Author Archives: Christopher Null

BrillLock Fingerprint Door Lock review: Biometric security on a budget

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Christopher Null

This fingerprint-scanning lock lacks smart features, and it has more bugs than I’d want on my front door. Continue reading →

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Smart home guide for beginners: Make your home more convenient to live in without spending lots of time or money

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Christopher Null

You don’t need to be an expert or spend a fortune on cutting-edge gear, these first steps will lay a foundation you can build on. Continue reading →

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Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug review: This plug’s performance problems kill it from the start

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Christopher Null

Scheduling is in the Wemo app is dead on arrival with this outdoor smart outlet. Continue reading →

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Treatlife 3-Way Smart Dimmer DS02 review: Still easy on the wallet, but now with 3-way circuit support

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Christopher Null

The companion app for Treatlife’s Wi-Fi dimmer, however, is as primitive as ever. Continue reading →

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Enbrighten Zigbee Plug-In Smart Dimmer review: Its hefty size is offset by its ability to control two lamps at once

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Christopher Null

This dual smart plug is a solid alternative to dimmable smart bulbs, especially in fixtures with multiple sockets. Continue reading →

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LiftMaster myQ Smart Garage Camera review: The magnetic mount is nifty. The price tag? Not so much

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Christopher Null

myQ needs to revisit its service plan prices to make this garage-centric camera more appealing. Continue reading →

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Eufy Security EufyCam 2 Pro 2K review: A solid boost in video quality (but nothing else) in this Best Buy exclusive

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Christopher Null

The Pro upgrade takes Eufy’s indoor/outdoor cam kit to nearly 3 megapixels. Continue reading →

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Wemo Wi-Fi Smart Plug review: We like the design shrink, but this device doesn’t offer enough for the price

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Christopher Null

The new Wemo saves space, but some competitors deliver more for less. Continue reading →

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Wyze Cam Outdoor review: Wyze enters the world of outdoor security with a dirt-cheap camera

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Christopher Null

Ruggedized for the elements, battery-powered—and priced at just $50. Continue reading →

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Best smart plugs: These gadgets will turn any electrical outlet into a smart socket

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Christopher Null

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. Continue reading →

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