It’s a good idea to install cameras in shaded spots, such as under eaves, to protect the lens from the glare of the sun and reduce the risk of overheating. But you also want cameras to be a visible ...

Controlling connected devices such as lights and locks, and doing what you ask it to do, are two very basic requirements of a ...

Google’s Gemini for Home system, recently integrated with Nest Cams and other devices, is already drawing attention. Though, ...

Google’s home security partner, ADT, has a big discount available for anyone looking to start off a new security ...

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Security systems have been around for a long time now, but for many, they’re still overly complicated, overly expensive, and not as well integrated with the new wave of smart home products. ADT, one ...

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) packs high-res video, but its brilliant Gemini AI is the biggest justification for ...

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