Smart home news, reviews, and guides — making your home smarter.
Smart home news, reviews, and guides — making your home smarter.
Ring launched five new security cameras on October 7, headlined by four Retinal Vision 4K models starting at $99.99 and a $69.99 pan-tilt indoor camera with motion tracking. With flexible power options, Wi-Fi 6, and aggressive pricing that undercuts 2K rivals, the lineup resets expectations for mainstream 4K home security ahead of the holidays.
Read MoreWe checked North American retailers’ live product pages on October 7, 2026 and rounded up five genuine smart home deals worth your money — from a 60%-off Blink Mini 2K+ two-pack camera to the newest Echo Show 5, a Nanoleaf floor lamp, and two eufy security picks. Every price was verified today; coupon codes are noted where needed.
Read MoreBloomberg’s Mark Gurman has clarified that Apple’s in-house home security camera is “completely separate” from the LG-branded accessories reported this week. The privacy-focused device reportedly won’t record video and instead uses AI to sense room occupancy, and is still slated for 2027 as part of a rumored Apple home security system and subscription service.
Read MoreArlo Secure 7 launched September 15, 2026 with AI Threat Assessment, the Arlo Summary digest, and an upgraded Early Warning System. Starting at $7.99/month, the update shows Arlo betting its future on subscription intelligence rather than hardware alone.
Read MoreArlo’s new Essential Solar Security Camera costs $99.99 and pairs an integrated 1.2W solar panel with a 14,790mAh battery rated for up to six months without sunlight. With 2K video, color night vision and AI alerts via Arlo Secure, it ships in mid-October 2026.
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