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Would You Use This Camera System to Check In on Your Kids?

Move over, teddy bear nanny cam!
Logitech Alert System For Monitoring Home and Kids

Move over, teddy bear nanny cam! With the advent of low-cost camera and monitoring options, moms and dads can now have a DIY system that delivers sophisticated results.

The Logitech Alert 750i Master System ($299) is billed as a way to keep an eye on your kids in the backyard, in the crib, or anywhere around the house. The company sent me a review unit to test out. It was as easy to set it up and check in on my home as promised. I had the camera set up in my living room in under 10 minutes although I didn't mount it with the included accessories, which would've taken longer.
Overall I think this is an easy-to-use system if you're looking to secure your home.


Would you use one to check in on your kids? Read on to find out what using the Alert system was like, and vote on if you would set one up in your home.

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Ask Casa: A Home Security System For My Rental? (Part 1)

Arielb38 wrote to me asking, I am about to move into a new rental in a new neighborhood, very different from where I have been living for the last 15 months.


Arielb38 wrote to me asking,

I am about to move into a new rental in a new neighborhood, very different from where I have been living for the last 15 months. I was wondering if you are aware of any places that do a comprehensive review of home security systems. My roommate wants one, and I've never had one and don't really think that it's necessary. Looking at some of the consumer complaints about both ADT and Brinks makes me cringe, and I would rather not be stuck in an expensive, manipulative contract. I know it's not really your thing, but if you have any tips, or feel inclined to pose the question to your readers, I would be grateful.

To offer some advice for Arielb38, and to hear my response, just read more