Creating Secure Smart Homes
Is Google’s new entry into the competitive home security market worth the investment, or are there better alternatives? Let’s take an in depth look into the Google Nest Cam, less commonly known as the G3AL9. Google’s existing range of Nest smart home devices have been best sellers in the UK for several years at this … Read more
When kitting out your home with security cameras, it can be difficult to figure out whether you should opt to install wired cameras, or make the move to a fully wireless setup. Today, we’re going to take a balanced look at both options, and the pros and cons of each. Wired security cameras tend to … Read more
If you’re in the need of a top of the line wireless security camera but don’t want to have to spend money on a subscription every month just to use the camera, the eufycam 3 is one of the best value, highest performing 4k outdoor security cameras on the market. With eufy offering 2 of … Read more
Over the years, Blink (owned by Amazon) has created a number of awesome smart devices to secure homes and make our lives easier, but it isn’t always clear how link them with your Alexa. Today, we’re going to go over how to quickly and easily link your Blink doorbell to Alexa. 1. Get the Blink … Read more
Today we’re going to take an in-depth look at one of the most popular affordable outdoor security cameras on the market, the Tapo C320WS. It’s a wired camera, and doesn’t require a subscription to work, unlike a lot of the competition. Although Tapo is not a hugely well known brand yet, it’s an offshoot of … Read more
In 2023, WiFi isn’t quite as simple as it used to be – the 2.4GHz band used to be the standard across the board, however 5GHz has become increasingly common thanks to the increased speeds it offers, making it a popular option for gamers and movie buffs. Flexible options to suit everyone’s needs is great, … Read more
As a home security writer, this is the last thing I was expecting to write about at 1 in the morning on a Thursday, but here we are. About half an hour ago, I was just about to lock up and go to bed, when I had this strange feeling I was being watched. I’ve … Read more
There’s nothing better than having the luxury of escaping from the city to a second property. Getting some much needed fresh air and a good night’s sleep away from the rush of things is a dream, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare – many holiday homes are prime targets for thieves, as they … Read more
Upgrading to a smart video doorbell can be a great, inexpensive way to improve your home security. There are also a number of other great advantages to video doorbells, including being able to communicate with someone at the door without even needing to be at home. One downside to many popular smart video doorbells is … Read more
After finishing my recent in-depth review on the Reolink Argus 3 Pro, a great wireless outdoor security camera, I thought I would answer the question on everyone’s mind – Are Reolink Cameras any good? I’ll give a quick verdict if you’re in a hurry – yes. Reolink have become a strong contender for taking the … Read more