When I’m asked about smart home gadgets, I typically suggest people start at their front door, such as with a video doorbell or smart lock. Smart locks, in particular, are an obvious first step (and only step, if you prefer) into smart home tech, and they can benefit nearly anyone with a front door. But
Home security doesn’t have to begin with a complicated fleet of cameras or multidevice security kit (although I’ve found some very good ones). When I looked into the data around the effects of security cams, I was pleasantly surprised to find only a single home security camera or a device such as a video doorbell
Not sure if a new installation is a Flock camera? Here’s how to tell.The Washington Post/Contributor/Getty As I’ve covered Flock Safety’s AI camera and license plate tracking technology, including cities choosing to cancel their surveillance contracts while others adopt even more, I’ve come across a common problem. Many people don’t actually know what a Flock
Comcast on Monday announced Xfinity Shield, a home-security platform that taps into Xfinity Wi-Fi in new ways. It adds WiFi Motion, which uses compatible Xfinity Wi-Fi routers to detect movement in the home without cameras or dedicated motion sensors. WiFi Motion and other Shield features are available at no additional cost to eligible Xfinity customers,
As a home security editor, I consider Abode Home Security one of my top picks for third-party smart home compatibility. On Wednesday, the company announced its first entirely new sensors in some time, and they reflect a trend I’m only beginning to see in the security world. Abode has released both an Outdoor Contact Sensor
