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This is a small price to pay for security in the minds of most homeowners, however, and a fair deal for those who are away from home a lot of the time. They
want to see what is happening at their home, and if they have a doorbell camera they are essentially paying for peace of mind. Most homeowners feel that is a price they are happy to pay, because they don’t have to worry about whether someone ringing the security doorbell will realize they aren’t home and try to cause a problem. Being able to communicate through the camera and doorbell arrangement lets anyone ringing the bell think that someone is home, which can more easily deter vandals, burglars, and others who could become a problem. When we reviewed the August Doorbell Cam Pro back in 2017, it earned our Editors' Choice for its sharp video quality, clean two way audio, and easy installation. The newest member of the August family, the wireless View Doorbell Camera $229, is even easier to install than its wired sibling and delivers sharp video, so why does it receive a lower rating?For starters, its iOS app can use some fine tuning. But more importantly, the battery powered View suffered from Wi Fi issues in testing, frequently losing 2. 4GHz connectivity. It definitely has a lot of potential that can be realized with future updates, but for now, the
Ring Video Doorbell 2 remains our top recommendation for wire free video doorbells. At 5. 2 by 1.
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It works with a lot of other smart home systems, so for example it can turn on all your Philips Hue lights, making it easier to find your way out. However, if you don't want to spend more than $100 on a
smoke detector—you should have several in your home—then check out the Roost Smart Battery. This 9 volt Wi Fi connected battery costs just $35, goes into any smoke detector, and alerts your phone when the alarm goes off. Make sure you check out all of our top picks for smart speakers, lights, locks, and more on our best smart home gadgets page. Like the Nest Protect, the OneLink Safe and Sound detects smoke and carbon monoxide, sends an alert to your smartphone, and tells you the type and location of the fire or condition. But for those times when it's not warning you of fire, you can use it for a great many other things. With Amazon's Alexa and a very competent 10 watt speaker, the Safe and Sound can play music, listen to audiobooks, and access Alexa's thousands of skills. It's also compatible with Apple's HomeKit. However, the Safe and Sound requires a hard wired connection, and we found that the location of these connections doesn't make it the most
conducive for using all of Alexa's capabilities. Of the 200 odd reviews on Amazon where it has an average rating of 3. 3 stars, the most positive commenters noted its ease of installation, as well as the fact that they could stream music, and that the alarm's nightlight was bright.
