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The 4 Best Video Doorbells to Keep an Eye on the Outside While You’re Inside

Video Doorbells are among the best smarthome devices you can own. And these days, there are more choices than ever, each with different benefits and shortcomings. Whether it’s a locally-recording doorbell or one that can identify grandma, there’s a video doorbell for you.

Josh Hendrickson 3 months

How to Make Your Home Feel Like A Million-Dollar Smarthome

I recently toured several million-dollar homes that boasted integrated smarthome tech. To my surprise, I didn’t see a single custom-built system like Control4. Most of the tech were gadgets you can buy and easily install yourself! (With a just few exceptions.)

Josh Hendrickson 3 months

See the Big Picture with Arlo’s New Doorbell Camera

Matthew DeCarlo 3 months

Lockly Secure Pro Brings a Fingerprint Reader to Your Smart Lock

Between PIN, fingerprint reader, voice commands, an app, and a physical key, the Lockly Secure Pro smart lock has no shortage of ways to unlock your door. And while more options usually mean more convenience, it also means more complications.

Josh Hendrickson 3 months

NanoLeaf Canvas is Bold, Beautiful, and Expensive

NanoLeaf Canvas is an LED system vastly different from the usual strip lights you see in smarthomes. Comprised of touch-sensitive LED light squares, you decide the shape and configuration. Simply put, it’s beautiful to behold—if you can afford it.

Josh Hendrickson 3 months

The Eufy Doorbell Does the Impossible and Skips Mandatory Subscriptions

Video doorbells are among the best investments for your smarthome. But they usually come with the major drawback of mandatory cloud subscriptions for the best features. Eufy’s Video Doorbell throws that out the window—it doesn’t require a subscription at all.

Josh Hendrickson 3 months

The 4 Best Video Doorbells to Keep an Eye on the Outside While You’re Inside

How to Make Your Home Feel Like A Million-Dollar Smarthome

See the Big Picture with Arlo’s New Doorbell Camera

Lockly Secure Pro Brings a Fingerprint Reader to Your Smart Lock

NanoLeaf Canvas is Bold, Beautiful, and Expensive

The Eufy Doorbell Does the Impossible and Skips Mandatory Subscriptions

Why Aren’t Smarthome Sensors More Common?

Why You Shouldn’t Buy In-Wall Smart Outlets

Promising Smarthome Tech That’s Still Too Challenging to Install

Schlage Encode is Nearly Perfect Even Without a Smarthome