
LIFX Beam review: Six feet of decorative lighting that ties into your smart home
This smart lighting kit will give your walls some dynamic visual flair.

SkylinkNet Alarm System Starter Kit Plus review: Built by techies, for techies
It’s short on handholding, but SkylinkNet’s SK-250 kit is a good-enough security offering (though not recommended for beginners).

Best smart home systems for a connected domicile
Your home is only as smart as the hub that orchestrates everything behind the scenes. These DIY tools are the best of the bunch.

Samsung SmartThings Hub review: One of the best in the business
With massive device support and a simple interface, it’s hard to beat SmartThings to anchor your smart home.

LIFX Mini smart bulb series review: Not quite as bright, but smaller and cheaper than the LIFX A19
We like the color-tunable bulb best, but all three are good values.

Fibaro Wall Plug with USB review: Does light make right?
This pricey smart plug offers ground effects and solid energy-monitoring features.

Best smart bulbs for your connected home
Today’s smart bulbs are brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right one for your environment remains a challenge.

LIFX A19 (2018) smart bulb review: The Wi-Fi bulb to beat keeps getting better
Shine on, you crazy lightbulb.

Electric Jukebox Roxi review: Turn your TV into a music machine
Built for families and parties, Roxi can be slow on the draw, but it makes up for it in versatility.

Nest x Yale Lock review: Nest’s first smart lock is a solid effort, but it needs refinement
Nest’s partnership with Yale is a rocky combination.

Notion home monitoring (2nd Edition) review: Modest upgrades advance a winning formula
Improvements in battery life and wireless range, coupled with Nest integration, teach Notion some new tricks.

GE Smart Lighting review: ZigBee or Z-Wave? In-wall or plug-in?
Jasco Products markets in-wall and plug-in ZigBee and Z-Wave lighting controls under the GE brand. Are they worthy of your smart home?

Brightswitch review: This light switch plus Android smartphone adds up to a mess
You can watch YouTube on a light switch, not that you’ll want to.

Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller review: New tricks from the market leader
With onboard controls and cleaner connectors, this sprinkler system is better than ever.
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