I was lucky enough to meet with Arlo at CES 2019 where I (along with a couple of YouTube friends) was provided with a hands-on demo of Arlo Ultra. Arlo Ultra vs. Arlo Pro 2 Ultra isn’t meant to replace Pro or Pro 2. Instead, it’s an addition to their existing lineup. The first thing […]
Read More →HomeAlarmReport » Smart Homes » Page 3
The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home Compatibility
By Rose Thibodeaux - 01/12/2019

What Works With What? When building a smart home, figuring out what works with what is one of the most confusing parts. Another confusing part? Figuring out how connecting to one hub differs from connecting to another. Philips Hue being a great example. You can connect the bulbs to SmartThings directly or to a Hue […]
Read More →Nest Cam Outdoor vs. Ring vs. Canary Flex vs. Arlo Pro 2
By Rose Thibodeaux - 01/12/2019

2016 was the year of the outdoor camera, with everyone from Nest to Canary to Ring to Oco announcing outdoor versions of their popular security cameras. Since then, things have continued to improve and evolve. For a long time, I used my indoor Nest Cam to film through my window. It was a makeshift outdoor […]
Read More →Ooma is VoIP Service For Your Smart Home
By Rose Thibodeaux - 01/10/2019

Screw specialization. Why stick with one niche when you can do it all? At least, that’s what I’m convinced is the driving philosophy behind Ooma. I ran across Ooma’s booth at CES 2017. I was semi-familiar with their phone product, though not as familiar as David McCabe, Ooma owner and technology expert. Walking the booths […]
Read More →Comparing Abode to Scout and Simplisafe
By Rose Thibodeaux - 01/10/2019

abode rolled out during a period where self-monitored home security systems were a dime a dozen. They just barely made their Kickstarter goal, but as promised, they’ve delivered a product to backers. A few years later, abode is one of the few self-monitored startups that appears to be going strong. So what is it about […]
Read More →Security Cameras With Face Detection & Facial Recognition
By Bethuel Cruz - 01/10/2019

It’s common for security cameras to have the ability to generate alerts based on motion detection. It’s an effective way to detect possible intrusions, but at the same time, motion can be problematic. Most cameras that offer motion detection can be triggered by almost anything that moves, like pets, curtains blowing, or even light changes. […]
Read More →The Best Interactive Pet Camera for Dogs: Furbo, PetChatz, Petzi
By Bethuel Cruz - 01/10/2019

Pets tend to be quirky, cute, weird, funny, sweet, naughty, or all of thee above. Unfortunately, we can’t be with them to admire or be amused by their antics all of the time. The solution? A pet camera. What Makes a Good Pet Camera? Technically, any security camera can act as a pet camera. In […]
Read More →Butterfleye, Nero 1, and Smart Cam: Cordless Security Cameras
By Rose Thibodeaux - 01/09/2019

I first wrote about Butterfleye in 2015 when they were in the midst of a crowdfunding campaign and I was writing for a different website. It was that same year that I had my first hands-on experience (CES 2015). I wasn’t impressed. Since then, Butterfleye has created a flurry (pun intended) of news including improved […]
Read More →Yeskamo Spotlight Camera Review: A Camera-Equipped Spotlight For $80
By Bethuel Cruz - 01/08/2019

There was a time when outdoor cameras all seemed rather generic, but that’s no longer the case thanks to innovations and a variety of choices. One such choice includes cameras that combine the security power of video monitoring with smart lighting. The combination happens to be my personal favorite, so when Yeskamo asked if I […]
Read More →Maximus Answer DualCam Video Doorbell
By Rose Thibodeaux - 01/07/2019

Last year, I replaced my back porch light with the Maximus Smart Security Light. Maximus is a home security company that sells several products that combine the concepts of smart lighting and security cameras. At CES 2019, they unveiled two new products including an upgraded version of the Camera Porch Light and the “first smart […]
Read More →See Our Top-Rated Home Security Picks
Suggested Posts
-
Nest Cam Outdoor vs. Ring vs. Canary Flex vs. Arlo Pro 2
-
The Best Self-Monitored Alarm Systems for 2019
-
Should You Subscribe To A Ring Video Recording Plan?
-
Abode vs. Nest Secure vs. Ring Alarm Home Security
-
SimpliSafe 3 Adds Alexa Support and More
-
Cameras That Work With Amazon Alexa
-
Keeping Your Home Safe With Google Home
-
XFINITY Home Security Review
-
Keeping Your Home Safe with Amazon Echo
-
Hands-on With Nest Hello and Ring Video Doorbell: Which should you buy?