Google has removed the iconic Nest x Yale Lock from its store as supplies run dry, redirecting shoppers to the $189.99 Yale Smart Lock with Matter — a Thread-powered successor that shows Google betting its smart home future on Matter and partners.
Eufy’s Smart Lock E40, unveiled at CES 2026 for $299, combines a 2K wide-angle camera with facial recognition, a massive 15,000mAh battery and Matter support. It’s Eufy’s bid to merge the video doorbell and the smart lock into one device.
Eufy’s NVR Security System E50, unveiled at IFA 2026, combines 2K bullet and 4K PTZ dual-lens cameras with on-device OmniTrack AI — no subscription required. The 4-camera kit starts at $999, with an 8-camera option at $1,599, available now.
The Eufy Video Doorbell S4 ($299.99) is billed as the world’s first VR doorbell: a 9MP 3K panoramic camera with 180-degree coverage, a VR viewing mode, and OmniTrack AI person tracking. With on-device AI and local storage, it needs no subscription.
Arlo Secure 7 launched September 15, 2026 with AI Threat Assessment, the Arlo Summary digest, and an upgraded Early Warning System. Starting at $7.99/month, the update shows Arlo betting its future on subscription intelligence rather than hardware alone.
Arlo’s new Essential Solar Security Camera costs $99.99 and pairs an integrated 1.2W solar panel with a 14,790mAh battery rated for up to six months without sunlight. With 2K video, color night vision and AI alerts via Arlo Secure, it ships in mid-October 2026.
The Ring Wired Video Doorbell Elite 2nd Gen is Ring’s $449.99 flagship: a PoE-powered 4K doorbell with 3D motion detection, color night vision and face detection. It’s built for pro installs where wired reliability beats wireless convenience.
Ring’s new Peephole Cam 2K turns a standard apartment peephole into a connected 2K security camera — no drilling required. At $139.99 CAD with a 140-degree head-to-toe view, quick-release battery and two-way audio, it’s the most renter-friendly doorbell Ring has made.
At CES 2026, Amazon gave Ring doorbells fire alerts via a Watch Duty partnership, a new in-app store for third-party integrations, multi-sensor Ring Sensors, and AI Unusual Event Alerts that learn a property’s normal patterns. Here’s what the announcements mean for Ring owners.
Ring has launched its first battery-powered 4K video doorbell. The Battery Doorbell Pro 2nd Gen headlines a refreshed 2026 lineup with Retinal 4K video, up to 10x enhanced zoom and faster charging, starting at $249.99. Three new 2K models and solar accessories round out the range, all shipping with a free Ring AI Pro trial.