Maximus is at the door with its new Answer DualCam Video Doorbell
We got a preview of San Francisco-based Maximus' latest and greatest product at CES in Las Vegas earlier this year but today the company announced that its innovative Answer DualCam Video Doorbell is officially for sale, starting at $200.
Amazon offers 25% discount on the Arlo Audio Doorbell for your home
Your homes is meant to be a safe space for free expression. One way to keep it that way without having to spend hundreds of dollars is to install the Arlo Audio Doorbell. Normally ringing in at $80, this sleek piece of tech can be on your door for just $60 with Amazon's 25% price cut.
August Doorbell Cam Pro 2 vs. Ring Doorbell 2
Looking for a smart doorbell that can also function as a security cam? We're looking at the August Doorbell Cam Pro 2 vs. Ring Doorbell 2, two similarly priced smart doorbells with a lot to offer -- but how do they stack up against each other? Our guide will take you through everything you need to know.
Scout Video Doorbell combines premium features at an affordable price
Scout Alarm introduced the Scout Video Doorbell, a smart home security device that works with or without a Scout Security System. The Scout Video Doorbell ticks all the important video doorbell features checkboxes, adds premium features, and still comes in with a list price under $100.
Ring Peephole Cam review
Easy to install with no physical damage, Ring Peephole Cam is the perfect smart doorbell for renters and apartment owners limited by strict lease agreements or homeowner association rules.
Amazon drops up to $50 off Ring video doorbells for its Father’s Day sale
Ring makes some of our favorite smart video doorbells, and Amazon has some nice discounts on a handful of its top-rated devices ahead of Father's Day. If you're after a last-minute gift for a security-conscious dad, check these out.
Why wait for Prime Day? Amazon cuts prices on Ring Video Doorbell
Amazon's got a whole lot of great deals on refurbished Amazon devices right now, but the deal on the original Ring Video Doorbell is one you don't want to miss -- as it's the best price we've seen yet, saving you close to 40% off the original price. Better yet? Prime members save more.
Grab a Fire HD, Ring Doorbell, and other great devices in this Amazon sale
In the market for an Amazon device? Amazon is marking down select refurbished devices as by as much as 33%, including select Echoes, Fires, Kindles, and even the Ring Doorbell Pro. Better yet, you can save even more with a Prime membership since the discounts are stackable.
Amazon slashes prices on home security systems and cameras for Father’s Day
Home security is a major reason for many smart home configuration build-outs. Outdoor security cameras, video doorbells, home security systems, and smart door locks all add to a sense of security. As we head toward Father's Day, Amazon slashed the prices on bestselling smart home security products.
Get a free Echo Dot when you buy this discounted Ring Video Doorbell 2 on Amazon
Ring's latest battery powered doorbell, the Ring Video Doorbell 2, is now on sale for one of the lowest prices we've seen yet on Amazon. To sweeten the deal, right now Amazon's throwing in a free third-generation Echo Dot at no additional cost.
A video doorbell catches a man being attacked by a snake in cold blood
The last thing Jerel Haywood expected when he opened his friend Rodney Copeland's door was a surprise attack by a snake, but Copeland's doorbell camera captured the entire event on video. They have since uploaded the video for the world to see as a warning against the invasion of porch snakes.
Amazon cuts prices on Ring Doorbells, Ring Alarm Kits, and Blink Cameras
Right now Amazon is running sales of up to 40% off on Blink Indoor Home Security Cameras, Ring Doorbells, and Ring Alarm security system packages for a limited time, in some cases the best prices we've seen yet on these products.
As predicted, Arlo’s next smart doorbell will have a video camera
Arlo Technologies has been pretty tenuous about getting into the smart home market with both feet until recently but after new images of a video doorbell leaked from one of Arlo's partner companies, I-View Now, the company confirmed that an HD smart home video doorbell will be on the market soon.
August pauses shipments of its smart doorbell to correct video problems
The new August View is one of the highest-resolution smart doorbells on the market, but August has paused shipments of the device and offered full refunds following customer complaints about poor video quality, connectivity, and more. The View will resume shipping once the problems have been corrected.
Arlo Audio Doorbell review
A lack of an integrated camera means that the Arlo Audio Doorbell isn’t as versatile as competitors, but a low price, simple installation and smart features make it an easy add-on for Arlo smart home fans. Read more in our full review.
Video doorbell alert leads homeowner to confront suspected porch pirate
Video doorbells are doing their bit to help homeowners fight back against porch pirates, as this recent incident in Long Beach, California, shows. The motion-activated device alerted the owner that something was happening, prompting her to challenge the suspect right there on the doorstep.
What to do if your video doorbell is stolen
It's pretty scary to think a thief would be brazen enough to walk right up and steal a device that can capture them in the act on camera. But video doorbell thefts are still occurring in several areas across the country. Here's what you should do in the event that your video doorbell is stolen.
