The Google Nest Hub It’s true. Google Home is a great partner for home security, but if you want to maximize your system, you’re going to have to pick the right one. Don’t worry, though — I’ve spent ...

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And this latest model is keeping me pretty comfortable. The 4th Gen Nest Learning Thermostat comes with a lot of the features its predecessor had, but some things are new or at least newly emphasized.

Following the death of Nest Secure, strong integration between ADT and Google promised to be a replacement. The original system wasn’t, but now that we’ve had a chance to try the new one ...

Internet-connected security cameras are one of the best ways to monitor and protect your home. With customizable motion ...

The original Nest Protect combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm aims to make that alarm in your house "less annoying." Consumer Reports tested it in February 2014.

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At a minimum, we wanted door and window sensors that would cause a siren to go off if opened while the system was armed. That ...

Despite its name, Google’s powerful and versatile Nest Doorbell (battery) can operate on either battery power or your home’s existing low-voltage wiring that powers your current doorbell.