Video doorbells have continued to evolve their specs, both inside the doorbell itself and the cloud features on offer. As with all cameras, the resolution of video doorbells has increased with many low budget devices now offering 1080p. But what, about 4k video doorbells? Well sadly none exist just yet, but in this guide, we’ll … Read more
If you’re serious about your home security, chances are that you’ll have a power over ethernet (POE) security system, or will be considering heading down that route. With power over ethernet devices, both the power and internet connection are supplied through the same wiring, a cat 5e or 6 ethernet cable that will be connected … Read more
Arlo is a US home automation company that makes a range of security cameras, lights and more recently, doorbells. Most of it’s signature devices play nicely with smart home assistants and in this guide we’ll share all of the commands for Alexa. Arlo Alexa Skill It only has a 2 star rating after more than … Read more
Given the popularity of renting among tech-savvy young professionals, it’s no surprise that people are asking for more information about using video doorbells in rented properties. In this guide, we’ll break down the key points to consider and give some advice on using a video doorbell without upsetting the landlord or your neighbours. Installing a … Read more
Many of the popular video doorbells (also known as a wi-fi doorbell), including market leader Ring, require a subscription in order to get access to recorded footage. But there’s growing demand for devices that don’t come with any added strings. But that’s not the only option, in this guide I’ll share the best video doorbells … Read more
Ever since the first video doorbell came out in 2013, they have changed how we interact with visitors to our homes. We can tell the neighbour we’re not home, tell the delivery driver to leave a parcel in the shed and make sure we avoid those cold callers. The market has grown in both directions, … Read more
Whilst you’re away from home for long periods of time is when it’s most vulnerable to robberies. But with smart home automation, you can make it seem as if someone is home and help reduce your risk. This subject always reminds me of that scene in Home Alone, with the dancing mannequins to look like … Read more
