Home Security

Scout is a component based alarm system that you can use to protect your home, It works and interacts with SmartThings, Nest, Amazon  Echo and Hue to fit in with your existing smart home gear and to make your home as secure as possible. Rejected originally by Kickstarter, Scout was forced to crowd-source funds from alternate means. Scout provides a smart way to monitor … [Read more...] about Scout Smart Alarm System Review: Is it Worth Buying?

Smart locks are an increasing sight around smart homes as people are now prepared to but the locks on their doors in the hands of technology and move on from the humble Yale key. These devices fit on the inside of your door and sense your approach, via your smartphone, unlocking automatically. While they are no solution if you live in a high crime area and need multiple … [Read more...] about Comparing the Danalock vs August Smart Lock

Security is a major reason why people are adopting smart home technology. Not only do digital locks and cameras help monitor comings and goings, but sensors can help save homes and valuables in times of crisis or potential disaster The Canary All-in-One Home Security Device and the Piper Night Vision Security Camera and Monitor are two of the current leaders when it comes to … [Read more...] about Stuck Between the Canary vs Piper? Read This Comparison!

Canary is a new company to the home security market. Its first product was crowdfunded on the Indiegogo site, raising almost $2 million, helping to bring the Canary Home Security Device to life. It comes about from the founders’ background in security, and a desire to create something different for the home market. How serious are they about security? Well, their open … [Read more...] about Canary Review – The Canary Home Security System

Belkin has been better known for its PC accessories, WiFi routers and other gadgets over the years, but the company clearly sees the smart home as an area it can profit from. With a range of lighting, automation and home security products for use around the home, under the WeMo banner. Key Features of the WeMo Camera The WeMo NetCam HD+ WiFi model is the latest in the … [Read more...] about WeMo Camera Review – A Close Look at the WeMo Netcam by Belkin

Smart doorbells are a natural part of the smart home, bringing interactivity and smartness to the front door, perhaps alongside a smart lock. By integrating a microphone, Wi-Fi, sensor and video camera, they allow owners to know who’s coming, to avoid missing important messages or deliveries, and let them see what’s going on outside their property. By directing alerts to … [Read more...] about The Skybell vs Doorbot Smart Doorbell Comparison

After Nest’s recent acquisition of Dropcam for a staggering $555 million dollars, the Dropcam product line is slowly being phased out in favor of the improved functionality provided by the Nest Cam. The two units look almost identical but Nest has added a few new features to the Nest Cam as a way to entice buyers away from the Dropcam product line, but fortunately, the new … [Read more...] about The Nest Cam vs Dropcam Pro – Which is the Better Buy?

Home security cameras have come a long way in the last few years and at a glance, it’s often difficult to decide which camera is the best choice for a given application. Many of these cameras have similar features and specs and are often priced very competitively, making it even more difficult to choose the right camera for your surveillance needs. It gets even more … [Read more...] about Foscam vs Dropcam – Which Smart Security Cam is Better?

Polish company Fibaro is pushing home automation through their solutions in a big way, from smoke sensors to online shopping, from security to climate control. The Fibaro Motion Sensor was launched a little over a year ago, and packs in a lot of technology into its benevolent eye-shaped Z-Wave home monitoring sensor. With its MSRP - often found priced less (For the latest … [Read more...] about Fibaro Motion Sensor Review – Does it Really Work?

Setting up your smart home might leave you feeling safe and secure with all those gadgets protecting you. But any technology with wireless, Bluetooth or other radios is open to attack and exploit by hackers, so be careful. Big Name Products Ripped Open Hacking is a wonderful sport, if you’re of the criminal persuasion, you can be miles or continents away from the scene of the … [Read more...] about Smart Home Hacks – How to Avoid Having Your Smart Home Hacked