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.
Tailwind iQ3 smart automatic garage controller review: Cool features, but rocky operation
This affordable opener can detect your car’s presence and automatically open your garage door, but it’s too rough around the edges to recommend.
Alfred DB1-C-BL Smart Lock Review: Z-Wave and Bluetooth connectivity in an otherwise mediocre lock
This first-generation smart lock from Alfred feels like it never exited beta testing.
Voice response is the key new feature of Alfred’s second effort.
The Shelly app remains a thorn in the side of this otherwise capable product.
This smart deadbolt is vastly superior to Eufy's previous effort.
This next-generation garage door controller from Meross just doesn’t have the reliability of the company's first offering.
D-Link Outdoor Wi-Fi Smart Plug review: D-Link brings a unique USB port to its pricey exterior plug.
The question is, is it worth paying a lot more to get an outdoor USB charging port?
Imilab C20 Home Security Camera review: Pan/tilt support on a budget
Despite some operational hiccups, you can’t beat the value on this PTZ cam.
Rocksteady Stadium 2-Pack review: You could fill an arena with these portable Bluetooth speakers
They sound great, but “AI-powered” audio smells like hype to us.
Wyze Sprinkler Controller review: 8 zones, 50 bucks
A dirt-cheap way to take care of what’s in your dirt.
BrillLock Fingerprint Door Lock review: Biometric security on a budget
This fingerprint-scanning lock lacks smart features, and it has more bugs than I’d want on my front door.
Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug review: This plug’s performance problems kill it from the start
Scheduling is in the Wemo app is dead on arrival with this outdoor smart outlet.
Emporia energy-monitoring smart plug review: Power management on a budget
This bargain-priced smart plug offers some features its better-known competitors don’t.
If you need a wired controller, Meross’ option should be on your shopping list.
Connected Max Smart LED review: Cree Lighting ups its game with a new line of color tunable bulbs
And at just $10 each for color-changing bulbs, it’s aggressively attacking the value space.