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.
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.
When you really need to light up the night with just a size E26 bulb, this monstrous LED will do the job.
TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Outlet review: The Kasa Smart KP200 covers all the basics
You won’t need a smart home hub to control this smart outlet, but it will work with smart speakers running Alexa, Google Assistant, or Cortana.
Safe by HUB6 review: Upcycle your old alarm system into a smart alarm
With a little wiring work, you can give your outdated alarm system a DIY upgrade.
Which remote control is the best companion for your smart TV and the rest of your entertainment system.
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.
But do motion sensing, light sensing, and dimmer features justify the hefty price tag?
Best smart lock for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
GE Vintage LED bulbs review: 21st century lighting with a turn-of-the-last century aesthetic
These energy-efficient LED bulbs might be prettier than the lamps you’ll use them in.
Best smart plugs: These gadgets will turn any electrical outlet into a smart socket
With models from Lutron, Wemo, Leviton, iDevices, and others, it can be difficult to know which easy and inexpensive device is best for controlling the lamps and small appliances in your smart home. We’ll help you find the right one.
LIFX A19 (2018) smart bulb review: The Wi-Fi bulb to beat keeps getting better
Shine on, you crazy lightbulb.
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.
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.
iClever Smart Plug Wi-Fi Mini Outlet review: Smart plug pricing nears rock bottom
With a price tag of just $14, the road to commodity status for this product category is nearly complete.
Best smart smoke detector to keep your home safe
Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors don’t just sound the alarm, they also alert your smart phone and more.
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