Amazon's Alexa voice assistant sports many useful abilities around the home. It can control smart thermostats, set timers or reminders, play music from smart speakers, let you call others or act like a walkie-talkie -- it can even call for help.

Eufy Indoor Cam 2K: Eufy's cam is an excellent budget pick for Apple users, one of the few security cams that supports HomeKit. Ultimately we gave the list pick to Lorex for its local storage approach to home security, but Apple fans should certainly consider this Eufy model as well.

When it comes to setting up your security cameras, it’s important that you install them in the right locations. While it might seem pretty obvious where you’ll want to put your indoor and outdoor cameras, there are a few key areas that you might be overlooking.

But if you're thinking about adding an extra layer of security, installing a security camera (or camera systems) outside your main door can feel like a good idea. You're not alone; many renters have the same concerns.

Looking to keep an eye on your home and pets while away? CNET's top picks of the best indoor security cameras will help you do exactly that.

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