Reolink is stepping up the home security game with two new cameras offering impressive features and practicality. The Reolink Altas PT Ultra Camera and the Reolink Battery Doorbell are designed to make monitoring your home easier and more effective, whether you’re keeping an eye on your front porch or ensuring full coverage around your property.
Govee has just revealed a plethora of new smart lighting products at IFA, promising to brighten up daily life and holiday celebrations alike. The lineup features two flagship LED strip lights: the Govee Strip Light 2 Pro and the Govee COB Strip Light Pro, each designed with cutting-edge technology to enhance the ambiance of any space.
The Baseus Security S1 Pro is a new option in home security that merges practicality with smart technology. This might be the solution if you’ve been looking for a way to keep your home secure without constantly worrying about charging your cameras. The Baseus Security S1 Pro is the world’s first solar-powered tracking security camera system, designed to maximize energy efficiency while providing robust surveillance features.
Morphy Richards, the UK-based brand well-known for its kitchen appliances, has moved into a new category with its latest innovation: the world’s first ductless portable air conditioner. If you’ve considered buying a traditional portable air conditioner for your space but didn’t have a way to vent hot air out of a window through the required duct, you’ll want to check out the Morphy Richards ductless portable air conditioner, which is about to debut on Kickstarter.
Ring has just introduced its latest smart home product, the Ring Battery Doorbell, which is a step up from their popular Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen). This new model boasts a battery life of up to 23% longer, along with many other upgraded features designed to enhance home security with ease.
If you rent a space with unreliable (or nonexistent) central heat and air conditioning, you may have considered buying a portable air conditioner because, unlike window units, they are easier to take when your lease ends. Since many portable ACs don’t offer heating, you’d likely also have to invest in a separate space heater. Before going that route, you should check out the Whynter ARC-1050XPH; it’s an all-in-one solution designed to cool, dehumidify, and heat spaces up to 500 square feet. This unit packs a punch in a sleek, modern package that effortlessly blends into any room.
SKYWORTH has added a new gem to its Lifestyle series with the C1 Canvas Art TV, a product that beautifully blurs the line between technology and art. Designed to be more than just a TV, the C1 Canvas transforms any living space into a personal gallery, making it a must-have for those who appreciate both high-end technology and sophisticated home decor.
Hong Kong-based Govee is a well-established manufacturer of smart home lighting and appliances. Their smart lighting products include gaming lights, TV lights, and wall lights, many of which we have reviewed at Gear Diary. In this review, we look at the Outdoor Triad Floodlight. Although usable for indoor applications, the Govee Outdoor Triad Floodlight features an IP66-rated metal body and IP67-rated control box, making it rugged enough to be used in almost any outdoor environment. I can attest to its weather resistance. I shot sample footage (below) during a fairly strong rainstorm. The floodlight enclosure has a minimalistic look and…
We’ve covered many Eufy security cameras here at GearDiary, but none are as versatile as the Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330. It can connect to the internet via WiFi or 4G cellular and is powered by an included solar panel. It’s a great option for remote installations where power and WiFi may not be available and retails for $249.99.
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Roku here at Gear Diary. Whether you use a simple streaming stick, a more powerful box, a speaker bar, or a smart television, you want to turn to Roku to power it all. Their ecosystem covers everything you need for your entertainment, and it’s so easy to use that you’ll be up and running in no time. It just so happens that there’s never been a better time to upgrade your television because these RokuTV deals will be available for a limited time.
Hong Kong-based Govee, a well-established manufacturer of smart home lighting, is partnering with the Japanese anime series Evangelion to release three new gaming lights: the Govee x Evangelion Glide Y Lights, Gaming Light Bars, and the product they sent me to test, the Govee x Evangelion Gaming Wall Light.
As I’ve shared many times, I am a long-time Sonos fan, and I really enjoy using their audio products. At home, we have at least one of their speakers in each room, their soundbars are connected to our televisions, and their new Roam 2 portable speaker is fantastic. With Sonos Prime Day Deals, you can save up to 29% on some of their most popular speakers.
Amazon has just launched an all-new Echo Spot; it’s a sleek, smart alarm clock with Alexa, and it’s already on sale for Prime members on July 16th and 17th. Featuring a customizable display and vibrant sound, this smart device is designed to help you wake up, wind down, and manage your day more smoothly.
Arlo makes products that provide comprehensive DIY home security solutions with advanced features like 24/7 monitoring, customizable access, seamless integration, and user-friendly design. If you’re in the Arlo ecosystem, you’ll be interested to know that the new Arlo Security Tag is out, and it offers a seamless way to manage your Arlo Home Security System and the Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd Gen). This lightweight and compact tag fits easily on a keyring. It allows you to arm or disarm your security system with a simple tap on the Keypad Sensor Hub or Video Doorbell, making home security management hassle-free.
Amazon-owned Blink has introduced Blink Moments, a new feature that automatically merges clips captured across Amazon Blink cameras into a single video. This feature is rolling out and will be fully accessible to Blink Subscription Plus Plan customers globally in the coming weeks.
A newcomer to the home security market, Singapore-based Safemo (a combination of the words Safe and Mode) offers a new home security system composed of two wireless cameras and a hub with two 5W solar panels. As with other systems on the market, this system can differentiate between people, vehicles, and packages, but unlike other systems, it does so locally using AI and data processing, all without a monthly subscription. Up to six months of data and video (32GB) can be stored on the device. An optional SSD hard drive can add up to 4TB of storage.
I have been reviewing Vivint products for a few years now and am excited about how much their product line has expanded. They keep developing new devices that make your house more secure and smarter. The latest device I have installed is the Vivint Chime Extender, which ensures you never miss a chime, even when away from the smart panel.
There’s something magical about lighted neighborhoods during the holidays. Whether the lights are a minimalistic white or an over-the-top cha-cha display, I love looking at their festive effect. Even so, I’ve never strung lights on my own home; I’ve always thought that doing so would be a hassle, especially since you have to remove them a month or so later and have a safe place to store them. But the new Enbrighten Eternity Lights are making me rethink my stance; they are permanent outdoor LED lights that, once installed, remain in place year-round, providing many outside lighting options.
Roku is best known for its TVs and streaming devices, but it also manufactures related audio devices and accessories and makes smart home products. The Roku Smart Home Starter Kit contains a Roku Indoor Camera, two Roku Smart Bulbs, and two Roku Indoor Smart Plugs; at $53.97, it is a very aggressively priced way of making your home a bit smarter.
The new Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam offers seamless 360° panoramic coverage of any room directly to your smartphone. This versatile camera empowers you to control your viewing angle effortlessly through the Ring App, eliminating blind spots and ensuring complete peace of mind.
Today, Yale has introduced its first retrofit smart security solution, which will make the brand’s security products available for the first time to most US renters. The Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and the wireless Yale Keypad are designed with first-time users, renters, and those hesitant to modify their locks in mind; these products promise an affordable, top-tier, and user-friendly solution, with a myriad of access options for key-free convenience.