Any articles relating to smart doorbells and/or smart cameras, a great way of getting home surveillance with over-the-internet playback and recording.
Wyze cameras are some of the most widely used smart cameras in the modern smart home. They’re inexpensive and can easily be found at most online and in-person retailers. For the most part, these cameras work great – with only occasional issues. One issue that some users have found is that their camera’s footage gets … Read more
Using Ring’s video doorbells and cameras to protect our homes is pretty common. Someone rings the bell or walks past, you see them on the Ring app, and that’s pretty much that. But what about if you want to protect something a little more mobile? Say – your car? In the ongoing pursuit of security, … Read more
Ring users have captured plenty of strange things on their Ring cameras, but some of the strangest things are actually distortion that can ruin your live view and recordings. Weird lines streaking across your Ring video can be caused by a weak Wi-Fi connection struggling to process the image information. This could also be caused … Read more
Home security is a top concern on all of our minds. As such, many have armed their homes with smart cameras for that necessary security. One brand many people use, is Blink. To better achieve that sense of security, many have wondered if their Blink cameras and doorbells can record continuously. Having continuous, 24/7 recording … Read more
So we’re all aware of the ever-popular motion-activated smart home security cameras. They’re the most popular cameras found in many smart homes today, and they work great! But what if you want your cameras to record with a different trigger? Say – with sound? Many people have wondered whether there is such a thing as … Read more
When it was first released, 5 GHz WiFi was advertised as being faster and sometimes ‘more reliable’ than 2.4 GHz WiFi. Whilst this is broadly true, many Ring and Nest devices still seem to only support 2.4 GHz WiFi. This got me wondering whether this can lead to worse connections for your smart devices, and … Read more
Wired Ring devices have the convenience of not needing frequent battery changes, but they are at the mercy of the safety and reliability of your home’s wiring. What should you do if you keep seeing the danger alert in your Ring doorbell Device Health? The first thing you want to do is use a voltmeter … Read more
One of the most important features in the Ring app is also one of the most buggy and inconsistent. How are you supposed to make the most of your smart devices when you can’t get them connected to the internet in the first place? The easiest way to force an update to the Device Health … Read more
Night vision is one of the best selling points of Ring’s doorbells and cameras, but what happens when it just doesn’t work? Ring cameras can struggle in low-light environments. You can take advantage of settings like Color Night Vision or the new night vision options in newer Ring cameras and doorbells. You can also make … Read more
Ring cameras are widely popular tools in home security as they help monitor the inside and outside of your home or business. Because of this, they’ve become an indispensable tool to many. As reliable as these cameras usually are, there are occasional issues. Some Ring users have experienced problems with the time or timezone being … Read more