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.
The ability to create scenes using your room’s lighting is positively magical.
Aura review: This home monitoring system is more trouble than it's worth
The system detects motions based on the disruption of radio signals inside your home, but our reviewer discovered that it also disrupted many of his other smart home devices.
Foobot Home Air Quality Monitor review: A pricey way to keep an eye on indoor pollution
This smart appliance examines the air you breathe, but do you need that analysis?
Eaton Halo RL56 review: Upgrade your existing canisters to smart and efficient LED lighting
If you have recessed lighting, this is a superior solution to replacing the bulbs.
Kwikset Obsidian touchscreen deadbolt review: Slim and sexy, but not entirely smart
As electronic lock manufacturers up their design game, Kwikset gets to work.
nCube Hub review: This DIY smart home hub has an awful lot of growing to do
A poor showing thanks to minimal device support and a surfeit of bugs.
C by GE smart LED bulb review: Not the right choice for enthusiasts
The C-Life is an inexpensive choice, but its value is undercut by the price of the C-Sleep.
Nanoleaf Aurora Rhythm review: Now your fanciful wall lighting can respond to music
The first add-on for the Nanoleaf Aurora smart lighting system is a music visualizer.
Yale Real Living Assure SL Lock review: Yale’s next-gen lock makes significant strides
While the new Assure looks great on the outside, its smart home capabilities remain lacking.
Halo+ Smart Smoke & CO Alarm with Weather Alerts review: A pricey alternative to the Nest Protect
This smoke detector packs all the bells, whistles, and a weather radio, too.
First Alert Onelink review: This Homekit smoke alarm can smell a fire, but its push alerts need work
What good is a smart smoke alarm if the smart component isn’t fully baked?
Nest Protect review: No-nonsense “smart” smoke and carbon-monoxide detection
The best smart smoke detector on the market is also the most expensive.
Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb review: Alexa-ready and budget-friendly smart lighting from Anker
Available in tunable- or fixed-white models, these smart bulbs deliver quality lighting at low prices.
Feit IntelliBulb Battery Backup review: The light bulb that can’t go out
With a built-in battery, it’s a perfect bulb for always-on applications.
Cree BR30 and R20 Replacement Floods review: Very bright LED bulbs for canister environments
These LED bulbs deliver mega lumens for cans in high ceilings.