Founded in 2010 by two Apple engineers, Nest first wowed the industry with its smart thermostat, the Nest Learning Thermostat. Since the brand has introduced an array of smart home and home security products, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and home security cameras. Nest was acquired by Google in January 2014, and today, all […]
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Since 1976, First Alert has been providing protection for homes. The company launched with battery-operated smoke detectors, then followed in 1996 with carbon monoxide alarms. Over the years, it has continued to introduce dependable home safety products that include home security systems, safes and more. First Alert has a solid reputation for providing dependable smoke
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You may already know Ring is a smart home and security company offering a wide variety of DIY equipment, from its revolutionary video doorbell to smart lights and locks that cater to every inch of your home. Ring started out as an idea for a video doorbell on the television show “Shark Tank,” and ended
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When it comes to wireless technology, you’ve probably know all about Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but what about Z-Wave? Since hitting the market more than a decade ago, Z-Wave has become an increasingly popular wireless technology for connecting smart home products, including things like smart lights, smart thermostats and home security systems. Here, we take a
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Both Ring and SkyBell are leaders in the smart doorbell space, establishing themselves as solid choices for consumers who want to increase their front-door security. These video doorbells are user-friendly and can be easily installed by most consumers. Both companies’ doorbells use apps to alert users when someone is near their front door and allow
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Choosing between Ring and Nest for your home security and/or smart home features? The two companies seem very similar, but there are some things you should know before you make your pick. Nest may be best known as the creator of the smart thermostat that changed the way we heat and cool our homes. But
