ADT started as a telegraph-based alert system in 1874 and the security company has always endeavored to be at the cutting edge of protection services. It makes sense that the security firm would take advantage of the very latest technology available. More CES 2019 coverage Our CES 2019 Hub: The latest news, hands-on reviews, and more D-Link shows off smart plugs and water sensor at CES 2019 Sengled brings even more lights to Vegas with a new batch of bulbs Kasa Smart debuts A.I.-based smart home platform with security and lighting Now it looks like the company is making a more advanced move starting with an announcement during CES 2019 that ADT has completely redesigned its popular home security system to pivot further towards smart home technology , including new integrations with digital assistants, yet another video doorbell (video doorbell-palooza!), a mobile safety app, and new interactive crime maps. The company has been experimenting with smart home … [Read more...] about ADT’s Big News at CES 2019 is a Redesigned Smart Home Security System | Digital Trends
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Best wireless smart meat thermometers | Digital Trends
If you’re at all serious about cooking meat, you’ll want to use a meat thermometer. Even leaving aside the argument for safety aspects (some meats may harbor harmful bacteria if not fully cooked) there’s just no other way to know when your meat will be perfectly cooked to your preference. There are plenty of choices out there in the smart meat thermometer world so it's worth double-checking what you're getting: Is your choice wired, wireless, or "mostly" wireless? Does it have a companion app? Can it be used in multiple cooking situations, and what's its range? These food thermometers are some of the most popular options on the market. There are many different styles of thermometers, and for a quick meal like hamburgers, a simple handheld probe will do the job. If you’re looking at a roast, ribs, or other meat cuts that will take hours to complete, you want a wireless probe that uses an app or otherwise has some level of connectivity or smarts. Selecting a "smart" interface can … [Read more...] about Best wireless smart meat thermometers | Digital Trends
Blue by ADT Video Doorbell Review: Not Done Cooking Yet | Digital Trends
Blue by ADT Video Doorbell review: Not done cooking yet MSRP $199.00 Score Details “The uninspiring hardware and an app badly in need of a redesign make this experience unpleasant.” Pros Clear video, even at night Facial recognition Watch all video feeds from the main app screen Cons Boring hardware Sluggish app Buried camera controls Delayed notifications What do you do when you’re a legacy security company that’s being constantly challenged by newcomers in the DIY sector ? Smart home tech makes the installation of security systems ranging from the complex to the rudimentary accessible to the everyday user. ADT saw that and adopted an “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” policy. Thus Blue by ADT was born . Contents It’s a gray box Crispy video quality Then it all falls apart, due to the app Our Take One of the focal points of the Blue by ADT security system is the Blue Doorbell Camera. This is a … [Read more...] about Blue by ADT Video Doorbell Review: Not Done Cooking Yet | Digital Trends