August View review
The wireless August View smart doorbell offers a step up in class from wireless competitors like Ring, but other than neat integration with the company’s range of smart locks, there’s little to differentiate it from the pack. We tested the device to see how it measures up.
Across the U.S., popular video doorbells are recording their own thefts
Video doorbells are supposed to keep your house safe and let you see who is at your front door. But what happens if someone swipes the whole device, camera and all? There has been an uptick in instances of video doorbells being stolen right from people's houses, leaving homeowners looking for answers.
Viral porch pirate videos freak people out, cause unrealistic concern
Viral porch pirate videos convince others crime is more prevalent than facts indicate. According to polls, even though FBI reports show property crime rates are at historic lows, more people worry about crime today than ever before. Millennials are the most common home burglary victims and security tech purchasers.
August View is a high-res video doorbell that also adds color to your entryway
August Home announced August View, a wire-free, high-resolution video doorbell with two-way audio, motion detection, and free video clip cloud storage. The video sensor captures 1440p resolution video, 33 percent higher than 1080p full HD video. Higher resolution means more pixels for images with greater detail.
A security flaw leaves Ring doorbells and cameras vulnerable to spying
You might think that your security devices are keeping you safe, but they may expose you in another way. Security researchers at Dojo by BullGuard showed a security vulnerability in Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell that allows a hacker to access video and audio and even inject counterfeit video.
New RemoBell S video doorbell is compatible with Amazon Echo, Google Home
Remo+ just launched a new video doorbell model, the RemoBell S. For several reasons, and not just its $99 price tag, the RemoBell S stands out in the crowd of new entries in the video doorbell category. Unlike many other video doorbells, with the RemoBell S you can view video stored in the cloud for free.
Ready for his close-up: Another man was caught licking a Ring video doorbell
A man in Lake Worth, Florida was caught on film licking a family's video doorbell. This makes the second incident like this in just over a month after another doorbell licker was caught in California. No one is quite sure what drives these men to lick doorbells whenever the chance presents itself.
Ring Video Doorbell 2 review
The Ring Video Doorbell 2 may lack the style and sophistication of premium door-dingers, but few can match its simplicity and versatility. The device, available in both wired and wireless configurations, is easy to set up and adds instant security to your front door. Find out more in our full review.
LG patent suggests a new smart doorbell could be on the way
A patent filed by LG suggests the manufacturing giant might soon join the smart doorbell market. The patent was filed in 2016, which hints the announcement and release of the doorbell might come soon. The device would likely use SmartThinQ technology like the rest of the LG line.
Ring Video Doorbell review
Along with the door itself, the doorbell is one of the first items most visitors will interact with when entering your home. The Ring Video Doorbell can show you who's at the door, whether they've actually rung the doorbell or not. Here's how it stacks up to the competition.
From Ring to Kasa, the best doorbells at CES are a knock to last year’s models
This year at CES 2019 we're seeing a barrage of video doorbells on the market -- more than a dozen in fact, and we've been breaking them all down as the news comes out. Here are the devices we think will be the most anticipated video doorbells coming onto the market in 2019.
Schlage’s new Wi-Fi lock works with Ring security and Amazon Key
Schlage introduced the Encode Wi-Fi Enabled Deadbolt at CES 2019. It's the first Wi-Fi connected lock that doesn't need a hub. You can store up to 100 temporary, recurring, and permanent codes, as well as use Amazon Alexa for voice control. It's scheduled to ship March 5.
LifeShield bolsters its home security system with a new video doorbell at CES
LifeShield's primary product is its proprietary home security system but now the Pennsylvania-based leader in wireless home security systems is augmenting its offerings with smart home technology, starting with an HD video doorbell that is highly compatible with other smart home products and platforms.
Netatmo adds a smart video doorbell to its growing lineup of security products
Netatmo, the French manufacturer of smart home security products and other devices, will add a Smart Video Doorbell -- complete with a 1080p HD camera, two-way speakers and free video storage -- to its lineup of products in the second half of 2019. It is compatible with Apple’s HomeKit platform,
Maximus hits CES 2019 with a dual-camera doorbell and improved porch light
Maximus, which started in Hayward, California, as a lighting company, has swiftly moved into the smart security market and joins this year's CES 2019 with a brand new video doorbell -- the first of its kind to feature dual high-definition cameras -- as well as an improved porch light.
Sneak pre-‘View’: August’s new video doorbell leaks ahead of CES
CES is just around the corner, but a new smart doorbell camera from August has already been revealed before the show in a filing with the Federal Communications Commission. The August View Doorbell appears to offer a sleek new design and space gray finish meant to compete with Ring devices.
Ring, Amazon’s smart doorbell maker, explores technology that alerts police
Ring, the smart doorbell and other smart technology manufacturer recently acquired by Amazon, has filed a pair of patents that indicate the company might be looking at facial-recognition technology that could compare individuals' profiles to databases of "suspicious persons" and automatically notify police.