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.
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.
Nest Protect review: No-nonsense “smart” smoke and carbon-monoxide detection
The best smart smoke detector on the market is also the most expensive.
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?
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.
Friday Lock review: A competitor to the August retrofit smart lock arrives at last
Friday Labs' debut smart lock makes a positive first impression, but in use it comes across as undercooked.
Ikea's Tradfri Gateway Kit and Motion Sensor Kit blend the Swedish retailer's confounding instruction style with average smart-lighting abilities.
Rain Bird’s first generation smart sprinkler still has some growing to do. Just like your lawn!
Orbit B-hyve Wifi Sprinkler Timer review: Two ways to control your watering system
With onboard manual controls, B-hyve adds flexibility, but at the expense of simplicity.
Best smart sprinkler controller
Whether you’re motivated by water conservation, saving money, a drive to render every aspect of your home smart, or all the above, a smart irrigation controller will scratch that itch.
Blossom 7 Smart Watering Controller review: It’s just the basics for this smart irrigation device
The second generation of Blossom strips out features, simplifies watering, and drops the price.