As you go about your day around the house, you're bound to have some nitpicks, as there are likely plenty of nooks and crannies that could use a little more light to make your life easier. You want to ...

Kangaroo presents a very low barrier to entry when it comes to home security, but it’s extremely feature limited and it only protects your home while you’re not in it. Motion sensors are an essential ...

A simple sensor inside the mailbox can cue an instant voice alert indoors First, set up the YoLink motion sensor using its app, and then attach it to the inside of the mailbox (it's magnetic). Next, ...

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 ...

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Smart homes were once the stuff of futurism, but they're here and they're surprisingly affordable and easy to implement ...

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