Motion detectors are widely known for their role in home security systems, but their usefulness extends far beyond guarding ...

One of the best safety measures to take when living alone is to know when someone else is around. A traditional option is ...

Home security systems were once simple: a few sensors, a keypad, and a loud alarm. However, as technology advances and ...

At the RSAC 2025 security conference, we gleaned some useful, easy-to-follow tips to keep your network and data safe, no matter your skill level. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...

Smart home ecosystems have been around for a couple of decades now. The late 2000s and early 2010s saw the rise of now-household names like Nest, Google Home, and Amazon Echo. While the capabilities ...

Have you ever dreamed of a home that practically runs itself—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that knows your schedule, and security systems that work seamlessly in the background? With ...

Home security tech can help with Halloween, even if you're short on decorating time. A few small setting changes can make a big difference for visitors, trick-or-treaters and guests -- without complex ...

Being locked inside by a smart lock failure made me rethink smart home security. Here’s why smart locks still worry me, and why fail-safes matter.