The Piper was an ambitious all-in-one security device from the mid-2010s: a camera, Z-Wave hub, motion sensor, temperature/humidity/light sensors, and 105dB siren — all in one unit. It was ahead of its time. Then its parent company was acquired, and Piper disappeared. If you’re here searching for Piper, you’re probably a former owner wondering what […]
Home Security Systems
Cocoon Security Review 2026: Historical SUBSOUND Device, Current Risks, Tests, and Replacement
Review Cocoon as a legacy connected camera: historical SUBSOUND claims, exact-device identity, app and account checks, privacy, evidence, failures, safe decommissioning, and replacement.
Los Angeles Home Security Guide 2026: Jurisdiction, Permits, Alarms, Cameras, and Tests
Plan Los Angeles home security by exact jurisdiction, current permit rules, property coverage, alarms, locks, cameras, monitoring, outages, and a 60-minute acceptance test.
Nest Protect Review 2026: Discontinued Sales, Ongoing Support, Expiry, Interconnect, and Replacement
Critical July 2026 update: Google’s current support pages say Nest Protect is no longer available for sale, but remains supported. Existing second-generation units can still be managed through supported Nest or Google Home app routes. US owners who need a compatible replacement are directed to the First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm. […]
Vivint Camera Review 2026: Doorbell, Outdoor, Indoor, Recording, Accounts, and Tests
A useful Vivint camera review starts with the system around the camera. Vivint’s current camera lineup is sold as part of its installed smart-home security platform, so the decision is not just lens quality or an app score. Installation, panel integration, account ownership, recording history, service terms, and the response path all affect the result. […]
