The Best Electronic Deadbolts for Securing Your Home, Even When You Forget the Keys

Whether you need to let in the housekeeper while you’re at work or you’re simply always forgetting to lock up, these ...

Best home security system of 2026: Top alarms tested and reviewed by an expert

Home security and alarm systems are smarter, more affordable and easier to install than ever, with app control, integration ...

SwitchBot’s Original Smart Gadget Finally Goes Rechargeable

The original button-pusher just got a power boost. The SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable goes live, and could be the easiest way to make your dumb gadgets smart.
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5 ESP32 projects that are far more useful than they have any right to be

ESP32s can be turned into some of the most useful smart devices you own.
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We do the math: How much you save with self-install home security vs. a professional visit

We Do the Math: How Much You Save With Self-Install Home Security vs. a Professional Visit ...

The smart home was supposed to be open, but it’s becoming a toll booth

The smart home promised seamless convenience. What it increasingly delivers is a polished system of gatekeeping, where ...

I used this EcoFlow battery to run my 3,000-sq-ft home in a blackout - here's how it kept my AC on

Many backup systems keep essentials online, but the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ulta X can run your house like normal without ...

Why wrapping aluminium foil around door handles works as a DIY security trick

Discover how wrapping aluminium foil around door handles serves as a clever DIY security tip. This affordable method creates ...

Parks Associates: 74% of Security Dealers Have Lost Residential Security Systems Sales to DIY Systems or Standalone Video Devices

New research from Parks Associates finds security dealers facing an increasingly competitive market, with consumer interest in DIY systems and standalone cameras growing. Security Dealer Perspectives: ...
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Parks Associates Reports Sharp Rise in Dealer Losses to DIY Security

New survey data shows 74% of security dealers have lost residential sales to DIY systems or standalone video devices as ...