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.
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.
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.
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.
GE Vintage LED bulbs review: 21st century lighting with a turn-of-the-last century aesthetic
These energy-efficient LED bulbs might be prettier than the lamps you’ll use them in.
LIFX+ color LED smart bulb review: This light bulb helps your security camera see in the dark
The original LIFX bulb is one of our top picks. The LIFX+ packs LEDs that illuminate the area around it with infrared light even when the bulb is otherwise turned off.
LIFX A19 (2018) smart bulb review: The Wi-Fi bulb to beat keeps getting better
Shine on, you crazy lightbulb.
LIFX Beam review: Six feet of decorative lighting that ties into your smart home
This smart lighting kit will give your walls some dynamic visual flair.
LIFX Mini smart bulb series review: Not quite as bright, but smaller and cheaper than the LIFX A19
We like the color-tunable bulb best, but all three are good values.
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.