Christopher NullFreelance Contributor, TechHive
Christopher Null is a veteran technology and business journalist. He contributes regularly to TechHive, PCWorld, and Wired, and operates the websites Drinkhacker and Film Racket. Disclosure: He also writes for Hewlett-Packad's marketing website TechBeacon.
Philips Hue Smart Button review: Drop a switch for your Hue lights just about anywhere
This toggle button is surprisingly capable, but it can’t control other smart lighting systems.
While hampered by buggy setup and a high price tag, Eve enthusiasts may find this device worth a look.
Best smart plugs: These gadgets will turn any electrical outlet into a smart socket
With models from Lutron, Wemo, Leviton, iDevices, and others, it can be difficult to know which easy and inexpensive device is best for controlling the lamps and small appliances in your smart home. We’ll help you find the right one.
U-tec Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro review: A do-it-all lock held back by complex installation
With a crack fingerprint reader and a capable app, this smart lock ultimately overcomes its setup difficulties.
Best smart lock for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
Best smart bulbs for your connected home
Today’s smart bulbs are brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right one for your environment remains a challenge.
These smart dimmers and smart plugs are HomeKit compatible, but you can control any of them with Alexa and Google Assistant, too.
Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED review: You don’t need a bridge to operate this line of smart bulbs
The bulbs are fine, but the Wiz Connected app isn’t nearly as polished as its Philips Hue stablemate.
Want eight colors from your lamp—at the same time? LIFX has you covered.
SimpliSafe Smart Lock review: The ultra-simple alarm system gets its own companion smart lock
This inexpensive but barebones smart lock merits a look by the SimpliSafe set.
Wyze Bulb review: A tunable white light bulb with a rock-bottom price tag
This $8 smart bulb is tough to beat, unless you're looking for a smart home product with a broader ecosystem that includes full-spectrum color bulbs and other devices, akin to Philips Hue.
iRealm Smart Plug 2.0 review: This smart home gadget lacks any redeeming features
Here’s a textbook case of how not to build a smart home product.
Best smart home systems for a connected domicile
Your home is only as smart as the hub that orchestrates everything behind the scenes. Whether you want a generalist automation kit or a security-savvy alarm system, these DIY tools are the best of the bunch.
These two also-ran smart-home products form a mediocre bundle.
Braumm S111 smart switch review: This generic switch won’t break the bank
Like Braumm's Wi-Fi smart plug, there's absolutely nothing sophisticated about the Braumm S111 in-wall smart switch, but it is supremely inexpensive.
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