Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) Explained: What Works Without a Plan?

The Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) is an inexpensive plug-in camera, but recorded video sits behind a Ring plan. Here is what the camera does, what stays free, and who should look elsewhere.

The Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) is an inexpensive plug-in camera, but recorded video sits behind a Ring plan. Here is what the camera does, what stays free, and who should look elsewhere.

The Yale Assure Lock 2 comes in touchscreen and keypad versions, keyed and keyless, with optional Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, and Matter modules. Here is how to pick the right one.

Voice assistants, smart lights, thermostats, security devices, and appliances are the building blocks of a smart home. Here is what each one does, what it costs you in setup, and where to start.

Hubitat Elevation is a local-first smart home hub that keeps your automations running even when the internet doesn't. Here's what it actually does, what it costs, and who it's really built for.

Wireless home security systems skip the wiring, but you still choose how alerts reach you and who responds. Here is how they work, how they can fail, and what to check before you buy.

An updated, honest look at the best wireless home security cameras in 2026, including budget, outdoor, indoor, and no-subscription picks.