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I Found the Most Useless Home Security Features and Why You Can Ditch Them

Home security systems don't need every add-on. These are the devices and sensors that don't add much value -- and that can ...
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How Home Security Tech Can Also Help Deal With Pests Such as Roaches and Mice

Smart home sensors and cameras can also tackle tiny threats, providing info and options for handling bugs all on your own.

Google is giving older Nest devices a useful security upgrade - no additional costs required

The Google Home features will be included with Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra at no extra cost. Aside from these software upgrades for Google Home users, Google also announced new Nest hardware, ...

Google Brings Gemini AI To Home For Smarter Nest Cameras, Doorbells And Speakers

Home automation is one of those things that's both much older than people think—the foundations were laid in 1966—and yet ...
How-To Geek on MSN

How I Built a Cheap Alarm System With Home Assistant and Some Sensors

To arm the system, all you need to do is turn on your automation under the Settings > Automations and scenes menu via the “Automations” tab. To disable it, just turn it off. To stop the alarm once ...

Your Smart Home Might Not Be As Secure As You Think

Smart home devices can streamline a lot of your day-to-day tasks: With an internet connection and some simple automations, you may never have to carry house keys, turn off the lights, or touch your ...

Is it worth upgrading to Wi-Fi 7? My advice after testing this next-gen router at home

The Asus RT‑BE86U offers robust security and blazing next‑gen internet speeds - but is upgrading necessary right now?
Android

From Security to Cool Tweaks — OnePlus 12’s September Update Is Here

The OnePlus 12 is now receiving the OxygenOS 15.0.0.860/861 update globally, bringing the September 2025 Android security patch along with several improvements. The update enhances animations for Live ...