Alder offers free base equipment with a 3-year contract, monthly monitoring is $40-$55. DIY installation is easy, but equipment options are limited. Alder sits in an interesting spot in the home ...

We had our privacy experts share the exact steps they use to block email addresses in Gmail and provide useful tips for keeping your inbox clutter-free. We used the step-by-step process in this guide ...

Smart bulbs are versatile, energy-efficient, and last up to 50,000 hours. They use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for control, but consume power even when off. Looking back, smart bulbs were the first smart home ...

If you’re looking to add a few cameras to your portfolio of protections, there’s no better time to shop than Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which fall on November 27 and November 30 this year. Most ...

Surfshark VPN is versatile with features like Camouflage Mode and unlimited connections, but logs IP addresses temporarily. We retest Surfshark periodically to confirm it still earns its place on our ...

Monitor your home from anywhere — we tested the best security system and security camera apps of 2026 to find the ones that are actually worth using. Most home security systems come with a control ...

Wyze Black Friday 2026: Save up to 60% on Wyze Cams, including the Video Doorbell v2, Cam Pan v4, and Cam Floodlight Pro. Editor’s Note: Check out our article on the Best Affordable Home Security ...

Free password managers often seem enticing, but as we found in this hands-on comparison of Keeper vs Bitwarden, they come with key limitations. There’s no doubt that Bitwarden’s free plan and ...

Limited budget-friendly options: Although Aura offers several different pricing packages, there aren't any basic tiers of service, meaning you can't purchase a lighter version for less money. The ...

The best VPN routers are Aircove by ExpressVPN for user-friendliness, Asus AX86U for performance with NordVPN, and InvizBox 2 for affordability with Surfshark. Your Wi-Fi router is your gateway to the ...

Place CO monitors on every floor, near bedroom doors, and over garages. Avoid kitchens and humid areas to prevent false alarms. Replace every 5-6 years. Carbon monoxide (CO) monitors are lifesavers, ...

Lorex beats Swann with better app usability and versatility, offering 4K video and custom recording. Swann excels in heat-sensing tech but lacks app quality. Although Amazon is known as the ...