[ad_1] On top of this, you’ll see an Active Law Enforcement Map that shows the police departments that have joined the Neighbors app, including those nearby. You’ll know whether opting out of video requests will have a meaningful impact. The update also makes it easier to keep tabs on which users, devices and third-party services […]
Category: home security
Spectrum’s exit from home security leaves people with useless tech
[ad_1] A spokesperson told KSBY that Spectrum was bowing out of a business it “inherited” four years ago as a result of deals between Time Warner Cable and Bright House in 2016. It’s offering promotional deals from Abode or Ring (minus service subscriptions) as compensation. The company first alerted customers in December. It’s not offering […]
I remotely patrolled a house with a $10,000 security drone
[ad_1] The system starts with ‘Sunflowers,’ a collection of motion and vibration sensors that double as color-changing garden lights. Each flower has a 20-foot detection radius and can accurately differentiate between people, cars and animals. Which is good, because you don’t want to be woken up every time a fox trots across your lawn. (Unless, […]
D-Link brings AI-powered person detection to its home security cameras
[ad_1] D-Link is also introducing two new cameras. The outdoor model ($119.99) includes a spotlight and siren that can be triggered when motion is detected. While you’ll be able to preview the camera at CES, it won’t arrive until the third quarter of 2020. The indoor model ($99.99) should arrive in the second quarter of […]
Amazon-owned Ring is preparing its first smart light bulb
[ad_1] Ring is branching out from its usual doorbells and security cameras to produce truly connected lighting, although it’s probably not going to replace your corner table lamps any time soon. An FCC filing has revealed that the Amazon-owned firm is prepping a Bluetooth-capable light bulb. It appears to be a floodlight that would complement […]
Arlo’s first video doorbell provides an extra-clear view of your porch
[ad_1] It might also be easier to talk to a visitor. Arlo’s model pushes a live video call to your phone the moment someone presses the doorbell, so your guest is less likely to leave while you’re fumbling around with an app. You’ll have other modern creature comforts, including HDR video (to spot details in […]
Arlo’s Pro 3 security cam offers HDR and color night vision options
[ad_1] Other enhancements include a built-in spotlight, in addition to color night vision. Arlo has also added a better speaker and microphone combination, which the company says will make two-way conversations sound more natural. There’s also a new built-in siren now that can be programmed to trigger automatically when the camera detects sound or movement. […]
Amazon’s latest Blink security camera lasts two years on AA batteries
[ad_1] The new Blink cam captures footage at an unspectacular 1080p, but it does talk to Alexa. For many, the price might be the draw. The XT2 costs about 25 percent less than its predecessor with a $90 price tag by itself, or $100 if you don’t already have the mandatory Sync Module. It’ll reach […]
Ecobee’s first home security camera might include Alexa
[ad_1] It’s uncertain what other party tricks the camera might have, although Zatz speculates that it could incorporate presence sensors (currently a separate purchase) to have your thermostat change the temperature when you get home. Release details are still up in the air. Given that there’s already a seemingly finished press image of the camera, […]