I installed this brilliant peephole camera in 10 minutes, and it’s a great subscription-free alternative to a video doorbell for renters and apartment-dwellers

If you live in an apartment or rented house, this clever little camera gives you all the best features of a video doorbell without damaging your door.
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The Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite is a clever, affordable Matter lock with no subscription fee, but a few rough edges

A renter-friendly smart lock that plays nicely with all the main smart home platforms, once you’ve navigated the instruction manual.
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This clever peephole camera is perfect for renters, adding smart home video without wires, drilling, or an expensive subscription

EZVIZ’s new EP4 door camera looks like an excellent alternative to video doorbells, especially for rental properties
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Google says Nest cameras can now identify and track your furry friends at home

Google’s Pet Memory lets supported Nest cameras identify pets by name, but Ring’s Search Party backlash shows why AI pet recognition already carries privacy baggage.

With 4G connectivity in addition to the usual Wi-Fi, the IMOU AOV PT is the ideal security camera for large properties

No Wi-Fi signal? No problem — this solid security camera has you covered, with solar charging and optional on-board storage for your videos as well.
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The Secret of Local Video Storage for Security Cams: No Fees, No Cloud Data

Ditch cloud storage and dodge monthly fees with this DIY security camera solution for your privacy.

Tired of blurry pictures from your video doorbell? Blink just launched its first doorbell with 2K video — and it’s only $50

The Blink Doorbell 2K+ is available in wired and battery-powered versions, and US subscribers can get AI-generated video descriptions sent to their phones.
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The extremely handy Ring Battery Doorbell is now even cheaper at 40% off on Amazon

The Ring Battery Doorbell is a good way to keep an eye on who’s calling at home, and it’s even cheaper now it’s on sale at Amazon.
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