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.
Nest Secure review: This security offering carries a premium price tag
Save your pennies if you want to adopt Nest’s sleek—yet limited—security offering.
Compatible with 98 percent of water meters, Flume 2 solidifies its place as one of the best ways to keep tabs on your water usage.
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.
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.
Leviton Decora Smart Zigbee 3.0 Plug-in Dimmer review: Not enough features for the price
Certified for use with Alexa and Xfinity Home, but decidedly unimpressive otherwise.
The best smart lock for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
Level Touch review: This smart lock opens to your touch
This top-shelf smart lock commands a top-shelf price, but it's not the best choice for Android users.
Best smart home systems for a connected domicile
Your home is only as smart as the hub that orchestrates everything behind the scenes. We help you choose the right system for your home-automation needs.
YoSmart YoLink Hub review: A robust, long-range solution for smart home control
With real-world range of more than 300 feet indoors and 1,000-plus feet out, this LoRa-based hub works in situations where better-known technologies won’t.
C by GE Smart Plug review: A simple Wi-Fi plug in the widening C by GE ecosystem
This on/off plug ties in well with C by GE in-wall switches, bulbs, and other smart lighting products.
C by GE 3-wire Smart Dimmer review: You won’t need a neutral wire to install this Wi-Fi dimmer
Even better, numerous C by GE products—smart bulbs, switches, and plugs—can work together, no matter what your wiring looks like.
C by GE 4-wire Motion Sensing+Dimmer review: GE stuffs this smart switch full of features
But do motion sensing, light sensing, and dimmer features justify the hefty price tag?
Best smart sprinkler controller
Whether you’re motivated by water conservation, saving money, a drive to render every aspect of your home smart, or all the above, a smart irrigation controller will scratch that itch.
Orbit B-hyve XR sprinkler timer review: One of the best smart irrigation systems
It’s not perfect, but the B-hyve XR is both flexible and reasonably priced.
Best smart smoke detector to keep your home safe
Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors don’t just sound the alarm, they also alert your smart phone and more.
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