We've gathered up the best tricks and tips from CNET's experts to help you optimize your smart home experience.

1. Use motion-activated cameras: Install motion-activated security cameras to monitor your decorations. Many security cameras send real-time notifications to your phone, allowing you to act quickly if ...

Plus, property owners may make it clear in leases that they have control over common home security like video doorbells or ...

"A package locker anchored to your porch is the best option for (preventing) package thefts," Insalaco said. But if you can't ...

ContractSimpliSafeWith SimpliSafe, you can choose between self-monitoring and professional monitoring. If you self-monitor, ...

Rick and Morty” and “Community" showrunner Dan Harmon sits down with MSNBC’s Ari Melber for an extended conversation on how ...

We interviewed a top criminologist about how burglars choose houses: While thieves are getting smarter, it may be simpler ...

He remains most at home on a tracto... Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true ...

Pterodactyl® is a free, open-source game server management panel built with PHP, React, and Go. Designed with security in mind, Pterodactyl runs all game servers in isolated Docker containers while ...

I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other ...

Buying a home security system can be pricey, especially if you’re buying from a reputable brand like ADT. On top of the equipment cost, there’s a monthly monitoring fee to keep your security system ...

As we expanded on in our SimpliSafe review, SimpliSafe is capable of integrating with voice assistants, smart locks, and several other smart home products. SimpliSafe has outdone itself this year by ...