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Tom's Guide
05-08-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Massive Ring summer sale knocks up to 50% off — 11 video doorbell and security cam deals I'd shop right now
With busy schedules and vacations galore, summer is the ideal time to upgrade your home security. And whether you're hoping to get some peace of mind while you're traveling or you're looking to keep an eye on your home while you're out and about, Ring makes some of the best video doorbells and security cameras around. The good news? Right now, Ring is hosting a huge summer sale with up to 50% off. If you want to keep tabs on your front door, the Ring Battery Doorbell is $49, down from $99. In the market for a new security camera? You can snag the Ring Indoor Cam for the low price of $29 (was $59). Aside from video doorbells and indoor cams, there's plenty of deals to be had on Ring's outdoor security cameras, alarm systems and more — some of which are bundled together for a lower price. These deals are exclusive to Ring and can't be found on parent company Amazon's Ring page. Keep scrolling to check out all the best devices that will keep your home safe this summer. The Ring Indoor Cam (2023) can record 1080p video, scare off intruders with a built-in siren, and detect motion in specified zones. It is more compact than the previous model with the addition of a new privacy shutter and upgraded mount. This is the lowest price we've seen to date. Knock a nice $40 off this Pan-Tilt camera, designed specifically for pet owners. With a 169° tilt and 360° pan angles, you can monitor every nook and cranny of your home when you're away and make sure Fido doesn't get up to mischief. Also available in four additional colors. If you don't need a spotlight or a floodlight camera, the Stick Up Cam is a cheaper way to monitor the outside of your house. It features 1080p video and two-way talk. This deal is available for both the plug-in and the battery-powered model. At just $49, the best value Ring Video Doorbell got even better. The newest of Ring's doorbells has head-to-toe video and package detection. You can't replace its battery, but it's a fantastic option at this price. Want vertical head-to-toe video and package detection missing on from the entry-level Ring Doorbell? Then this is the Ring doorbell you want. In our Ring Battery Doorbell Plus review, we found it delivered excellent sqaured video that shows what's happening closer to your front door, was easy to install, and its battery lasted a good long time, too. This 2022 Ring camera offers protection for your home night and day with its 1080p video feed, Color Night vision, and a spotlight that can illuminate its surroundings. Plus it runs off battery power so you can set it up wherever it's needed. This Ring floodlight camera has a 1080p camera, two LED floodlights that deliver 2000 lumens, and a built-in 105-dB siren. Unlike the pricier Ring Floodlight Cam Pro, it lacks 5GHz Wi-Fi, HDR, and +3D Motion Detection, but will otherwise give you a good, clear image. And, it's $80 off its regular price! We rank the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus as the best video doorbell on the market. While this Wired version must be plugged in, it's still a good buy with this discount. We like that it features 1080p HD video and useful features like Two-Way Talk. This Ring camera offers protection for your home night and day with its 1080p video feed, Color Night vision, and a spotlight that can illuminate its surroundings. Plus it runs off battery power so you can set it up wherever it's needed. Right now you can get a two pack of cameras for a nice $100 discount. If you're looking for a Ring alarm kit without the doorbell, then the 14-piece kit (suitable for 2-4 bed homes) is worth checking out. You can save $130 off the usual price, and comes complete with two keypads, one base station, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors, and one range extender. This deal gets you Ring's best all-around video doorbell, along with a quality spotlight camera for $100 less than if you were to purchase them separately. Note that this deal is for the battery-powered version of the Spotlight Cam Plus, not the hardwired version.
