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Home Security Jun 27, 2022

Best Smoke Detector of 2022

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Best Smoke Detector of 2022

Best Smoke Detector of 2022

Need some new smoke detectors? We researched dozens and dozens of different alarms, then bought and tested all the top models head-to-head to help you find the best.

Best Home Security Camera of 2022

Best Home Security Camera of 2022

This 2022 update of our home security camera review draws on 5 years of experience to test and rate the best 11 cameras on the market. Our expert information will allow you to pick the...

Best Smart Smoke Detector of 2022

Best Smart Smoke Detector of 2022

Looking for the latest and greatest smart smoke detector? After careful research, we bought all the most promising models currently on the market to test head-to-head and help you find the...

Best Smart Locks of 2022

Best Smart Locks of 2022

Wish you didn't have to carry your house key around? Want to let the dog walker in while you're away at work? We tested 8 of the best smart locks on the market to see if any of them could...

Wyze Cam v3

Editors' Choice

Wyze Cam v3

You can't get a better performing, easier to use device at any price, and this is among the lowest cost units on the market. We highly recommend this camera.

Wyze Cam Pan v2

Wyze Cam Pan v2

This inexpensive camera has a prodigious field of view, redundant data storage, color night vision, and no hidden fees.

Google Nest Cam

Google Nest Cam

If you want sophisticated alerts, high-quality live monitoring, and fantastic night vision, this camera has it, plus redundant power and data storage, making it one of the more reliable...

Ring Indoor

This camera made a dismal showing in every test we ran it through. Given its relatively high cost, we can't recommend this camera to anyone.

YI 1080p Home

A reasonably priced, decent quality camera that offers several useful features. Unfortunately, the competition offered more at a similar price point

Arlo Ultra 2 Wireless

Arlo Ultra 2 Wireless

This is a decent quality duel camera system that offers practical features at what will likely be an impractical price for many consumers.

Blink Outdoor

Blink Outdoor

This low-end camera is masquerading as a higher-quality product -- don't be fooled. You will likely be a disappointed with your purchase.

Arlo Pro 4

Arlo Pro 4

This camera has several useful features and alert settings but performed relatively poorly in our analysis which was a surprise given its cost.

Blink Mini

Blink Mini

This camera has limited functionality that requires a paid subscription to access. Despite the low cost of entry, we do not recommend this camera.

Ring Stick Up Cam Battery

Ring Stick Up Cam Battery

This camera offers diverse functionality, ease of use, and top-notch audio and video but it comes at a high cost both at the counter and in monthly subscription fees.

Canary Flex

Canary Flex

This relatively expensive camera does not live up to the expectations set by its price tag. You can get a whole lot more with competing products for less.

ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro

ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro

Offering fingerprint scanning, Bluetooth keys, keypad codes, and even a hidden physical key port, this lock offers more options for entry than most. It also can be run via an external...

Schlage Encode

Editors' Choice

Schlage Encode

This lock offers simple operations and reliable smart features, making it a great choice for pretty much anyone looking for a smart lock. The only minor strike against it is the lack of a...

August Smart

August Smart

For those that want a simple and streamlined smart lock that doesn't complicate things with extraneous features, we think this is the best option on the market. If you're looking for...

Blink Mini

Blink Mini

Offering a streamlined, no-frills style of functionality, this camera is a good option for those that want to save some money and that don't need advanced features like custom activity...

Arlo Pro 2

Arlo Pro 2

Offering good video quality and some useful subscription services when used indoors, this outdoor camera loses much of its functionality when actually used outdoors. If you're looking for...

Blink XT2

Blink XT2

Good video quality in a small, battery-powered package along with reasonable fee-free cloud services make this camera far and away the most compelling option for outdoor use. If you've...

Ring Stick Up Cam Wired

Editors' Choice

Ring Stick Up Cam Wired

While we would consider it slightly inferior to Nest as a standalone camera, there are some peripheral services that could make this a better choice for some consumers than a Nest Cam.

