Security

Matter, Thread, local RTSP, and a surprisingly good night image — if you can live with Aqara’s still-busy app.

August 4, 2026 · 11 min read

Matter over Thread, a quieter motor, and a keypad that does not look like a science fair.

June 22, 2026 · 9 min read

Full replacements, retrofits, and the one we would put on a street-facing door.

August 12, 2026 · 10 min read

Porch, hallway, and local-storage picks that do not require joining a video cult.

September 12, 2026 · 10 min read

Frigate, Reolink, and UniFi against Ring and Nest — what you actually trade for no monthly fee.

September 12, 2026 · 11 min read

Battery, solar, and mesh kits that do not fall off the network every thunderstorm.

September 12, 2026 · 9 min read

Local SD, NVRs, and HomeKit Secure Video — the options that still record when you cancel the plan.

September 12, 2026 · 8 min read

No-drill locks, plugs, and leak sensors a landlord will not confiscate.

September 12, 2026 · 9 min read

The cheapest doorbell to buy isn’t the cheapest to own. We ranked Ring, Nest, and Eufy on three years of hardware plus subscription.

October 25, 2026 · 13 min read

Ring has 4K, more models, and the bigger ecosystem. Nest has the better head-to-toe view and Gemini. Both charge to save your video.

October 25, 2026 · 9 min read