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Home security systems are always a smart investment, as even properties in the safest of neighborhoods could use a second set of eyes. Along with keeping users safe, security systems provide peace of ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Amazon’s new control panel makes using an Alexa-powered smart home as easy as flipping a light switch (only ...

The Echo Hub is Amazon's first true smart control panel, designed to give you an easy way to access every gadget in your smart home. It's compatible with thousands of products, but most homeowners ...

When it comes to professionally installed and monitored home security systems that also offer all the creature comforts of a smart home, no one does it better than Vivint. Most home security systems ...

The best home security systems are user-friendly, affordable and customizable to your needs. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this ...

Imagine walking into your home and, with a single tap on a sleek, wall-mounted screen, adjusting the lights, setting the perfect temperature, or even queuing up your favorite playlist, all without ...

It’s been a few years since Google took the first steps towards what has now become its most ubiquitous and consistent feature across multiple devices: the smart home panel. What started out as simple ...

Power stations have quickly become one of the more popular products we test. It’s easy to see why: They offer silent operation and easy to move to wherever you need power. Their rising popularity has ...