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2 weeks ago | safewise.com | Katie McEntire |John Carlsen |Cathy Habas |Alina Bradford

research hours in 25+ in-home testsyears of combined experiencehomes and people protectedLooking for a smart lock that doesn't scream "smart lock" from the front porch? You should check out the Abode Smart Lock. We tested this low-profile device at home for two months, and it's got a lot going for it—especially if you're into smart home gear but not complicated installations or clunky designs. After living with it, here's what we liked (and didn't like).

2 weeks ago | safewise.com | Alina Bradford

In May 2024, we surveyed 1,000 parents about their safety concerns. Only about 7% named "child getting lost" as one of their greatest safety concerns. On the other hand, abduction was the second-biggest concern, with over 20% of parents saying it was their greatest fear. (Inappropriate content was the most common fear among parents.) Regardless of why you want to keep track of your child's location, you need a reliable device so you don't experience false alarms.

2 weeks ago | safewise.com | Alina Bradford

Reolink Wireless Security System Local storage on hubs & cameras Affordable cloud storage Missing traditional security devices Standard LTE Plan$6.99/mo. Up to 530 GBPremier LTE Plan$10.99/mo. Up to 1080 GBresearch hours in 25+ in-home testsyears of combined experiencehomes and people protectedReolink Wireless Security Systems have two things that make them stand out against the competition. First, they include some of the best security cameras on the market.

3 weeks ago | safewise.com | Alina Bradford

skip to main content research hours in 25+ in-home testsyears of combined experiencehomes and people protectedYou probably don't want your kids talking to chatbots. Just in the last few months, Character.AI has been sued several times over its chatbots telling a kid to self-harm, giving kids hypersexualized content (such as advising a 14-year-old how to lose her virginity), encouraging suicide, and encouraging parricide.

3 weeks ago | safewise.com | John Carlsen |Cathy Habas |Alina Bradford |Rebecca Edwards

After our most recent round of testing and researching security systems, SimpliSafe is our top pick for 2025—thanks to smart live monitoring, affordable gear, and no-pressure plans.