Category: Home security
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…
Minut launches camera-free smart home alarm system
Swedish smart home technology specialists Minut has announced the availability of a camera-free wireless smart home alarm in the UK. The Minut alarm will be distributed in the UK by Thames Distribution and is available from Minut.com and Amazon UK for £129. The Minut smart home alarm doesn't have any cameras built-in and unlike other devices will…
Amazon-recommended security cameras ‘riddled with flaws’
A number of home security cameras listed and recommended to users on Amazon contain flaws which could be putting customers at risk, Which? has claimed. New research by the consumer group claims it found security issues in six cameras it tested, despite each of them having “thousands” of positive reviews and featuring an Amazon’s Choice…
Brisant Secure launches voice-controlled smart door lock
UK security company Brisant Secure has unveiled what it claims is one of the most robust smart door locks on the market. From the outside of the door, the Ultion SMART appears to be a traditional door lock/handle, but on the inside features smart home technology such as voice activation and geo-unlocking. Ultion SMART can…
Canary View security camera launches in UK for £79
Already available in the US, the Canary View smart home security camera has now launched in the UK for £79. Complementing the flagship Canary Pro, the Canary View is equipped with the latest security features to help users keep their homes and families safe, claims the manufacturer. This includes automatic motion detection, one-touch access to…
EZVIZ launches £39.99 Wi-Fi Indoor Smart Security Cam
Global smart home security brand EZVIZ Inc. has announced the availability of its WiFi Indoor Smart Home Security Camera for the UK market. The EZVIZ Indoor Security Cam is an entry-level device for those looking to protect their home and keep an eye on their property when away or on holiday and is…