Tom's Guide
05-08-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Huge Home Depot deals from $3 — 15 best discounts I'd shop on appliances, furniture, tools, decor and more
August is the final month of summer, so now's the time to make the most of the great outdoors. If you ask me, Home Depot's sale is the place to go for deals on patio furniture, garden supplies, grills, tools and more! Right now Home Depot is offering up to 35% off appliances, so you can get your kitchen in shape for a celebration or cookout. Plus, you can get patio sets, umbrellas, bases and more on sale from $55 at Home Depot. You can also get a bunch of great Ring deals right now, like the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) on sale for $29 at Home Depot. Don't miss my top picks from Home Depot's sale! You'll also want to take a look at our Home Depot promo codes and the best REI deals under $50. Wood & rubber mulch: deals from $3 @ Home DepotA gardening essential, Home Depot has deals on wood and rubber mulch starting from just $3. Brands include Earthgro and Vigoro, which will protect your garden and help your soil retain its moisture. Patio umbrellas: deals from $36 @ Home DepotProtect yourself from the sun this summer with a new patio umbrella. Home Depot has patio umbrellas on sale from $36 right now. The sale includes brands like Hampton Bay, Villacera, Pure Garden, and more. Outdoor grills: deals from $99 @ Home DepotBackyard barbecue season is back. The Home Depot is discounting various charcoal, gas, propane, and pellet grills with prices from $99. The sale includes major brands like Weber, Kingsford, Blackstone, Nexgrill, and more. Ryobi deals: up to 50% off @ Home DepotHome Depot is taking up to 50% off Ryobi's lineup in this sale. You can save on tools, batteries, lawnmowers and more, and in some cases, get free gifts with purchase. Artificial plants: deals from $25 @ The Home DepotGive your home a fresh, summery look with some artificial plants. The Home Depot has various pots, artificial grass walls, and more on sale. Best of all — they don't require regular maintenance like real plants do. Appliance sale: up to 35% off @ The Home DepotIf you need fresh appliances, check out this sale at The Home Depot. This retailer is slashing up to 35% off select fridges, washers, rangers and more from top brands. The FlexBreeze HydroGo has seen a price cut! It dispenses water from a very fine misting mechanism which sits right at the center of the fan. And it's portable, which means you can bring it anywhere. Weber makes some of our favorite grills on the market, and you can take this one on the go. This 2-Burner Propane Gas Portable 22 in. Flat Top Grill heats up to 500°F in a flash and is perfect to whip up a tasty cooked meal while camping, on road trips or on any other outdoor adventures. The Midea U is very quiet and excellent at cooling down spaces. We were also impressed with its easy installation, support bracket and energy efficiency when we tested it. The Ring Indoor Cam can record 1080p video, scare off intruders with a built-in siren, and detect motion in specified zones. It is more compact than the previous model with the addition of a new privacy shutter and upgraded mount. This is one of Ring's newer products, but as we said in our Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam review, it's a good addition if you're already part of the ecosystem. It fits in most spaces and captures smooth, stutter-free HD video. The Pan-Tilt camera also comes with video storage, person detection and color night vision. The Ring Floodlight Cam features a bird's eye view, 2K video quality with color night vision, 3D motion detection and 2000 LED floodlights. It also has two-way talk capabilities, a 110 decibel siren and can provide real-time alerts through the Ring app. A subscription to Ring Home adds additional features like people and package alerts and 24/7 recording. Although it's wired, we found it easy to install during testing and also appreciated the great image quality. Grow your favorite herbs, flowers, succulents, or veggies in this raised garden bed that will help you embrace your green thumb. It features an innovative drainage system that prevents waterlogging and root rot. Plus, the garden bed is made of cedar for extra durability. This set of two dining chairs is on sale for $189 at Home Depot. Each chair swivels 260 degrees and has a gentle rocking action, for a comfortable and relaxing feel. The frame is made of sturdy, durable iron and the seat is made of UV-resistant fabric that dries fast if it gets wet. This super comfortable seating set is on sale for $379 at Home Depot. It comes with a loveseat, two armchairs and a glass-topped coffee table, soft water-resistant cushions and rust-resistant frames. You have your pick of five different cushion colors.
