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EufyCam S3 Pro Kit review: Local storage means no subscription
This solar-powered system stores its two 4K cameras' recordings to a local network storage device, eliminating the need for a subscription for cloud services.
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Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera (wired) review: A premium porch watcher
With this doorbell, Ecobee, maker of the exquisite Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, is one product category short of offering a great home security system.
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Leviton Decora Smart Z-Wave 800 review: It's OK to say no to Wi-Fi
If your smart home revolves around Z-Wave, Leviton’s latest dimmer and switch are the smart lighting controls to buy.
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Linkind Smart Solar Spotlight SL5C review: Light up your landscape
These impressive, smart, solar-powered LED landscape spotlights put typical solar lighting products to shame.
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Vivint Smart Home review: The best smart home system I've ever tested
There’s no DIY option for the initial installation, but you can add to this powerful system on your own after that.
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Lockin Veno 7 Pro review: This smart lock like feels like it’s still in beta
This ambitious smart lock may well bite off more than it can chew, with a mountain of features that don’t quite work perfectly.
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Linkind Matter Smart A19 Smart Bulb review: Bargain lights
With Matter support and a price tag that breaks down to about $5 a bulb, what’s not to like?
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Ring Outdoor Cam Plus review: Plus what?
This new indoor/outdoor security camera promises higher resolution than the 3rd-gen Ring Stick Up Cam, but you’ll need to squint to see the improvement.
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Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Wall Outlet Extender review: Flaw ahead!
Any surge protector will eventually wear out and fail to protect the devices plugged into it, but this one has no mechanism to warn you when that inevitability occurs.
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PureEdge Pure Smart TruColor A19 Smart Bulb review: Nope
This WiZ-compatible smart bulb delivers great color and lots of features, but its high price makes it difficult for us to recommend.
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PureEdge Pure Smart Wi-Fi Smart Remote Room Controller review
This musclebound light switch from PureEdge doesn’t just dim, it also controls scenes and color temperatures of WiZ-compatible bulbs and lighting fixtures.
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Eufy FamiLock S3 Max review: Lock, stock, and onboard video
This smart lock has a video screen to show who’s on the other side of the door, which is kind of useless if your door has a large window in it—like mine does.
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Lorex 2K Dual Lens Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera review
The Lorex 2K Dual Lens Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera is a feature-rich, versatile option that provides excellent coverage and privacy features. It's an deal choice for those who want a local storage-first option with PTZ capabilities.
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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro review: Security cam, smart home hub in one
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro integrates a security cam, Matter controller, and Thread border router, but its Zigbee hub only works with Aqara's own devices.
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LIFX Luna smart lamp review: Drop a pop of color wherever you need it
This smart lighting solution works on the table or the wall, and it supports Matter over Wi-Fi, too.
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Eufy Wired Wall Light Cam S100 review: Pretty, but not powerful
This security cam/light combo isn’t as sophisticated as some, but it will blend in with your architecture better than more industrial-looking floodlight cameras.
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Annke CPT500 security cam review: Built for business, but useful at home
With sharp 3K video, AI tracking, and Power-over-Ethernet support, this camera delivers robust features for homeowners who can live with its industrial design.
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I tested a smart lock with facial recognition. It's a game changer
It's not the prettiest smart deadbolt, but you can open it with a PIN, a fingerprint, an Apple Home Key, or—most interestingly—entirely hands free with your face.
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Ring Battery Doorbell review: Easy, flexible, priced right
Packed with features that belie its budget price, the revamped Ring Battery Doorbell is tempting, but its best features will cost you.
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