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3 minute read So you bought into Ring because the doorbells are cheap, the cameras work, and the app does the job. Then you got an iPhone, fell in love with the Apple Home app, asked Siri to show you the front door, and got back a polite “I can’t help with that.” Welcome to … Read more
2 minute read If you read my last piece about Home security cams, you know I went into this “experiment” really hoping Reolink would come out on top. Better privacy, local storage, PTZ on the E1 Zoom, person and pet detection without a subscription. What’s not to like? Looking at the stats this looked like … Read more
I’m currently testing both Ring and Reolink at my house, so I have a personal stake in figuring out which one actually delivers. Here is what I’ve learned so far and what anyone shopping for home security cameras should think about before buying. Wired vs. Wi-Fi Wired PoE (power over ethernet) cameras are reliable and … Read more