What do you get when you combine a security camera with a doorbell? The Google Nest Video doorbell! Also called Hello, the Google Nest is a wireless smart camera doorbell that allows you to keep track of the activity at your front door as well as talk to visitors, whenever and wherever you are. Google … Read more
This is a question a lot of people ask. After spending upwards of $200 on a Nest Hello video doorbell it’s certainly understandable to feel a little reluctance to pay an $80 a year Nest Aware subscription fee on top of that. There are definitely benefits to having a subscription however it is not essential … Read more
There are so many security systems out there it can be hard to know which one to choose! And let’s face it, no one wants to sit and page through website after website looking at reviews and prices and tech specs. Who has that kind of time? But how else are you going to find … Read more
Ring is a very trusted brand among video doorbells – they were the first to introduce video doorbells to the general public and they continue to bring out innovative products in this area. There are a number of Ring video Doorbells available. One of our favorites for 2022 is the Ring Video Doorbell 3. In this … Read more
Glass has been used for windows for thousands of years. The Romans are likely to have been the ones who first used glass for windows in Egypt around 100 AD. Before that glass, cloth, wood or paper was used to cover window openings. In this day and age paper would be utterly useless – besides … Read more
Your car key, your home key, your office key: between them all, your keychain is admittedly quite full. It’s also pretty weighty in your pocket or your purse. Sometimes you wish you could forego keys entirely. You’ve had a neighbor switch to a keyless door lock recently with very good results, and you’re thinking maybe … Read more
In our recent posts, we discussed both the Ring and Nest video doorbells. The former, which is owned by Amazon, and the latter, produced by Google, are two of the best doorbell security options on the market today. Just which one is the better of the two, though? While the Ring and Nest secure doorbells … Read more
If you were to buy a Ring doorbell, would you be hit with yet more recurring charges or could you avoid them? This is a popular question in today’s world, we pay for a lot of monthly subscriptions. If you use a video streaming service like Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+, you’re charged for these each … Read more
In a recent blog post, we introduced the Ring video doorbell. This is a home security solution that lets you see what’s going on outside and inside your property via an app and a video feed through the device itself. Should you consider this option for your own home, you may have questions about how … Read more
The year is just about over, and with the start of a new one, you might resolve to beef up your DIY home security. You know there are lots of decent or good options out there, but you want only the best. What are some of the most highly rated DIY home security systems on … Read more