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.
Logitech Harmony 350 review: Only the basics in a universal remote
Logitech's Harmony 350 universal remote is amazingly affordable at less than $40 retail, but a powerful upgrade isn’t much more costly.
Logitech Harmony Companion review: Enhancing the Logitech Hub with a simple, physical remote
Logitech's Harmony Companion extends the power of the standalone Harmony Hub, and is a good value for users with basic entertainment and smart-home needs.
By dropping a new piece of hardware into your entertainment center, Caavo aims to truly unite the lot of it.
LifeShield Home Security Advantage review: The whole is considerably less than the sum of its parts
Setup headaches and operational flubs dampen our enthusiasm for this professionally monitored security system’s minimal price tag.
With no professional monitoring option and a sky-high price tag, this alarm system won’t be for everyone.
Still using toggles to turn on the lights? Try this sleek touch panel instead.
iDevices Dimmer Switch and Wall Outlet review: Smart home control—no hub required
These platform-agnostic in-wall devices look good and work with a wide range of voice assistants.
Gate Smart Lock review: When smart lock meets camera, homeowners win
While the design feels like a beta, this ingenious product raises the bar of what smart locks can do.
Smart home systems: DIY vs. hiring a professional
A certain degree of pride comes with building out your own smart home, but there’s no shame in hiring a pro.
Home security systems vs. smart home systems: How to choose the right DIY platform
What’s more important to you, security or convenience? Maybe you can have both.
Smart home systems vs. home security systems: How to choose the right DIY platform
What do you value most: Convenience or security? Maybe you can have both.
You don’t need to be an expert or spend a fortune on cutting-edge gear, these first steps will lay a foundation you can build on.
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi review: Recent upgrades pile on the control options
Added support for Nest and IFTTT brings Leviton’s Wi-Fi-based smart products closer to a buy rating.
Nanoleaf Remote review: The smartest d12 on the block
This avant-garde approach to smart home control needs refinement.
These bulbs work with the included hub, or with third-party gear.