Tom's Guide
27-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
I tested four AI-enabled home security cameras — but this is the one I'd actually buy
Security cameras have come such a long, long way from the blurry, black and white CCTV cameras used in businesses just a few decades ago. From night vision, two-way talk, pan and tilt, privacy shutters and alarms, there's a whole host of features that come with the best home security cameras – and almost all of them can be controlled right from your smart phone. These days more and more smart home cameras are incorporating AI and touting AI-enhanced features to try and impress potential customers. As with any feature though, it's worth testing and trying out all the bells and whistles to make sure that they actually stand up to real-life situations and aren't just a fancy add-on to help justify a higher price. To that end, I took four of the most popular smart home cameras from well known manufacturers, and tried out the AI features on each one to see how they stacked up in real-world use and against each other. Ring's second generation Indoor Cam is a lightweight, cylindrical camera with an adjustable mount, a wired connection and a manual (as well as removable) privacy cover that, when shut, will turn off both the video and audio feeds. We like it as a budget choice because it offers 1080p HD video and color night vision, two-way talk and a siren all for $60. It has features like customizable motion zones, real-time notifications, quick replies with pre-recorded responses and, my personal favorite, motion alerts with advanced pre-roll that let you see a short snippet of the recorded activity right from the notifications on your phone. You can also view the live feed as a picture-in-picture view within the app while performing other tasks. The Ring Indoor Cam (2023) can record 1080p video, scare off intruders with a built-in siren, and detect motion in specified zones. It's also more compact than the previous model with the addition of a new privacy shutter and upgraded mount. Ring's Home plan provides users with 180 days of recorded history and access to it's main AI feature: Smart Video Search. The AI feature is only available on the Premium tier of the plan for $19.99/month. This feature uses AI to help you find what you're looking for in your recorded event history and it was, in a word, essential. It is an absolute winner of a feature. It makes finding any clip, or searching for anything specific, incredibly easy. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. I was able to search by general terms, for example "kids running," or "cats at night," or even "person wearing black" and get many results organized by date and time. I went from thinking this was not going to be an impressive feature, to realizing I would not want to have a smart home security camera without it. Ring Home also has a feature called Device Modes that lets users easily change modes and customize settings in regard to how the camera records when you're away, but you can also turn it off when you're home. This was helpful too because it meant the camera essentially disabled itself while we were home, so I didn't get dozens of alerts every time a cat moved through the motion zone. Eufy's Indoor Cam C220 has 2K video with night vision and a full 360 degree pan and tilt (which is a feature I use frequently). It has multiple mounting options, and a privacy mode where it will turn its camera away and turn itself off. It requires no subscription to use but if you want any video playback you'll either need to pay for cloud storage or use an SD card. The noise recognition on this device is great, it regularly picks up sound in the next room or two over, but that does mean you'll get extra notifications for what it senses. And while it touts real-time notifications, I did notice a small lag in that area. The app is very intuitive to use, and offers a lot of control over two-way talk, night vision, zoom, motion zones and more. For the price point there is a lot to like about this indoor security camera. Eufy's C220 provides a full 360 degree field of view, great noise recognition, clear 2K video day or night and an intuitive app. There's no subscription required but you will need to sign up for a cloud service or use a microSD card to get video playback features. It's built-in AI features will also identify and follow any movement that crosses its path. Eufy's AI features are mainly grouped around how the camera can locate motion and track it. This is a feature that I've grown fond of as I've continuously tested the camera over the past several weeks. It's quite useful to know that the device is tracking whatever motion it senses in the room – particularly when I have been using it as a baby monitor in the kids room. However, it sometimes will grab motion and then wander into a corner, which leaves it in a position where I have a bad view. So the feature has a few drawbacks, and you have to play around with it a bit at times to get it to function right in particular rooms or at certain angles. The camera was able to pick up motion even in my kids cluttered bedroom, at night and even when the motion was a black cat, or my tiniest cat who is less than five pounds. And when one of the kids had a nightmare, it did a good job of sending an alert to my phone about detecting noise and motion so that I was able to get there quickly. The Wyze Cam V4 is a petite, boxy little thing that looks like it could be the star of a Pixar film. It features a 2.5K QHD video resolution, 116-degree field of