Wyze Cam v2

Wyze Cam v2

Honestly, we were very surprised that a camera selling for a fraction of what most models cost was able to stay within spitting distance of those cameras in our performance tests. Sure...

Wyze Cam Pan

Wyze Cam Pan

While this is a great product, we don't think the added pan feature is worth the extra money. We would suggest getting a Wyze Cam v2 instead and saving a bit of money.

Nest x Yale with Connect

Editors' Choice

Nest x Yale with Connect

Building on a legacy of smart home devices, this lock provides some nice smart features but falls slightly short when it comes to sharing access remotely.

Schlage Sense with WiFi Adapter

Editors' Choice

Schlage Sense with WiFi Adapter

Combing the functionality of a keypad, a Bluetooth key, and a physical key, this device is the best we've found for sharing access to your home with other people while you're on the go.

Schlage Z-Wave Connect Camelot

Schlage Z-Wave Connect Camelot

High security and the convenience of a keypad are great, but this model lacks some of the smart functionality we'd like to see in a device of this caliber.

Kwikset Kevo

Kwikset Kevo

Multiple app crashes and false starts generally frustrated us throughout the testing process, making us reluctant to recommend this product at all

August Pro + Connect

August Pro + Connect

In our opinion super easy installation doesn't quite make up for glitchiness when it comes to keyless entry, and

Logitech Circle 2 Wireless

Logitech Circle 2 Wireless

Many people are going to want to easily review everything their camera has seen throughout the day, and there is no easier way of doing so than with Logitech's day brief feature.

Amazon Cloud Cam

Amazon Cloud Cam

For those seeking a good indoor camera, the Amazon Cloud Cam offers a better value than most manufacturers. This value gets even better if you use the Amazon Key services

Blink XT

Blink XT

Offering weatherproof construction in an affordable package, the Blink XT is low cost option for keeping an eye on the driveway or front door

Nest Cam IQ

Editors' Choice

Nest Cam IQ

Boasting a 4K camera sensor and advanced facial recognition technology, the Nest Cam IQ delivers more features than any of the other cameras we tested.

Nest Cam Indoor

Editors' Choice

Nest Cam Indoor

With a high quality live stream the Nest Cam Indoor is perfect for checking in on pets. However, using it to monitor what happens throughout the day requires a subscription

Nest Cam Outdoor

Nest Cam Outdoor

The Nest Cam Outdoor is essentially a Nest Cam Indoor stuffed into a weatherproof shell. Its magnetic mount makes installation easy, and it simply needs to be plugged into any outside...

Samsung SmartCam HD Pro

Samsung SmartCam HD Pro

The Samsung SmartCam HD Pro is the only model we tested that offers the ability to tell the camera where to look for motion without a subscription (though in our testing this...

NetGear Arlo Q

The strongest member of NETGEAR's Arlo line, the Arlo Q provides good video quality, a nice app, and a solid bevy of non-subscription monitoring services. Its only real weak point is its...

Logitech Circle

Logitech Circle

The Logitech Circle's 1080p resolution put it amongst the top scorers in our video quality testing, and it performed well in every other metric. What really sets it apart is its 'day...

Canary All-In-One Security Device

Canary All-In-One Security Device

The Canary All-in-One Home Security Device provides top notch video, a well designed app, the best sound quality of any camera we tested, and a decent real time viewing experience. We...

Blink

Blink

The Blink camera attempts to offer a low cost method for placing multiple security cameras in your home. However, multiple sacrifices are made to achieve this end, as the Blink had the...

YI Dome Camera

YI Dome Camera

With a wide effective view and a low price, this camera is able to pack a lot of performance into an inexpensive package. However, there are better values available.

NetGear Arlo

NetGear Arlo

The NETGEAR Arlo is a wireless and weatherproof outdoor security camera whose lackluster performance in our testing doesn't match its high price. We found the Arlo to be below the...

NetGear Arlo Pro

NetGear Arlo Pro

The NETGEAR Arlo Pro is a wireless, weatherproof indoor/outdoor camera uses a well designed and intuitive app, but it otherwise its an all around mediocre performer. It is also one of the...

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