Articles by Martyn Williams
Leviton puts Alexa in a dimmer switch
Leviton is expanding its range of smart home switches and outlets with the Decora Voice Dimmer, a new Wi-Fi dimmer switch with Amazon Alexa built in.
Channel Master Smartenna+ review: This TV antenna tunes itself to pull in all the channels it can
Lots of companies call their products “smart,” but it’s more than hyperbole in this case.
Channel Master Flatenna 35 review: A great indoor antenna at an even better price
It’s well made, very inexpensive, and it picked up all major local TV stations in our tests.
Blue by ADT: ADT’s first DIY home security effort is off to a good start
We’ve spent some quality time with ADT’s DIY video doorbell and its indoor and outdoor security cameras and found a lot to like. Will the rest of the system be as good?
ADT Blue Wireless Outdoor Camera review: Most security cams require a subscription to get the detection features that are standard on this model
The third component in ADT’s DIY home security system delivers good value for the money.
ADT Blue Doorbell Camera review: It’s not much to look at, but it offers premium features and a good picture
You can use it as a stand-alone security for your front door or integrate it into a larger DIY system, with optional professional monitoring.
ADT Blue Indoor Camera review: Watches for intruders, listens for alarms
The Blue Indoor Camera is a DIY home-security cam from ADT that will alert you should it hear a CO2 or smoke alarm going off.
Toucan Wireless Video Doorbell review: This camera’s wide field of view can survey all your porch
You can mount Toucan's battery-powered video doorbell just about anywhere.
Maximus Answer DualCam Video Doorbell review: That second camera is for keeping an eye on parcels
This is a good video doorbell, but you’ll need a subscription to get the most value from it.
RCA Ultra-Thin Multi-Directional Amplified Indoor Antenna review: Good performance for the price
This inexpensive TV antenna does a good job pulling in strong signals, but you might be happier paying a little more for higher performance.
Mohu Sail review: This antenna can be mounted in your attic or outdoors, but it doesn’t beat our top pick
We like the design and the signal amplifier at the antenna end of the cable, but this is not a top performer.
Mohu Curve 50 TV antenna review: Pretty, but not powerful
This interesting-looking antenna is good for the ‘burbs, but it’s not the best at pulling in broadcast channels.
GE Ultra Pro Signal Finder HD Amplified Antenna review: Cool LEDs, crappy performance
The LEDs are intended to help you find the ultimate antenna placement. And you’ll need ‘em.
Watch people and packages with the Maximus dual-camera doorbell
Your average video doorbell will keep an eye on anyone on your porch, but the Maximus Answer DualCam Video Doorbell will also let you see the packages left on your doorstep.
How to enable HDR in your Ring security camera
Ring is adding an HDR (high dynamic range) feature to its cameras, but it doesn't come switched on by default.
Ring is adding color night vision to its security cameras
Ring says its adding a color nighttime video option to its smart home security cameras.
How to change the Google Assistant voice
At Google's developer conference this year, the company introduced six new voices for Google Assistant. Here's how to select them.