rory krishna recently bought piper, an easy to use home camera with a wide angle 360-degree lens so thatpretty good. >> reporter: when he checked in on his phone or his computer, he uncovered some of astro's secrets. >> when everyone leaves the house, he hops up on the couch and sits there. >> reporter: does it give him peace of mind? >> it does make me want to come home sooner. >> reporter: another product, doorbot, keeps a modern eye on your house and who is at your door whether across town or in your kitchen. we wanted to try it. so the company sent us one. we'll try doorbot. >> hey, it's john. >> hey, john. >> reporter: we could see who was at the door right from our table on our ipad. no debating about whether or not to get up. >> that's so cool. hugo, you still have to go get the door. >> piper's job -- >> reporter: piper also sent us a device to try. i thought it might be nice to keep an eye on my children. it would be reassuring to know they're fine if i'm ever away and also interesting to learn whether they're as sneaky as astro. but no television, all right, guys? no tv. do you