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Ikea's new home security kit feels right at home when it comes to basic protection -- and it's refreshingly easy to use.

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The disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mother has put a spotlight on home security systems, and what type of security cameras you should be looking at for your own home. Doorbell cameras ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Elissa Sanci Elissa Sanci is a senior writer who has reported on label makers, ...

Since early 2020, I’ve used abode as my primary security system and have done so across two separate homes. It is now 2026, and in the world of smart home tech, six years is usually an eternity. I ...

OpenClaw, formerly known as Moltbot and Clawdbot, has gone viral as an "AI that actually does things." Security experts have warned against joining the trend and using the AI assistant without caution ...

The Thermostat Hub W200 combines many of the best features of Aqara's lineup to make a very compelling smart home thermostat. Reading time 2 minutes Aqara just announced a swath of new smart home ...

A South Bay family says someone burglarized their loved one's home after they posted a relative's obituary in a local newspaper. Thieves targeting the home of someone who just died is not a new ...

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