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Blend security cams with smart home devices as a force multiplier: Here's how
Assemble a more cohesive home security presence by combining indoor and outdoor cameras with smart lights, locks, sensors, and other smart home devices.Best Deals
Indoor/outdoor Blink Mini 2 security cam is just $20 for Prime Day
Extremely versatile and already budget-priced at its MSRP, you can grab one of these great cameras for half-off today.Best Deals
Eufy’s latest floodlight cam discounted to just $150 for Prime Day
The Eufy Floodlight Camera E340 scored TechHive’s Editors’ Choice award thanks to its bright LED panels and dual pan/tilt cameras. Grab one for 32% off!Best Deals
SimpliSafe home security bundles 50% off for Prime Day 2024
One of our favorite DIY home security systems is half off for Prime Day, ranging from a basic starter kit to bundles that include indoor and outdoor security cameras.Feature
How we test home security cameras at TechHive
We evaluate cameras top to bottom in real-world settings to guide you to the best choice for your needs.Feature
How to turn your apartment into a smart home
Being a renter doesn't mean you can't enjoy high-tech comfort and convenience of a smart home. Our guide shows you how without upsetting your landlord.Reviews
Kidde Detect 10 Year Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm review
It lacks smart home connectivity, but this smoke and CO detector offers every other safety feature you could ask for, and it interconnects to other detectors.Reviews
Baseus N1 review: This security camera could be smarter
This new outdoor security camera is a solid start, but limited motion detection and some image blurring keep it from being all it can be.Reviews
Safemo Set P1 review: Solar-powered, privacy-minded security
This two-camera kits promises continuous surveillance with an emphasis on privacy.Updated
Best home security cameras 2024: Top picks and buying advice
A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.How-To
Security cam setup: Where you should (and shouldn’t) install one
Installing security cameras is one of the best ways to protect your home. But some locations are better than others, and there are privacy issues to consider too.Feature
11 ways to lock down your home security camera against hackers
Unprotected home security cams are vulnerable to sabotage, hacking, and theft. Here’s how to help keep yours safe and operational.News
Blink security cameras gain new playback feature: Blink Moments
Subscribers who own more than one Blink home security camera will soon get recordings with multiple perspectives of what's happening around their property.Reviews
Eufy Security Indoor Cam review: Affordable AI-powered security
With onboard AI and local storage, there's no need to buy a cloud subscription for this budget-priced, pan/tilt camera.Updated
Looking for a smart lock? These are the best
Keys are yesterday’s tech. Your smart home needs a smart door lock, and these are our favorites.News
Tapo's solar-powered security cam offers sustainable surveillance
TP-Link's smart home brand says 45 minutes of sunshine on the solar panel accompanying its SolarCam C402 is enough to power the security cam 24/7.Feature
Why burglars love it when you advertise your security system with a yard sign
Service providers like the free advertising, but don’t tip off a smart burglar as to your means of protection—they might know how to exploit it.Reviews
SwitchBot Lock Pro review: A plus-sized retrofit smart lock
Putting aside this retrofit lock’s tremendous physical size, it’s sufficiently worthwhile to earn our cautious recommendation.Reviews