Ring now offers seven video doorbell models, and as you might have guessed, the company is running out of ways to differentiate them. The Ring Video Doorbell 4 looks virtually identical to the Ring Video Doorbell 3 (and the battery-only Ring Video Doorbell 2, for that matter), and it delivers the same 1080p resolution. Like the model 3, the Ring Video Doorbell 4 can operate on either battery power or your existing doorbell wiring, and both models support dual-band Wi-Fi networks (2.4- and 5GHz). That leaves color pre-roll video previews (more on that in a bit) as the only additional feature you'll get for the extra $20 in cost. As is typical of Ring home-security products, you'll need to sign up for a subscription to unlock all the Ring Video Doorbell 4's capabilities.

The third generation of Ring's doorbell camera comes in two distinct flavors: The $200 Ring Video Doorbell and the $230 Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus, reviewed here. The most notable features the extra $30 buys you are more sophisticated motion-detection zones, a four-second "pre-roll" that starts recording motion events before the doorbell sends you an alert, and a dual-band (2.4- and 5GHz) Wi-Fi adapter. If you're replacing an existing wired doorbell, this one can take advantage of that low-voltage power source, so you don't need to worry about recharging a battery. But the competition in this space is getting fierce, and unlike some other video doorbells we've reviewed lately, Ring hasn't increased video resolution beyond 1080p, and its new camera still has the 160-degree field of view of its predecessor. The battery-powered Eufy Security Wireless Video Doorbell, for example, is also limited to a 160-degree field of view, but it captures video at 2560x1920 resolution.

Black Friday may be over, but these deals are still available. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Black Friday may have come to an end, but that doesn't mean that the thousands of fantastic deals have gone away. Luckily, there's a little thing called Cyber Weekend, in which retailers continue to slash their prices leading up to Cyber Monday. If you missed out on Black Friday shopping yesterday, don't fret, because there's still plenty of sales, savings, and discounts.

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, but before you checkout on your next order, there are a few steps you should take to keep your packages safe. You've probably heard the term "porch pirates" before--they steal packages from your doorstep before you ever get home. And since 56% of consumers plan to shop online this year, that's a lot of opportunity for theft. Thankfully, you can help safeguard your packages by using a smart doorbell. So, before you start ordering away (and even if you've already started shopping for the perfect gifts), here are seven ways that using a smart doorbell can keep your packages safe during the holiday season.

Since 2008, HGTV has built--and given away--12 brand new houses outfitted with the latest smart home products. Located in Roanoke, Texas, a 33-mile drive from Dallas, the 2019 HGTV Smart Home is valued at over $1.2 million. Step inside of the Old World oasis, and the home you'll find is anything but archaic. The impressive smart home is loaded with dimmers, switches, light bulbs, shower systems, toilets, and more--all of which can be controlled by voice, tablet, or smartphone. Although a winner for the latest HGTV Smart Home has already been selected, there's no reason you can't create your own "smart home" with the help of the right products.

If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. The spookiest holiday of all is just around the corner--and you're going to need more than a few pumpkins scattered around your porch to properly decorate. Halloween is on Thursday, Oct. 31, which means you've only got a few weeks to add an eerie flair to your home before hoards of trick-or-treaters arrive. From smart plugs to spider webs, we've rounded up 10 essentials you'll need to decorate for this Halloween.

If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. A lot of the time, we approach shopping with the mentality that more expensive products equals better products. Don't get me wrong--there are definitely some items worth splurging on, but the most expensive option is rarely the best. Here are 25 product categories where a less expensive model out-performs a high-end product. Just think of all the money you could save! Robotic vacuums are cool to begin with, and when you add smart technology, these hands-off cleaning gadgets are even more efficient.

You can save even more on the Ring Video Doorbell 2 when you order via Amazon Alexa. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. Our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. Round two of Amazon Prime Day 2019 is here and there are still plenty of amazing discounts to be had. Chances are you've probably spent time perusing a plethora of deals on Amazon, but have you tried using Alexa to save big?

If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA Today's newsroom and any business incentives. It's cost effective to snag smart home products when they're on sale, and right now it just so happens that Amazon is having a huge sale on just about everything. That includes otherwise pricey smart home devices from brands like Hue, Sonos, Arlo, Ring, and many more. We've rounded up the most impressive best Prime Day deals on smart home products below.

Alexa-enabled devices like the Echo or Echo Dot can be used to control smart home products such as the Ring Alarm Kit. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. Our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. Prime Day is a great opportunity to find money-saving deals on smart home products that can be controlled using Amazon Alexa on your Echo device. From smart doorbells to pressure cookers, here are the best Alexa-compatible Prime Day deals of 2019.