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The Latest Reviews & News


Reolink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen Review: Continuous 24/7 Hardwired Recording, Pre-Roll & Smarter Edge AI
In the latest front-door security test, the team at Smart Home Tested swaps out their daily-driver original doorbell to evaluate the brand-new Reolink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen).
Derek Reilly
Oct 234 min read


Dahua and WITHS at IFA 2026: Eyes, Ears, Voice, and Brain in Next-Gen Connected Security
Smart security has reached an inflection point. For years, home and commercial surveillance centered on passive observation—recording endless hours of static video footage to be reviewed only after an incident had already occurred. As cloud subscriptions escalate and privacy regulations tighten, the demand has rapidly shifted toward active deterrence, completely off-grid operation, and intelligent, on-device search capabilities.
Reporting from Berlin during IFA 2026, Sm
Sep 234 min read


Aqara at IFA 2026: Next-Gen Smart Locks, Matter Lighting & AI Gesture Control
IFA in Berlin remains the premiere global stage for major consumer tech announcements, and smart home innovators consistently use the event to reveal their roadmaps for the coming year. Reporting directly from the show floor, the team at Smart Home Tested stopped by the bustling Aqara booth to get an exclusive first look at their latest hardware lineup.
Sep 74 min read
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