The O.MG cable is a $119 iPhone cable with a dirty secret: embedded inside it is a web server and keylogger that can literally steal the keystrokes right from your computer.
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Did you see Eufy’s new wireless cameras?
For me, any sort of “smart” home security is a relatively new thing, in terms of what I consider installing at my house. I mean, it’s not like standard locks were causing me problems. But, ever since installing the touch smart lock, and having a camera up front in our doorbell, I do like the convenience and remote monitoring capabilities that it adds. Not to mention, the fact that Eufy stores the data all local (either on the device or on the hub) rather than a server somewhere else, that’s something I like. I thought I knew which cameras I would add to my setup, and then the Eufy SoloCam line was announced.
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In review: Eufy Smart Lock Touch & WiFi
While you’re no doubt familiar with the Anker brand (for their solid electronics, audio, and accessories), you may not be as familiar with their sub-brand eufy. The products there are focused more on things that are for the home – think stuff like robotic vacuums and security-focused items. I’ve had one of their video doorbells installed for awhile now, and recently tried out two of their smart lock products.
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Now Funding: the eufy Security SmartDrop
Even before the global pandemic gave us second thoughts about leaving our homes, there was no denying that we were all buying things online more and more. While you could certainly have some things delivered to your office, by and large you’ve got things delivered to home. Which is why we’ve seen articles (and even videos) on package theft going on. Getting video of the perpetrator is one thing, but if you want to prevent it outright? Something like the eufy Security SmartDrop is where it’s at.
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Google and ADT – get ready for Google to become a home security company
Google has a history of partnering with companies and then swallowing them whole. Google has a strong partnership with ADT home security to install Google Assistant and Nest products.
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Keeping an eye on things with the Eufy Wireless Video Doorbell
Back at the start of the year, we brought you word of the soon-arriving Eufy Wireless Video Doorbell (and before that we talked about the wired version). Well. in that time, we got a review sample in, and it finally warmed up enough around here for the install, so we’re ready to talk about the digital door knocker.
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The Gate Labs Video Smart Lock Secures and Monitors
Welcome to the Gate smart lock – a front door smart lock that incorporates a traditional keyed deadbolt, multiple access keypad, person identification camera, and two-way audio system all in one. I’ve had this installed on my house for about 2 weeks now, and it’s been an interesting intro to smart home locks.
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Coming soon – the Eufy wireless video doorbell
If you recall, back in November, we brought you word of the Eufy Video Doorbell, which we felt was vastly superior to the Ring offerings as it offered one crucial component – on-board storage for the video, meaning you own your data. One potential drawback in that product – for some renters and homeowners – was that it was a wired installation. Later this quarter we?ll see a wireless version of that doorbell hitting the market.
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The eufyCam 2 sees through the dark
That’s right, friends – you no longer need to attack the darkness with magic missile (bonus internet points for you if you got the reference, friend). While Eufy is no stranger to camera systems, or embedding cameras in other products (like a doorbell or floodlight), they’ve got a new release coming up that looks pretty amazing for starting out monitoring your house from scratch – enter, the eufyCam 2.
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Light up the night with the Eufy Smart Floodlight
Let?s keep the home security (and self-monitored) theme going, again with our friends from Eufy. Say you?ve already got a video doorbell installed, and now you?re interested to keep an eye on what?s going on out behind your house, or over by the garage. That?s where security lights come in handy, particularly those with motion detectors. But what if you could also wrap a camera in there as well? That?s precisely what the Eufy Smart Floodlight offers.
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