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We review hundreds of products in a wide range of categories each year. Here's the best of the best in home securitys.
ring spotlight cam wired prod

Ring Spotlight Cam Wired review

With an integrated spotlight, crystal-clear video, and color night vision, this device makes home security a cinch. Here's why we like the Ring Spotlight Cam Wired as a great choice for outdoor home security. See Full Review »

Our Score 8
netgear arlo pro 2

Arlo Pro 2 review

Our Score 9
nest hello

Nest Hello video doorbell review

Our Score 9
august smart lock third generation review prod

August Smart Lock (3rd gen) review

Our Score 8
nest cam iq outdoor press

Nest Cam IQ Outdoor review

Our Score 8

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Ring Spotlight Cam Wired review

Ring Spotlight Cam Wired Review

  • Robust, compact, and weather-resistant
  • Integrated spotlight, siren, and motion detection
  • Simple installation
  • Ring controller app offers lots of features
  • Video recording requires subscription
  • Delays when editing motion zones
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Our Score 8
Ring Stick Up Cam Wired Review

Ring Stick Up Cam Wired Review

  • Extremely versatile
  • Indoor or outdoor use
  • 1080p video, wide field of view
  • Mounting tools included
  • Micro-USB or Power over Ethernet connection
  • Siren isn’t very loud
  • Patchy two-way communication
  • Monthly fees for best features
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Our Score 7
Blink XT One Camera System review: a simple camera that keeps getting better

Blink XT One Camera System Review

  • Wireless
  • Lightweight
  • Waterproof/Weatherproof
  • Free cloud storage
  • Images are grainy at night
  • Cannot pan, zoom, or tilt via the app
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Our Score 7
Ring Video Doorbell review

Ring Video Doorbell Review

  • Enormous security potential
  • Intuitive app
  • Easy installation
  • Inexpensive
  • Latency in time-to-answer
  • Plastic-y case components
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Our Score 8
Kwikset Kevo Contemporary review

Kwikset Kevo Contemporary Review

  • First-class installation experience
  • Modern design and selection of finishes
  • eKey sharing makes access easy for family and…
  • Simple to use
  • Comprehensive selection of third-party…
  • Limited features
  • Bluetooth connectivity sometimes fails, disabling…
  • Remote access and smart home integration requires…
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Our Score 7
Gate Smart Lock review: beautiful, expensive, and and needs work

Gate Smart Lock Review

  • Stunning hardware design
  • Integrated high-definition camera
  • Easy access and responsive control
  • Flawed Android installation
  • Poor quality two-way audio
  • Not fully weather-proofed
  • Subscription required for all features
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Our Score 5
Tapplock one+ review

Tapplock one+ Review

  • Stylish hardware
  • Rapid fingerprint or app unlocking
  • IP67 waterproof rating
  • Long battery life
  • Imprecise fingerprint recognition
  • Flimsy magnetic charging connector
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Our Score 7
Ring Alarm Security Kit review

Ring Alarm Security Kit Review

  • Affordable
  • App and devices work well
  • Easy setup
  • Quality hardware
  • Limited smart home integration – for now
  • Professional monitoring costs extra
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Our Score 8