Tag: home security
Security cameras are going cheap for Prime Day in Australia — here are 5 subscription-free options for a safer home
While the TechRadar Australia team has been knee-deep in covering this week’s Amazon Prime Day sale, we were rocked by the news of my colleague, Max Langridge, recording a break-in attempt at his home with a Ring security camera. It was enough for him to bolster security further by picking…
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I was skeptical about the necessity for home security cameras — a late-night scare has now changed my mind
Smart home security cameras are nothing new. They’ve been protecting Australian homes for well over a decade now, but for a long time I never felt the need for them. This was predominantly because for the majority of my adult life living away from home, I’ve been in rented accommodation,…
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The new Blink Outdoor 2K+ is a sharper budget camera to protect your property, with one frustrating catch
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Blink Outdoor 2K+: two-minute review Blink has become the brand you recommend to people who don’t really want a…
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Blink cameras are super cheap for Prime Day, but these 5 subscription-free alternatives are just as good — and deeply discounted too
There are huge savings on Blink home security cameras this Amazon Prime Day, but don’t rush to grab one just yet. Although basic features are included with Blink cameras — live view and two-way-talk — for anything more advanced you’ll need a Blink subscription in addition to the cost of…
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Should I buy a Blink or Ring doorbell this Prime Day? Two big video doorbell brands compared
Two of the biggest brands in the video doorbell market are Blink and Ring. Incidentally, both are owned by Amazon, which means both have more than their fair share of deals this Amazon Prime Day. If you’re not sure which brand is better, read on. In this guide I’ll summarize…
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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
Fitting a video doorbell is an excellent way to boost your home security, but if you rent your home or live in an apartment, they’re just not possible. That’s where the catchily-named EZVIZ EP4 Wire-Free Peephole Door Viewer comes in. This little 4K camera fits in your front door’s spyhole,…
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