
The immense rise of smart technology has worked wonders in our lives, turning tasks and manual labor into something easy, automated, and often hands-free.
However, as we bring more and more of these cameras and sensors into our homes, concerns for our individual privacy and security are a completely natural response. As Homes & Gardens' home tech editor, I research, test and write about many smart home must haves daily, from the best cordless vacuums to the best air purifiers – and I empathize with all the wary consumers I've spoken with.