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John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

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Your home security can start with a single cam. Today's models flaunt high resolutions and large fields of view to capture important action with motion detection, from the entryway to the driveway and ...

These devices are scams at best and come packed with malware at worst. Here's how to spot them and why you should never buy. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, ...

Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's Commerce team. When she's not writing and editing, she's either hiking through the redwoods or curled up with a good book and a lazy dog. Expertise ...