Schlage’s Encode line puts Wi-Fi and a keypad into a deadbolt from a century-old lock maker, with BHMA physical-security certifications and no hub required, according to the company’s materials. The app connects to Amazon and Google ecosystems by design, which is a data decision as much as a feature. A mechanically excellent lock with online […]
Eufy built its camera line around local storage on a home hub, with cloud features off by default, and the company positions that as the core of the product. In normal use, footage stays on your hardware. Those claims took damage in late 2022, when researchers reported that Eufy’s web portal could stream feeds unencrypted […]
Hubitat runs your smart home locally: automations execute on the hub itself, not on a vendor’s cloud, so lights and locks keep working when the internet is down. Zigbee, Z-Wave and LAN devices live in one box. Rule building has an engineer’s learning curve, and a few integrations still depend on cloud drivers. Local-first done […]
Ubiquiti’s UniFi line records to a Network Video Recorder you own: no mandatory cloud account, no subscription, and footage that never has to leave your building. The company’s design keeps the video relationship between you and your hardware. It is professional-grade gear: PoE wiring, a console, and pricing to match. If the goal is cameras […]
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