Recent Security News, Reviews, and more https://gcp-assets-origin-fly.cnet.com/bundles/cnetcss/images/core/logo/cnet_og.png https://www.cnet.com/topics/security#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d https://www.cnet.com/topics/security#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d https://www.cnet.com/pictures/aibo-robot-dogs-and-the-people-who-love-them/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d37487c7f-b7a3-4df0-99cc-61f032d49651Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:00:01 +0000Sony's companion bot has a loyal following, including one owner with a collection of 28 Aibos.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/install-rings-peephole-cam-in-minutes/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3da21cd0ed-b57c-4ad2-85e6-7e2e0f585a22Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:00:01 +0000The $199 Ring Peephole Cam replaces your existing peephole -- here's how to install it.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/reviews/security-camera-arlo-ultra-4k-high-definition-smart-home-review/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dbca11626-a9c5-46a4-8961-3e0727c70db4Wed, 22 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000Arlo's $600 Ultra 4K UHD Wire-Free Security 2-Camera System is pricey, but possibly worth the splurge.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/arlo-ultra-security-camera-streams-video-in-4k/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc38b9c5c-776b-45d7-a862-76098c99b87dFri, 17 May 2019 12:00:01 +0000Dive into the features of Arlo's $600 4K UHD Wire-Free Security 2-Camera System.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/august-view-doorbell-runs-on-batteries-rather-than-wires/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d9eaf761d-5d47-4aa8-867e-78dd9244da83Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:59:09 +0000The $230 August View Doorbell Camera won't replace an existing hardwired buzzer.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/reviews/august-view-doorbell-camera-runs-on-batteries-for-easy-installation-review/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d77f76ea5-42fe-4414-a790-fd836fa30208Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000The $230 August View Doorbell Camera is a fine buzzer with an improved design and an easy wire-free installation.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/arlos-smart-doorbell-doesnt-have-a-security-camera/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc00d8684-cc92-460d-800a-b341cf8ee6bbFri, 05 Apr 2019 12:00:01 +0000This connected buzzer has two-way audio, but you'll need a separate Arlo cam to actually see who's at your door.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/security-cameras-with-facial-recognition-tech-inside/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3da5c9b2c1-4b0b-4079-92ef-6b0a2681cb38Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:14:41 +0000Take a look at some of the home security cameras that scan faces and tell you who's there.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/reviews/arlo-audio-doorbell-review/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d723c9646-f4c3-4bc8-8cf8-cf299c29e038Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000The $80 Audio Doorbell seems like a great deal at first glance, but you'll need a separate Arlo camera to stream live video.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/see-sunflower-labs-home-security-drones/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d59c7ee8f-ba90-433f-9dd4-c4a100baa592Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:00:00 +0000Here's a look at the San Francisco startup's "Bee" drone, "Sunflower" motion detectors and "Hive" base station.Stephen Shankland https://www.cnet.com/pictures/samsung-smartthings-is-now-in-your-tv-and-on-your-fridge/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d97e46773-4aeb-433b-b8cb-3af00a9d4679Sun, 27 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000The SmartThings smart home platform has expanded beyond an app to Samsung devices in your house.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/smart-home-security-cameras-ces-2019/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3da0054fb8-cdb0-44a0-a39e-f32ffc7e1391Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:49:00 +0000There's a smattering of new security devices at this year's tech convention -- let's take a look.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/reviews/hive-view-outdoor-camera-preview/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d769873ba-b375-4ccc-9a35-1bff95630174Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000Hive adds an outdoor camera to its home security product lineup.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/maximus-camera-floodlight-shines-light-on-your-yard/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d541ce8ae-5497-4a54-bf45-e7a62819348dThu, 25 Oct 2018 19:59:31 +0000The $249 Maximus Camera Floodlight keeps an eye on things outside your house.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/rings-stick-up-cam-wired-finds-a-place-inside-your-home/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3de690927d-1212-4004-9ff4-c0000b68bfefThu, 25 Oct 2018 12:00:20 +0000Meet the $180 Stick Up Cam Wired, Ring's first indoor/outdoor home security camera.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/reviews/maximus-camera-floodlight-review/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d4225557f-fef6-40da-b2b3-0a144ebeb4a1Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:00:20 +0000The Maximus Camera Floodlight saves motion-activated video clips and auto-adjusts its built-in LEDs for you.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/reviews/ring-stick-up-cam-2018-review/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d282139ba-f148-4195-a3fe-31c538bdc9edWed, 24 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000Ring’s Stick Up Cam Wired is solid, but I’m holding out for free cloud video storage.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/solar-powered-buzzer-soaks-up-the-sun-charges-your-doorbell/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3de114bc88-e284-47ac-80e4-b06b28bda4a2Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:26 +0000The Soliom Video Doorbell has a built-in solar panel so you don't have to hardwire it.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/reviews/soliom-video-doorbell-review/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d861923ac-24ae-4eb0-b88d-ff222e8f470dSun, 14 Oct 2018 12:00:22 +0000The $199 Soliom Video Doorbell has potential, but it needs serious work.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/tend-secures-face-detecting-security-camera-can-go-anywhere/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d94d11b51-21c5-483f-89cc-842b12fe29feSun, 30 Sep 2018 12:00:29 +0000Tend Secure's Lynx Pro can go inside or out -- and has facial recognition.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/wisenets-smartcam-n1-spots-faces-and-tells-you-about-it/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3db5d60caf-065e-42d5-962b-545e113c518cSun, 30 Sep 2018 12:00:23 +0000The Wisenet SmartCam N1 is an indoor security camera with facial recognition capabilities.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/reviews/tend-secure-lynx-pro-review/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3df1d0c47e-d3f5-4cba-aa4f-88130c084f7eSat, 29 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000Tend Secure's facial-recognition-enabled Lynx Pro security camera struggled to pick up on faces during my testing.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/reviews/wisenet-smartcam-n1-review/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc29cee95-a8fe-4d8a-a273-5df3e29c5a4fSat, 29 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000Wisenet's SmartCam N1 indoor security camera does a decent job recognizing faces, but you have to pay for cloud storage.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/pictures/cheap-wyze-cam-pan-security-camera-does-more-than-most/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d7131ed8d-37d6-42bb-ae8d-c6150cf88983Sun, 02 Sep 2018 12:00:17 +0000Wyze's $30 Cam Pan indoor security camera has pan and tilt capabilities and works with Amazon Alexa and IFTTT.Megan Wollerton https://www.cnet.com/reviews/wyze-cam-pan-review/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d55a00c65-0337-40c2-85bf-917851eb685fSat, 01 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000Wyze's Cam Pan has all of the security camera basics, a few bonuses and none of the expense.Megan Wollerton