Doorbells

Maria Diaz/ZDNETImagine setting up a shiny new video doorbell from Amazon on your front door to surveil all your family's comings and goings, your friends' visits, your packages getting delivered, your daily schedule, and your kids as they come home from school. Now picture this: Someone thousands of miles away watching your video feed unbeknownst to you.Also: The best Ring doorbellsThis is the scenario a Consumer Reports investigation discovered from video doorbell brands widely sold on Amazon, Walmart, Temu, and…

Several internet-connected doorbell cameras have a security flaw that allows hackers to take over the camera by just holding down a button, among other issues, according to research by Consumer Reports. On Thursday, the non-profit Consumer Reports published research that detailed four security and privacy flaws in cameras made by EKEN, a company based in Shenzhen, China, which makes cameras branded as EKEN, but also, apparently, Tuck and other brands. These relatively cheap doorbell cameras were available on online…

There may be bad news if you purchased one of Amazon’s “Overall Picks” for video doorbells in recent months. New tests from Consumer Reports find that popular doorbell cameras sold under names including Eken and Tuck are rife with security flaws that make it dead simple for anyone to watch your camera footage.Prepping the Sandworm Scenes in Dune: Part TwoConsumer Reports looked at ten seemingly identical video doorbells sold under various names including Eken and Tuck that are widely available on websites including…

Let them warm up before chargingWhen you bring your Nest or Ring doorbell in for charging in the winter, let them reach room temperature before charging. If you plug them in right away, it could either damage the battery or make the charging take longer (it may not work at all until the battery is no longer freezing).Never charge your smart doorbell outside in the winter. Always bring them indoors for charging.Charge fully before returning them to the outdoorsWhen you charge your Nest or Ring doorbells, make sure to…

On a Monday afternoon in late June, two women were outside on the 500 block of Gridley Avenue in Akron, Ohio, when they were shot. Moments earlier, three young men pulled up in a silver Ford Taurus, exited the vehicle, and opened fire before driving away, according to local media accounts. More than 40 shell casings were recovered, reports say, with bullets striking several vehicles and homes. One of the victims, a 65-year-old woman, said she was shot in the shoulder while sitting on her porch. “I’ve lived here for 41…

Here at iMore, we know a thing or two about smart video doorbells, especially ones that work with Apple's HomeKit ecosystem and the Apple Home app. Cyber Monday is often the perfect time to add products to your smart home or to take the plunge in building one for the very first time. With that in mind, we've found not one, not two, but four HomeKit video doorbells from our best HomeKit video doorbells for the Home app roundup that are discounted during the Cyber Monday sales event, currently happening this weekend. It's…

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 specs: Power: Wired | Video: 1536p HD+ Live Video, HDR, Live View, Color Night Vision | Field of View: 150° horizontal, 150° vertical | Audio: Two-way talk | Motion detection: 3D with Bird's Eye ViewThe Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 was the first Ring device to feature 3D Motion Detection, which reduces false motion alerts like cars or the wind. When combined with Bird's Eye View, you'll get a map showing the exact path someone took when approaching your front door. For those times when you are not…

Ring Video Doorbell 4 tech specs: Field of view: 160 degrees | History: 180 days | Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight: 8.5 ounces | Dimensions:  5.1 x 2.4 x 1.1 inchesIf you are on a budget, the Ring Video Doorbell 4 is the best cheap wireless doorbell. "The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 is often considered the best wireless doorbell due to its advanced features, including 3D motion detection, customizable motion zones, and 1536p HD video resolution," said John Willis, founder of Convert Free. With HD video and embedded…

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Those who've been in the market for a video doorbell to add to their array of smart home devices may want to check out a sale on some options from Google Nest. A sale has dropped the prices of…

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Amazon is on its Blink video doorbells and cameras, so folks who've been looking to add to their setup may be interested in checking out these deals. Several of the gadgets have dropped to…