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.
iClever Smart Plug Wi-Fi Mini Outlet review: Smart plug pricing nears rock bottom
With a price tag of just $14, the road to commodity status for this product category is nearly complete.
We liked First Alert's first smart smoke/CO detector, but this iteration removes that model's best features and doesn't act much like a smart device at all.
Koogeek O1US Smart Surge Protector review: A power strip for the HomeKit set
With just three outlets and a $60 price tag, this one is a tough sell.
ConnectSense Smart Outlet 2 review: A solid smart plug gets marginally better
ConnectSense extends the appeal of its winning smart outlet, adding Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa in addition to HomeKit support.
Smart Alert for Mail (SAM) review: How to check your mailbox without leaving the house
Tired of trudging out to your mailbox only to find that your mail hasn't arrived yet? SAM will notify you the moment it arrives—as long as your box isn't too far from your house.
iDevices Outdoor Switch review: A premium smart outlet you can use in the yard
This HomeKit-compatible smart outlet is protected from the weather, so you can extend the perimeter of your smart home into wet and damp locations such as your patio and porch.
Centralite 4-Series Smart Outlet review: This add-on outlet is a tiny treat
Centralite's new smart outlet is an affordable, compact choice for ZigBee ecosystems.
Nanoleaf Canvas Smart Light Squares review: Nanoleaf’s wall lighting goes touch-sensitive
Nanoleaf continues to innovate in the realm of decorative home lighting. It's new Canvas Smart Light Squares open up new opportunities for creating your own illuminated wall art.
Lockly Secure Plus Review: Biometrics comes to the smart lock
You can open this smart lock with a PIN or your uniquely identifiable fingerprint.
Rachio Wireless Flow Meter review: A watchful eye for irrigation leaks
If you have a Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller, this add-on device will inform you if your irrigation system springs a leak.
Currant WiFi Smart Outlet review: This is a nearly perfect smart plug
The smart plug market is getting crowded, but the innovative Currant Smart Outlet stands out.
Lutron's lamp dimmer kit can be expanded with in-wall smart dimmers, not just additional smart plugs.
Leviton Decora Mini Plug-In Outlet (model DW15P) review: Leviton’s Wi-Fi smart plug goes on a diet
Tired of smart plugs that block adjacent outlets? Give this svelte model a try.
Abode home security starter kit (2018) review: This entry-level smart home hub continues to evolve
With Cue, Abode takes another step toward broadening the appeal of its security-focused smart home system.
Cove Home Security review: In search of the simplest security system
This is one of the least-expensive home security systems we've encountered (you have the option of paying nothing up front), but it can't integrate other smart home devices—including home security cameras.