vision, color night vision and local storage thanks to an SD card slot. It's rated IP65 weatherproof so it's one of the options on here that can also be used outdoors like one of the best outdoor security cameras, and it has a motion activated spotlight and siren along with two way communication. The Wyze Cam V4 has multiple mounting options, but there's no privacy shutter. Likewise, a lot of the features that come included with other smart security cameras are only available on a higher tier subscription called Cam Unlimited ($9.99/month) which includes custom automations, facial recognition and smart modes. It's also worth noting is that all my Wyze notifications were automatically sent to my iOS summary so I wasn't initially seeing them because I wasn't looking for them in a "smart" place. The Wyze Cam v4 is small, lightweight, and inexpensive but still offers a lot of punch when it comes to quality and features: 2.5K QHD video with color night vision, two-way audio, local recording courtesy of an microSD card slot, a 116 degree field of view, a motion activated spotlight and it's IP65 weatherproof as well. Wyze's AI capabilities center around Smart Focus: an AI motion tracking feature which can identify, zoom in and follow a subject as it moves around the camera's field of view. It will capture subjects within a virtual box, identify them as a person or pet and then follow them while they appear on camera. Wyze's person/pet identifier had no issue identifying my family members, even when my kitchen table was cluttered with backpacks and buckets of Lego, or tracking my kids when they were jumping all over the place. Two of the features I like most — finding relevant videos using AI and Descriptive Alerts which provides detailed descriptions of the motion events in the notifications (i.e. "Front Door camera saw a suspicious person pick up a package on your porch.") — are only available with Cam Unlimited Pro, one of the priciest plans at $19.99 a month. Arlo's Essential Indoor 2nd Gen camera has a lot of the same features as the other cameras on this list: It records 2K (or HD) video, has night vision, two way audio, real time notifications and an automatic privacy shield. The hardware and software here are fairly straightforward and uncomplicated. Its image based motion detection will catch people, animals, package deliveries, vehicles and uniquely (though I didn't test this) fires. There's no local storage, but it does offer modes and automations from within the app for the camera to schedule. The Essential Indoor 2nd Gen camera also has a siren and can work to contact first responders (police, fire or medical aid) by sharing your location and additional information. Arlo's second generation, wired indoor security camera offers two-way audio and 2K video quality. Real time notifications are sent when the camera senses motion, and live video streaming can be viewed within the Arlo app. Remote siren activation, night vision and a 130 degree field of view are also controlled within the app, and the camera can be paired with smart home assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant as well as IFTTT automations. Arlo's AI features all fall into the Arlo Secure Plan (starting at $7.99/month) which really centers around an improved sense of home security: there are four features in the AI-enhanced plan, which Arlo says delivers personalized, actionable alerts around the clock for better emergency responses. First, you can view, share and save 60 days of video and event recordings, however, there's no way to search through them easily aside from date or time. Next is the real-time alerts about people, vehicles, packages, animals and even fires. I only was able to test for people and pets, but can say this works as advertised. The last two features are the customizable activity zones that highlight specific areas to focus on; you'll only get alerts for the events that matter most or that happen in the highlighted area when you use this feature. Lastly, there's 24/7 emergency response, a feature unique to Arlo, which allows you to send first responders to your cameras location in a single tap – a feature I wasn't able to specifically test for, but I can see several scenarios where this could be extremely useful. In the end, not a single one of these cameras performed poorly or let me down. Each one of them has its own pros and cons when it comes to features, set up, hardware designs and app functionality. I will say that running multiple security cameras all over your home isn't something you should do unless you're very willing to play around with settings and notifications, because it can become overwhelming quickly. Overall though, I'd say that the AI identification for people, packages, pets and vehicles should be a bare minimum feature that you should find on any home security camera you're interested in. This seems to be a feature that is being offered more and more, and it shouldn't be something you should have to pay extra for (in addition to a regular subscription at least). That being said, Ring's ability to use AI to enhance the search abilities of the event history is a truly useful feature that worked really well in practice. So if you find yourself frequently going back through camera events, then its home security cameras should certainly be on your shortlist. And if you don't just want your AI to identify people, but also to literally follow them as they move around your home or property, then Eufy might be a better choice, especially if you don't want have to pay another monthly subscription.
