

There are times when we open our front doors to intruders simply because we do not know who is on the other side.  How do we make sure this does not happen?  The answer is simple: get a Doorbird. Say it is late at night and someone's ringing the doorbell.  You hesitate opening the door without first knowing who it is, so you get your smartphone and launch the Doorbird app and … [Read more...] about Doorbird Door Cam Review – Is it Overpriced or the Perfect Solution?