Create a Multiple-Camera, Motion Sensor-Controlled Surveillance System with a Raspberry Pi
It’s really easy to use a Raspberry Pi to create a cheap surveillance system with just one camera, but things get complicated if you...
SimpliSafe upgrades the DIY home security experience
SimpliSafe, a Boston-based home security company, launched their first security products in 2009 and the devices were a hit. Thanks to their home-security-in-a-box solution...
Nest’s video doorbell is now shipping
Back in September of last year, Nest announced its first smart doorbell. When it would actually ship, however, was left sort of up in...
Ring debuts new indoor/outdoor security cameras and LED lighting
Ring has a few new products on display at CES 2018, including a new version of its Stick Up Cam security camera, and...
ADT Blue Indoor Camera review: Watches for intruders, listens for alarms
The Blue Indoor Camera is one of three home do-it-yourself security cameras from ADT. The camera is USB powered and comes with support for...
What’s the difference between the current and new Nest Aware plans?
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, we got a question from Ken about the new Nest Aware subscription plans. Google announced these updates...
Podcast: How secure is your favorite smart home device?
Yale introduced new locks for the European market at IFA with August software inside.
This week’s show has good news for smart device buyers concerned...
Thieves are now using AI deepfakes to trick companies into sending them money
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It seems like every few days there’s another example of a...
Ring Smart Lighting Floodlight Wired review: A terrific supplement to the Ring Floodlight Cam
Ring’s acquisition of Mr. Beams in 2018 enabled it to significantly expand its smart lighting offerings, with mostly positive results. The Ring Floodlight Wired...
Insta360’s New GO Stabilized Camera Is Tiny and Mounts Everywhere
Today, Insta360 announced its first non-360 camera. The Insta360 GO is tiny, about the size of your thumb, and stabilized for on-the-go video. The...
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Here’s how the Google Assistant became more helpful in 2018
In 2018, the Google Assistant learned to speak new languages (Nǐ hǎo!), expanded to new regions (like the Netherlands, Indonesia and Turkey), and became...
Sinopé TH1120RF programmable line-voltage thermostat review: A smarter way to control baseboard heaters
Most of the smart thermostats we’ve evaluated—from the likes of Nest, Honeywell, and Ecobee—are low-voltage devices designed for central HVAC systems (even if not...
Everything You Need to Know About HomeKit
The HomeKit ecosystem may seem daunting and confusing if you're unfamiliar with smart home products, their functionality, and their benefits, but getting started is...
