Category: Home security
Which? exposes risk of smart doorbells
Smart doorbells sold for low prices on online marketplaces can be easily switched off, stolen or hacked by criminals, a Which? investigation has found. Which? bought 11 smart doorbells, some of which looked very similar to Amazon Ring or Google Nest models, available from popular online marketplaces such as Amazon Marketplace and eBay. Working with…
Number of UK CCTV cameras tops 5 million
The number of CCTV Cameras in the UK may be as many as 5.2 million, with 1 camera for every 13 people as the popularity of public surveillance, home CCTV and doorbell camera use increases. 96% of the total number of cameras in the UK are now operated by private businesses and homeowners. Previously the…
Benefits From a Home Alarm System
Do you ever sit at home at night, worrying that your house is not secure against potential intruders? Have you had break-ins before and suffered property damage or loss? If you can answer yes to these questions, it is probably time to get serious about a home alarm system. Even if you have not had…
Yale launches Smart Water Sensor to warn of home leaks
Security expert Yale has launched a Smart Water Sensor that lets homeowners know if their property is in danger of flooding, in order to combat the devastation left behind by leaks. Research from the Association of British Insurers states that the UK insurance industry pays out £2.5m every day for escape of water home insurance…
Kami launches outdoor security camera for £65
Kami, the smart home security brand from YI Technology, has announced the UK launch of the Kami Outdoor Security Camera. Offering night vision, reliable human motion detection and an IP-65 weather resistant design, the Kami Outdoor Security Camera also features a wide-angled lens for filming in 1080p video. Starlight Night Vision technology enables clear playback…
More than 100,000 hackable cameras in UK homes, warns Which?
Image: Paul Marrapese More than 100,000 hackable cameras are active in UK homes due to a combination of serious security flaws with the devices themselves and a popular app many of them use, a new Which? investigation has found. The flaws, which affect dozens of camera brands made by the China-based…
Swann launches wire free security camera
DIY home security firm Swann has launched a wire free Security Camera that it claims can be set-up in seconds and which can be mounted both indoors or outdoors. Featuring free facial recognition for up to ten people, the wire free camera also boasts True Detect™ heat and motion sensing as well as infrared night…
Master Lock introduces outdoor biometric padlock
American security brand Master Lock has launched a weatherproof and attack resistant biometric padlock that allows rapid fingerprint unlocking without the need for a traditional key. Designed for Airbnb hosts and families alike, the outdoor Biometric Padlock can save up to 10 different fingerprints so that access can be shared with your most trusted contacts. …
Smart thermostat tops smarthome gadget list, survey shows
A smart thermostat, available from companies such as Google and Nest, tops the list of smart home products that Brits expect to own this year, according to a survey from house buying company Sellhousefast.uk It surveyed 1,462 UK households to discover the smart home products they intend to own in 2020 and found that thermostat…
Ring Indoor Cam now available in UK for £49
Launched in the US late last year, the Ring Indoor Cam is now available to buy in the UK from Ring.com, Amazon.co.uk and selected retailers, with an RRP of just £49. The Indoor Cam can be easily mounted or placed on a flat surface just about anywhere in the home and features up to 1080p HD…