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
I've hunted down all the Prime Day deals that are Black Friday cheap — 17 sales to snag right now
We're in the thick of Prime Day — but with only two days left, it's time to get serious and take advantage of all the unbeatable savings. In fact, the discounts are so good, it almost feels like Black Friday with all these unprecedented deals. Fortunately, I've scoured Amazon and gathered some of my favorite deals from $29 that are just as good (if not better) than Black Friday prices. Don't worry, I did my homework and double checked that these are in fact record-low prices. So why wait until November? Here are the absolute best deals you can score this Prime Day — and I recommend jumping on them ASAP. (Plus, check out today's best Amazon promo codes). The Ring Indoor Cam records 1080p video, is equipped with a built-in siren to ward off intruders, and has advanced zone customization that only sends notifications if motion is detected where it shouldn't be. It's smaller than the first-generation model and now includes a physical privacy shutter. This compact Keurig coffee maker won't take up much space on the counter, but still delivers a cup of Joe quickly. It can brew 6-12 ounces from the press of a button, although keep in mind it only holds one cup of water, so you will need to refill the tank regularly. It's available in a variety of colors including rose, oasis, black and red — some are more discounted than others at the time of writing. Read our full Keurig K-Mini review. Save 34% on a 4 pack of Apple's AirTag trackers in this Amazon Prime Day deal and make sure you never lose your keys, luggage, wallet or bicycle again. The latest Amazon Fire HD 10 is an affordable tablet that offers access to a wide range of games and essential apps. It boasts a 25% performance boost over the previous generation and packs a vibrant 10-inch Full HD display. This model comes with 32GB of storage. This Prime Day deal shaves $5 extra its lowest-ever price! Want vertical head-to-toe video and package detection missing on from the entry-level Ring Doorbell? Then this is the Ring doorbell you want. In our Ring Battery Doorbell Plus review, we found it delivered excellent sqaured video that shows what's happening closer to your front door, was easy to install, and its battery lasted a good long time, too. It's now $20 less than its lowest-ever price. If you're looking for a smart brush at an affordable price, this Genius X model is 50% off. It comes with six cleaning modes, and has impressive, advanced features. Notably, it's Bluetooth enabled, and gives you real-time feedback about your daily brushing habits and how to improve via your smartphone. This top-of-the-range brush also comes with three replacement brush heads, and a travel case. And at such a great price, it probably won't last very long! Be sure to add the $20 off coupon to get the toothbrush at its lowest price ever. This vacuum is certified Pet Proven for its ability to effectively remove stubborn pet stains and odors, removing muddy paws, embedded dirt and bio messes. The long hose and cord allows you to easily clean hard-to-reach messes, and the two tank technology simplifies filling and emptying while keeping clean and dirty separate. The appliance comes equipped with a self-cleaning tough stain tool, specialized pet hair removal tool and trial size Bissell cleaning solution. The Beats Solo 4 might not feature noise canceling, but they make up for it by sounding pretty good. They're comfortable as well thanks to Beats new foam, and they fold up super small so that they can fit into any bag. There's also loads of battery life — 50 hours, to be exact. We've never seen them cheaper than this so grab them while you can. Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are "nearly perfect wireless earbuds" according to our review, offering world-class noise cancelation, spatial audio, quality sound and 6-30 hours of battery life. The audio quality is even a bit better. Grab them while you can. This new model sports a USB-C charging case, making them the perfect companion for the iPhone 15. In our Moccamaster KBGV review, we were impressed with the no-frills, easy-to-use design and speedy, delicious brewing. This drip machine uses disposable filter papers and comes with a carafe for batch brews. Best of all, it's backed by a 5 year warranty and a lifetime repair promise. The Kindle Colorsoft bundle is currently a massive $150 off. Its MSRP is $362, and right now it's just $211. You get: a Kindle Colorsoft, a vegan leather case, and a wireless charging station. A Kindle Colorsoft by itself is $279, so you're saving $68 and getting two extra products. That's an awesome deal if you ask me. The Meta Quest 3S is already the best VR headset for the money, and now that it's just $249 for Prime Day, the deal has just become all the sweeter. Expect the same performance as the pricier Quest 3, but with a smaller field of view and lower resolution. Other than that, expect to play a popular VR game right off the bat, and even more thanks to its 3-month Quest+ subscription. The Sonos Ace are my favorite way to listen to Spatial Audio over Bluetooth. They've got a natural sound signature and surprisingly good call quality. 30 hours of battery is the icing on the cake — and one of the reasons they earned a 4.5-star review. This is their lowest price ever, beating the previous deal by $20. The OnePlus Pad is one of our favorite Android tablets. We like this tablet's speedy Dimensity 9000 CPU, 13-hour battery life, and sharp 11.6-inch (2800 x 2000) 144Hz display. You also get 13MP rear and 8MP front cameras and USB-C charging. Normally nearly $500, it's currently $329 ($150 off) and at its lowest price ever. Simply put, it's the best Android tablet you can buy. One of the best cheap phones is now down to its lowest ever price, with $50 off the list price. Best of all, this is unlocked, which means you won't be stuck on a specific carrier if you don't want to be. All to let you enjoy great cameras, solid battery life and access to some of the best AI phone features around for less. This is the lowest we've ever seen the Apple Watch Ultra 2 drop, and it's unlikely to go any cheaper on Prime Day itself, so buy it while you can! The deal is on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black, with the black ocean loop. Samsung's The Frame comes highly regarded as both a valiant display and chic art piece. It uses a 60Hz refresh rate on a anti-reflective matte display for the quality picture performance that could pass for art museum décor. Samsung's art gallery is packed with a wide range of paintings and assorted art for you to enjoy, and it's made all the better under $1,000 this Prime Day.
Gizmodo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Ring Indoor Cam Is Nearly Free, but Amazon Is Keeping This Deal Exclusive to Prime Members
Ring is an Amazon-owned brand, so it's no surprise that their products are featured with some of the deepest markdowns of Prime Day. Whether you need the camera stand-alone or as part of a bundle, you can expect to save up to half off the regular price. The current model of the Ring Indoor Cam now sells for only $29 on Amazon, half of its regular price of $59. This 50% discount is an all-time low for this camera and it's a unique opportunity to enjoy quality home security at this low rate. For less than what you'd pay for an evening out to dinner, you can add a robust level of security to your home or business. The Ring Indoor Cam gives you sharp 1080p HD video, so you're able to view your property in the daytime or at night. See at Amazon What's great is that you can use a single device to monitor a specific section or use multiple devices to watch over each corner in your home. The cam is designed to be unobtrusively placed whether you prefer putting it on a table or hanging it up with the swivel mount which is highly adjustable. As it is a plug-in device, you are able to take it wherever you need extra coverage without the inconvenience of battery life. With Advanced Pre-Roll, the camera records a few extra seconds prior to each motion event, and gives you a better sense of what alerted you. This ensures you'll never miss out on important details. You receive real-time alerts right to your phone when motion is detected and you can customize the camera's field of view so that you only receive notice of what's most important to you. Your privacy is our highest concern with Ring Indoor Cam: The privacy cover guide enables you to effortlessly turn off the camera and microphone at your pleasure, and effortlessly turn them back on with just a swivel. This is especially convenient if you want to maintain your private moments private when you are at home. For anyone who'd prefer to capture what happens, the camera supports recording and storing video for up to 180 days with a Ring Home subscription (bought separately). This deal won't last forever, so now is your chance to take advantage of Prime Day deals. See at Amazon
