The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) packs high-res video, but its brilliant Gemini AI is the biggest justification for ...

Google Gemini for Home AI reported misidentification issue is causing some chaos by mistaking dogs for deer and sending false ...

From opening your garage door as you drive up to arming your security system when you leave, a geofence can make your smart home work like magic.

When you buy a home security system, you'll make many decisions, including what sensors to use and where to put them. Every additional device has a higher cost and more coverage or capabilities. The ...

The S4 also includes more typical home security camera features such as smart motion detection, two-way audio and a loud ...

I like the idea of keeping my family and my home secure, but I don't like the idea of locking myself into a multi-year service contract with a high monthly monitoring fee. SimpliSafe (starting at $250 ...

The best choices right now are the Kidde/Ring collaboration detectors ($75) that work with the Ring app for free, and the Nest/First Alert detectors ($130) that work with Google Home. They both send ...

On the consumer side, Bitdefender Ultimate Security is the top-of-the-line, but it’s divided into three tiers. At the basic ...

The latest version of the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)—yeah, that’s the name—is a real Jekyll and Hyde of a ...

The daily Home Briefs is where it got weird. Around 8:30 each night, the Google Home app presents its interpretation of the ...

The Future of Home Automation As we step into 2026, the evolution of home automation has reached unprecedented heights, offering consumers a plethora of options for multi-location connected home ...

I’ve tested a lot of stuff in my time – TVs, Christmas trees, vacuums designed for ease – but few things have stuck around like my SimpliSafe home security system. Halloween consistently brings a jump ...