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.
Rain Bird’s first generation smart sprinkler still has some growing to do. Just like your lawn!
But we can't recommend the second and less-expensive new model.
WiZ Connected Lights Color A E26 Light Kit review: Wi-Fi smart bulbs on a budget
This new smart lighting player offers plenty of flexibility at a price that makes sense.
Sylvania Smart+ Color Light Bulb review: Supports HomeKit, ditches hub
Smart+ earns bonus points for seamless setup, but loses marks for buggy controls and poor responsiveness.
Oomi Home review: Semi-smarten your home, at a steep price
This smart home kit doesn’t come cheap, and it doesn’t do much, either.
Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller (Generation 2) review: Watering the lawn gets smart
This powerful irrigation controller ensures the grass truly is greener with smart and savvy features.
Igloohome Smart Deadbolt 02 review: A smart lock work-in-progress
It looks good, but it needs fine-tuning.
Kwikset Premis review: A capable smart lock for iOS users
Kwikset Premis review: A capable smart lock for iOS users
Yale Real Living T1L review: A good choice for pairing with a Z-Wave smart-home hub
If Bluetooth’s not your bag, here’s one way to incorporate your door locks into your smart home.
Kwikset Kevo Convert review: A retrofit smart lock kit at a lower price
This conversion kit lets you turn any lock into a smart lock, but it isn’t perfect.
This retrofit kit looks stylish while adding “smart” features, and it’s great for renters because it doesn’t change the lock itself.
Kwikset Kevo 2nd Generation review: Kevo’s upgraded smart lock is a touchy-feely option
Kwikset’s signature smart lock is a bit tricky to work with, and comes at a price.
Yale Real Living Assure Lock review: An atypically poor effort from a leading manufacturer
This Bluetooth-only smart deadbolt is a distant also-ran.
Z-Wave, ZigBee, Bluetooth LE, or Wi-Fi, the second-generation Wink Hub can control every aspect of your smart home.
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