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Our Ring cameras and doorbells are vital parts of our home security. So it stands to reason that when we view our smart camera footage, one of the most important factors is that we can actually decipher what we’re looking at. It makes all the difference to know whether we’re looking at a person – … Read more
Have you been having some trouble with the snapshot feature on your Ring cameras? If you have been, it turns out that you’re not alone. The Ring snapshot feature has a reputation for being a little buggy. However, most of the fixes are easy and can be quickly done by simply updating and restarting the … Read more
Though it’s been around since about 1999, the 5 GHz band of Wi-Fi has become increasingly popular more so in the years following 2009 when home networks were first becoming popular. 5 GHz Wi-fi is a short-range, but high-speed band of Wi-Fi, and is often praised as being the best band to connect your devices … Read more
Reolink recently got in touch with me, asking if I wanted to review one of their cameras. I opted for their RLC-810A, a 4K, 8 megapixel smart camera which records with MUCH better image quality than Ring does. This video compares the Reolink 4K footage with my Ring Floodlight Cam Plus, that records in full … Read more
Your Ring event history shows you all the motion events that have gone on while you’ve been away. This is a great tool for staying on top of everything from deliveries to home security. However, what do you do when events start to go missing from your history? The event history is something of a … Read more
Wyze cameras have undoubtedly become one of the most popular smart home cameras on the market. This is due in part to their ease of use, compact size, and affordability. But just as with all technology, sometimes, things go wrong. One issue that some Wyze users have run into is their camera footage not displaying … Read more
If you own a home, you no doubt have homeowner’s insurance, in fact it’s acutally a requirement that you do! You also no doubt want to make sure you maximize whatever discounts may be available to you. One way many homeowners save on their insurance, is by using a security system to protect their home. … Read more
Have you been getting a lot of blank notifications from your Ring camera? There’s a good chance that your Ring device is having trouble either recording video or sending it back to your smartphone. We’re going to take a deep dive into what causes Ring to start missing video recordings. The most common cause for … Read more
One of the biggest shake-ups to wireless networks is right around the corner. We’ve been relying on the WPA2 standard since 2004, but WPA3 just started rolling out in 2020. This is a new hardware update for Wi-Fi security and it’s going to mean big changes for smart home devices. We’re going to see more … Read more
Error messages! Whether they’re from your computer, phone, car – we all hate them! The fixes often involve a lot of work, complicated measures, or are just plain costly. Now what if this happens with one or more of your smart cameras? The most common problem people usually run into when it comes to their … Read more