
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.

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.

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.

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.

Ecobee Switch+ review: This powerful smart light switch is an Amazon Echo in disguise
It’s not perfect, but who wants another hockey puck just to talk to Alexa?

Schlage Sense review: The heaviest-duty of heavy-duty smart locks
Built for industry, but perfect for home.

SimpliSafe Essentials review: Fundamental, hassle-free home security
This revamped SimpliSafe system brings DIY security to the masses, although it limits you to using SimpliSafe’s gear.

SkylinkNet Alarm System Starter Kit Plus review: Built by techies, for techies
It’s short on handholding, but SkylinkNet’s SK-250 kit is a good-enough security offering (though not recommended for beginners).

Samsung SmartThings Hub review: One of the best in the business
With massive device support and a simple interface, it’s hard to beat SmartThings to anchor your smart home.

Fibaro Wall Plug with USB review: Does light make right?
This pricey smart plug offers ground effects and solid energy-monitoring features.