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.
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.
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?
Nest Protect review: No-nonsense “smart” smoke and carbon-monoxide detection
The best smart smoke detector on the market is also the most expensive.
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.
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.
But we can't recommend the second and less-expensive new model.
WiZ Connected Lights Color A E26 Light Kit review: Wi-Fi smart bulbs on a budget
This new smart lighting player offers plenty of flexibility at a price that makes sense.
Sylvania Smart+ Color Light Bulb review: Supports HomeKit, ditches hub
Smart+ earns bonus points for seamless setup, but loses marks for buggy controls and poor responsiveness.
Oomi Home review: Semi-smarten your home, at a steep price
This smart home kit doesn’t come cheap, and it doesn’t do much, either.
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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.