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.
People are stealing Ring doorbells (and it’s no knock-knock joke)
Ring Video Doorbell thefts in one neighborhood raise questions about how much security the smart home devices actually provide. One homeowner and the police have a video of the theft in progress. Ring has a replacement policy for stolen devices, but homeowners need to know one camera isn't enough.
Best deals on home security cameras to save you from package thieves
Indoor and outdoor home security camera systems can help keep your home and your family safe. Amazon's new deals on indoor and outdoor Blink security cameras and Ring Video Doorbells also help you save money on devices that show you what's happening in and around your home at all times, regardless of your location.
Keep an eye on things with the Alexa-enabled Ring video doorbell, now only $93
Smart home devices like the Ring video doorbell make it easier to keep an eye on your castle right from your smartphone – no matter where you are. If you want to smarten up your home security setup, then read on to find out how you can grab a Ring doorbell on the cheap.
Arlo Doorbell and Chime will tell, you who’s at your door, are available to buy
It's been nearly half a year since Arlo left the Netgear nest and officially became its own company, and now the smart home device maker is showing what it can do as a solo act. The California-based company has debuted the Arlo Audio Doorbell and Chime, which promise simple, DIY setup.
Ring Video Doorbell Pro review
Porch pirates will think twice they see Ring’s Video Doorbell Pro on your house. Packing top-tier features into a slim design, the Doorbell Pro is at home beside any front door. Featuring an easy to use app with cloud storage, this doorbell will up your home security game.
Nest Hello video doorbell review
Nest Hello’s crystal-clear video, intelligent features and simple operation ensure you’ll never tire of hearing the doorbell ring. Now you can answer your door no matter where you are.
Simplisafe steps outside the smart home with its Video Doorbell Pro
SimpliSafe is well-known to many homeowners because of its recently relaunched home security system, but now the company is expanding its push into the smart home market with a new high-tech video doorbell that includes a dual-sensor motion trigger and a body heat detector.
Alexa will trick or greet you with custom doorbells this Halloween
Amazon just released new Alexa-compatible smart doorbell application tools for developers. The new APIs allow smart cameras and doorbells to use motion sensing and doorbell presses to start Alexa Routines, sequences of events that occur on command. Customers can set up Routines in the Alexa app Smart Home Section.
From sharks to Shaq: Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff’s unusual road to success
In 2013, CEO and founder of Ring security Jamie Siminoff walked away with nothing after pitching his video doorbell on the show Shark Tank. Now, after selling his DIY home security company to Amazon for more than $1 billion. he’s returning to Shark Tank as a guest judge. He tells us his story of how it all began in a garage building explosives.
Soliom’s solar-powered smart doorbell is a breeze to install
Turning your home into a smart home shouldn't make you feel dumb. At least, that's what the team behind Soliom believes. The wireless doorbell maker hopes to differentiate itself from the oodles of other connected devices on the market by being particularly user-friendly, with a one-step installation process.
Smart doorbells and Apple HomeKit are not compatible, at least for now
Doorbells are not coming to Apple HomeKit anytime soon. At least, that seems to be what its Home Accessories listing suggests, now that Apple purged all mentions of HomeKit-enabled doorbells. The page once listed the August Doorbell Cam as "coming soon." Now, it seems that they're not coming at all.Â