Philips is one of the most popular brands when it comes to smart home devices. With the Philips Fingerprint Door Lock you can not only save big but ensure some security around the house. It has an ...

Ecobee Smart Security Standard costs $5 per month or $50 per year. It doesn’t offer professional monitoring but does save videos for one camera for up to 30 days. It also benefits from arm and disarm ...

Convincing your elderly relatives to adopt home security technology can be difficult enough, but what do you choose when they're interested? Aging in place means giving senior relatives as much ...

Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/Jason marz, Javier Zayas Photography/Moment, Violka08/iStock via Getty Images In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ...

As the nights draw in and fall gives way to winter, it’s worth thinking about how smart home devices can protect your household. Whether you are worried about porch pirates snagging holiday packages ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. You’ve heard the stories about safety issues of smart home devices — but are those stories fact or fiction? Here ...

If you're looking to keep an eye on your home, whether you're away for the weekend or just tucked into bed, a good security camera can give you peace of mind. The best security camera setups in 2025 ...

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Starlink dishes are hooked up to routers that create a small wifi hotspot. — © AFP Starlink dishes are hooked up to routers that create a small wifi hotspot ...

Smart home technology promises convenience, efficiency, and peace of mind through connected security cameras, smart locks, and automated monitoring systems. But these same devices that are supposed to ...