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Your Smart Video Doorbell May Not Be Secure, Consumer Reports Testing Shows

Around 1 in 5 people age 50 and older own a doorbell camera, according to survey data from the Addison, Texas-based Parks Associates market research firm, figures that are roughly in line with all U.S. adults.

From the article, "Your Smart Video Doorbell May Not Be Secure, Consumer Reports Testing Shows" by Edward C. Baig

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