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.
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.
Which remote control is the best companion for your smart TV and the rest of your entertainment system.
This trio of smart bulbs offer a little light for any type of user.
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.
This outdoor outlet’s upscale feature set makes it well worth the price.
Best smart lock for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
This dimmer switch is a smooth operator, but it has a couple of notable drawbacks.
Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb 2.0 Dimmable White review: Updates give the Lumos line a fresh profile
Never mind the light, it’s the low price tag on these smart LED light bulbs that will catch your eye.
Is the cloud really all that bad?
Iris Smart Hub (2017) review: Lowe’s offers an affordable smart-home system for the hacker mindset
A new professional monitoring option puts the focus squarely on security.
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.
Samsung SmartThings Hub (2018) review: Samsung’s smart hub finally goes wireless
The third-generation SmartThings Hub is equipped with the latest in ZigBee and Z-Wave technology, and it no longer requires an ethernet cable to join your home network.
Dahlia Home review: Finally, I can repurpose my old iPhone as a smart home hub (said no one ever)
Here’s a truly innovative solution in search of a problem.
When you really need to light up the night with just a size E26 bulb, this monstrous LED will do the job.
TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Outlet review: The Kasa Smart KP200 covers all the basics
You won’t need a smart home hub to control this smart outlet, but it will work with smart speakers running Alexa, Google Assistant, or Cortana.
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