One of the key differentiators between home security cameras and video doorbells has nothing to do with their specifications or even their performance. If you’re considering the long-term cost of ownership of…
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Wyze Duo Cam Pan review: Double the lenses, twice the protection
TechHive Editors Choice At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Dual-lens design eliminates blind spots Strong 2K image quality with color night vision Affordable price for wide coverage Cons Subscription required to enable…
How I optimized my Wi-Fi for my outdoor security cams
You tap the alert on your phone just as someone steps onto your porch, then the screen locks up. The figure freezes midstride, the image pixelates, and before you can make out…
Baseus Security S2 Outdoor Camera 4K review: It sees the light
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sun-tracking solar panel extends battery life Radar-assisted motion detection reduces false alerts Subscription-free local storage Cons Limited to two motion-detection and two privacy zones No cloud…
SwitchBot K20+ Pro Patrol Kit review: A fun but flawed robot guard
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Innovative modular design Camera delivers 3K video resolution Moves around to keep an eye on your home Cons Pricey App is cluttered and unintuitive Mobile base…
Arlo Essential Pan Tilt review: A budget 360-degree security cam
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Pans 360 degrees and tilts 180 degrees Smooth, accurate motion tracking Clear 2K video, with a spotlight for color night vision Cons Must stay plugged in—there’s…
Security cameras and the law: What you can (and can’t) record
You’ve installed a camera to keep an eye on your front door. One afternoon a package goes missing, so you check the footage. Sure enough, someone walks up, grabs the box, and…
Baseus Security S1 Lite review: Solar powered, subscription-free
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Integrated solar panel Local microSD storage up to 512GB Quick, wire-free setup Cons Limited to two activity zones No advanced AI features (e.g., vehicle/pet/face recognition) Local-only…
I’m a smart home expert. These are the smart devices I can’t live without
I’ve been covering smart home and security products for years, and I’ve written about and reviewed scores of smart devices. Yet I can count on one hand (plus an extra finger or…
Save $200 on the subscription-free Botslab W510 and secure every corner of your home
It’s easy to tighten up your home security by installing a security camera, but for the best coverage you’ll want a multi-camera solution that can record crystal-clear footage, day or night. The…