In December 2017, Ooma moved beyond its VoIP and communications expertise by purchasing Butterfleye, the maker of a connected security camera by the same name. Presumably, the idea of the acquisition was to add a camera option to Ooma's DIY home … [Read more...]
Wyze Came v2 review: You get a lot of webcam for just $20
I recently recouped all of the money I spent (and then some) on a Nest web cam when our parked car was hit in front of our house. Thanks to the camera footage, I was able to prove who damaged our vehicle and saved myself more than $1,400 in … [Read more...]
Nest Secure monitoring will cost you, but… will you pay?
If you’re buying into the Nest Secure security system and want professional system monitoring, it’s going to cost you. We knew this when Nest introduced its product in September, but what we didn’t know was the pricing specifics. And now we … [Read more...]
Nest debuts Nest Secure home system and has a Thread router called Nest Connect
It's almost hard to believe that then Google, now Alphabet, bought Nest in January, 2014 when looking at Nest's evolving product line since then. There's been very little notable Google influence. With several new hardware products announced today, … [Read more...]
Home security companies fight to be the gateway drug for smart homes
Home security is getting interesting. At the high end, there is a battle between service providers such as ADT, Honeywell and Alarm.com to roll out new services and connected offerings that cost less and provide more home automation. This involves … [Read more...]