Smart Home & Security

Research-based guides to the devices that watch, alert and automate your home. We compare video doorbells, indoor cameras and smart home gadgets on what really matters: local storage, which features need a subscription, privacy controls and how well each one fits Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home.

  • Smart speaker on a table in a living room Smart Home & Security

    Smart Home and Car Tech Gift Ideas for the 2026 Holidays

    For a new homeowner, a no-subscription video doorbell such as the Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is a gift they will use every day. For t...

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  • Smart home security camera setup indoors Smart Home & Security

    10 Best Indoor Security Cameras for Your Home in 2026

    For a value pan/tilt camera with local microSD recording, start with the TP-Link Tapo C220 or C225 (the C225 adds a physical privacy button). If yo...

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  • House with a front porch and steps leading to the front door Smart Home & Security

    Best Video Doorbells Without a Subscription in 2026

    For most homes, the Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is the easiest no-subscription pick: it records to a microSD card, works on battery or...

    Desk researchUpdated