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Smart lights are a great way to enhance home security. Being able to flip on the lights remotely or automatically, you can give the impression that someone is home and expose potential intruders. It’s ...

The new IKEA ANKARLÄGG wireless light emits a gentle glow that requires no hub, smartphone app, or tricky install. And, it's battery-powered ...

I've reviewed security systems from all major brands. Here are my most important recommendations when you're ready to set up your own.

Folks with outdoor Ring smart home devices will find the Ring Motion Sensor useful, but not essential. Ring says its outdoor motion sensor “lets you monitor for motion in areas where you don’t need a ...

Kangaroo’s latest motion sensor adds entry detection to the mix, but its lack of geofencing capabilities or support for any type of security camera makes it tough to recommend. It’s one thing to snap ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.