Home Security

Yale Locks & Hardware announced the launch of its lock designed and built in collaboration with Nest, the Nest x Yale Lock, the first ‘Works with Nest’ product that is controlled using the Nest app. The newlock is a key-free touchscreen deadbolt that can lock and unlock doors remotely, create passcodes to manage access for […]

It’s not unusual for a security camera to send an alert to your smartphone when someone steps into their detection zone. It’s a helpful way of knowing exactly when there’s a visitor at your house. But are you able to tell exactly who that visitor is? If the lighting conditions are right and the resolution […]

Fingerprint scanners have been used to open smart door locks for some time—mostly in commercial settings. Tapplock one offers a new twist by incorporating a fingerprint scanner into a traditional padlock. Instead of spinning the dial of a combination or fumbling for a key or punching in a password, you simply place your finger on […]

Oh no, not another “Godzilla” remake. No, this time, it’s “Guardzilla” and I promise there will be no breathing fire, destruction of passenger trains or giant moths to battle. Indeed, I admit I was skeptical when I ordered a Guardzilla 360 security camera for the house. I mean the name is certainly catchy, but it […]

Garage door openers have become increasingly smarter over the years. In the beginning, they were able to be opened and closed via a mobile app through a Wi-Fi connection, later, they gained the ability to sync with other products so that the house lights would turn on automatically when the door opened, for example. Now, […]

Smart locks are taking the home systems marketplace by storm. Here are 10 really good reasons why you should add one to your house today. No more keys to deal with One of the key (no pun intended) attributes of a smart lock is its ability to be locked and unlocked without using a traditional […]

One of the best ways to deter burglars and vandals is to make your house seem occupied and active. But how do you accomplish this while you’re away on vacation, short of hiring a house sitter? A new device from Mitipi promises to give your vacant home a dose of domestic reality. It can make […]

Smart locks have been widely available for some time for the front door. And that’s a good thing given the fact that most break-ins happen through the front door. To offer even greater home protection, Yale Locks & Hardware brings the security and convenience of its keyless electronic locks exclusively to Andersen hinged patio doors. […]

The claim to fame of most smart thermostats is the ability to efficiently heat and cool and home. A new smart thermostat from Alarm.com does this plus a much more. Unveiled at CES 2018 recently, the thermostat proactively detects and responds to common home maintenance problems before they escalate into big-ticket home repairs. Issues like […]

Security cameras do a good job of keeping watch over your home, but what if you could see things unfold throughout the entire neighborhood. Vivint Smart Home offers a solution that lets you link to a network of shared residential cameras positioned throughout an entire neighborhood. From the free mobile app, called Streety, you can […]