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.
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.
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.
Yale Real Living Assure Lock review: An atypically poor effort from a leading manufacturer
This Bluetooth-only smart deadbolt is a distant also-ran.
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.
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.
Kwikset Premis review: A capable smart lock for iOS users
Kwikset Premis review: A capable smart lock for iOS users
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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Color smart bulbs are fun, but white bulbs are a lot more practical. We’ll help you find the right one for your needs.
Feit Electric Intellibulb review: ColorChoice, Switch to Dim, Dusk to Dawn, and Motion Activated
These four bulbs give you a degree of control over color temperature, brightness, and other settings without need for a hub or a smartphone app.
For simple needs, this security setup can work well.
Logitech POP Smart Button Kit review: Press here to quickly control your smart home devices
Now integrated with HomeKit, Logitech’s POP button offers simple (but expensive) command over other devices.
Geeni Energi energy-tracking Wi-Fi smart plug review: An affordable smart plug with a bonus feature
This smart plug will track and report on your energy consumption, and it’s compatible with the Amazon Echo and Google Home, too.
Geeni Smart Bulb reviews: We put the budget-priced Lux 800 and Prisma 450 to the test
Can $25 Wi-Fi light bulbs compete with better-known but more-expensive offerings?