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We name the best smart garage door controllers
Even if you use your garage only as an oversized storage locker, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without a smart controller for your existing garage door opener.
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Chamberlain leaves the garage with myQ indoor camera
Best known for its smart garage door controller and accessories, Chamberlain's myQ brand is moving further into the home with its new indoor cam.
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The new Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam can surveil an entire room
Ring’s latest indoor security cam features a better pan/tilt motor than the base it sells as an add-on for its Ring Stick Up Cam, but you can't use it outdoors.
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Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 review: Truly subscription free
A microSD card is the only thing you'll need to get the full value from this doorbell camera—unless you also want the benefits of Apple's HomeKit Secure Video.
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Peacock hikes its prices again in runup to Olympics
You’ll have to pay more to stream the 2024 Summer Olympics following an upcoming Peacock price hike.
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Weak default IoT passwords targeted by new UK law
The United Kingdom just became the first country to bar IoT manufacturers from setting weak default passwords for smart devices.
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The best smart dimmers and switches for your smart home
In-wall smart lighting controls will deliver convenience, security, luxury, and sophistication to any smart home.
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LIFX SuperColor Path review: A pop of color for your walkway
This oversized outdoor light presents more than a few challenges.
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Best media streaming devices of 2024: From budget to premium
Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is the most effective at delivering streaming entertainment? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.
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6 security cam mistakes that will leave you open to hackers
Security cameras let you monitor your home. But if you don’t lock them down, criminals can monitor you, instead. Here's how to protect your privacy.
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The best air purifiers: Keep your home safe, comfortable, and odor free
The world of air purifiers can be confusing, but the bottom line is that the best units can improve your quality of life.
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Jya Fjord Pro review: Affordable and class-leading air purification
The Jya Fjord Pro is packed with exciting features and purifies the air with precision.
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Free Paramount+ codes run dry: Now what?
How to save on Paramount+ without free coupon codes.
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Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi review: Pretty, but problematic
This smart lock has a bevy of great features, including a fingerprint sensor, but its numeric keypad is very hard to see in direct sunlight.
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Best video doorbells 2024: Reviews and buying advice
Video doorbells maintain a continuous watch over the most important part of your property, but which one is best? We take a look at the field.
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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.
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Eufy Video Smart Lock S330 review: This lock does it all
Not content to offer just another smart lock, Eufy stuffed a rechargeable battery, fingerprint reader, touchscreen keypad, and a video doorbell into this deadbolt.
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SimpliSafe to use AI to ID prowlers, call police before a break-in
The security service is testing AI to spot prowlers outside subscribers' homes. Using 2-way audio, human agents will warn suspects, dispatch police if needed.
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Abode Smart Lock review: This retrofit left us with reservations
We dig the large rechargeable battery that powers this smart lock, but our initial experience left us wondering about Abode’s quality control for the first time.
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