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Smart Home Security

Explore top smart home security systems. Find reviews, guides, and tips on choosing the right system to keep your home safe.

The Best Wireless Outdoor Security Cameras in 2026

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by Tyler Adams
Two security cameras mounted on a metal beam, facing different directions against a clear blue sky.

Wire-free outdoor cameras have gotten genuinely good. Three years ago you were choosing between bad battery life and mediocre video quality – trade-offs that made the whole category feel like a compromise. That’s no longer the case. The cameras on this list hold their own against wired options, and a couple of them are flat-out … Read more

Categories Cameras & Video, Smart Home Security

Ring Alarm Review 2026: Is It Worth It Without a Subscription?

May 14, 2026 by Tyler Adams
Ring Alarm 2 security system kit

Ring Alarm 2 is the most popular DIY home security system in the US. It’s affordable, easy to set up, and plays nicely with the rest of the Amazon ecosystem. It also has a subscription model baked into almost every useful feature – which is fine as long as you know that going in. This … Read more

Categories Smart Alarm Systems, Smart Home Security

Best Smart Home Security Systems in 2026

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by Tyler Adams
A close-up of a modern electronic door handle with a card reader, perfect for Smart Home Security and the best smart home setups.

Most people buy a home security system once, set it up wrong, and forget about it until the battery dies or the monitoring company jacks up the price. That is not a great strategy. This is a straight comparison of the four DIY security systems worth considering in 2026: SimpliSafe, Ring Alarm, ADT Self Setup, … Read more

Categories Smart Alarm Systems, Smart Home Security

Best Outdoor Smart Security Cameras in 2026

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by Tyler Adams
Outdoor smart security camera mounted on exterior wall

The short answer: Arlo Pro 5S 2K if you want the best wire-free camera money can buy, and Blink Outdoor 4 if you want something that works without emptying your wallet every month. Everything else falls somewhere between those two. Outdoor smart cameras have one problem nobody talks about enough: the sticker price is a … Read more

Categories Buying Guides, Smart Home Security

Best Smart Locks in 2026: August, Schlage, Yale and More Compared

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by Tyler Adams
Smart lock keypad on a front door

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is the right call for renters and anyone who wants to keep their existing deadbolt – it sits on top of the interior thumb turn and handles everything from there. If you’re buying a new deadbolt anyway, the Schlage Encode Plus is worth the extra spend: it’s a complete deadbolt … Read more

Categories Buying Guides, Smart Home Security, Smart Locks

Wyze Cam v4 Review: Still the Best Budget Security Camera?

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by Tyler Adams
Wyze Cam v4 indoor security camera mounted on wall

The Wyze Cam v4 is genuinely good for $36. 2.5K resolution, color night vision, local storage via microSD – it outperforms cameras that cost two or three times as much. But before you buy one, you need to know about the subscription situation (the free tier is nearly useless) and a 2024 privacy incident that … Read more

Categories Cameras & Video, Product Reviews, Smart Home Security

The Best Schlage Smart Locks: Encode Plus, BE489WB, and More

May 13, 2026 by Tyler Adams
Schlage smart lock keypad on a front door

The Schlage Encode Plus (BE499WB) is the one to buy. It works natively with Apple HomeKit – no hub, no bridge, no extra gear – plus Alexa and Google Assistant, and it’s built to ANSI Grade 1/AAA standards. If you don’t care about HomeKit, the standard Encode saves you $30 and does everything else the … Read more

Categories Smart Home Security, Smart Locks

Google Nest Doorbell Review: Battery vs Wired – Which Should You Buy?

May 13, 2026 by Tyler Adams
Google Nest Doorbell video doorbell camera installed on front door

If you have existing doorbell wiring and are already in the Google Home ecosystem, get the Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen). It shoots 2K video, records 24/7, and the Gemini AI is genuinely useful. If you are renting or your front door has no wiring, the Nest Doorbell (Battery) installs in 20 minutes with a … Read more

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