All articles tagged with #smart home security
Security researchers demonstrated how AI systems, specifically Google's Gemini, can be hacked using poisoned calendar invites to manipulate smart home devices, causing actions like turning off lights and opening shutters without user consent, highlighting new vulnerabilities in connected home security.
Amazon is offering Prime members an all-time-low price of $49 for the Ring Battery Video Doorbell, a highly rated, easy-to-install, wire-free security device with HD video, motion detection, and two-way talk, exclusively during Prime Day.
Wyze has introduced a new Bulb Cam that transforms any existing light socket into a security camera, offering 2K resolution, wide dynamic range, color night vision, and easy setup by simply screwing in the device, making outdoor security more accessible and affordable.
ADT is poised to launch a new Smart Home Security System, a collaboration with Google, following the discontinuation of the Google Nest Secure system. Leaked support pages and a setup video on ADT’s YouTube page suggest the new system will feature improved hardware and integration with Z-Wave products and Google Nest devices. Former Nest Secure customers may find this new offering a compelling alternative to ADT’s previous DIY option, ADT Self Setup, and should consider waiting until May 7th, 2024, to see if the new system materializes and meets their needs.
Philips Hue introduces new smart lighting options including the Dymera wall light for indoor and outdoor use, pendant cord, and more. The company also launches the Philips Hue Secure floodlight camera in the European Union and announces its upcoming release in the United States. Additionally, Philips Hue expands its smart home security offerings with the Secure starter kit, floodlight camera, and app features.
Philips Hue is entering the smart home security market with the launch of Philips Hue Secure, a DIY security system that integrates with their smart lighting system. The system includes new cameras and sensors that can activate Hue lights to flash red or white and sound an alarm when triggered. The cameras have 1080p video, two-way talk, end-to-end encryption, and smart alerts. However, they are expensive and require a subscription fee to view recorded footage. The system lacks compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Home at launch, but integration is in the works. The new products include wired and battery-powered cameras, a floodlight camera, and contact sensors for windows and doors.
Abode users can now control and automate Google Nest products natively inside the Abode app, thanks to the Google Nest Device Access Program API. The integration works with all Google Nest Thermostats, Nest cameras and doorbells, and the Google Nest Hub Max. Users can set their alarm system to arm automatically when their Nest Thermostat switches to “away” and have their Google Nest Cam with floodlight send an alert to a professional monitoring service if it spots someone lurking on their property.