There is never a bad time to beef up security around the home, and there are some great deals right now on security cameras to keep all the ghouls and goblins away.

Roku is updating its software for better notifications with its smart-home cameras, and it'll cycle thought them as motion is detected.

When you're ready to upgrade your phone, give your old iPhone or Android a second life as a security cam for your home.

You'll soon be able to get real-time alerts from your Roku streaming player or TV when your Roku smart camera detects activity. A carousal of live camera feeds is also on tap.

Roku is making your TV more like a surveillance center. It’s rolling out a carousel of all your Roku security camera feeds that will automatically rotate when cameras detect activity or during timed intervals.

Install a security camera app on your old smartphone . To begin, you will need to choose a security camera app. Most apps o