Articles by Christopher Null
Morento HY4866-WF Air Purifier review: Little footprint, big impact
This smart purifier boasts ample power and a rock-bottom price.
Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) review: modest upgrades
Once the king of video doorbells, Arlo now finds itself playing catch-up in a crowded market.
Best smart smoke detectors
Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors don’t just sound the alarm, they also alert your smart phone and more.
X-Sense XP0A-SR smoke alarm review: Value-priced protection
This smoke and carbon dioxide detector has no mobile or wireless features; but at $30, it’s a great candidate for low-cost rollouts.
GermGuardian AC3000 Airsafe+ review: A pint-sized powerhouse
This ultra-small purifier makes up for its lack of smart features with ample power, a germ-killing UVC-C light, and a very low price.
Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 review: Truly subscription free
A microSD card is the only thing you'll need to get the full value from this doorbell camera—unless you also want the benefits of Apple's HomeKit Secure Video.
LIFX SuperColor Path review: A pop of color for your walkway
This oversized outdoor light presents more than a few challenges.
Dreo Purifier Tower Fan 710S review: 2 home essentials in 1
Separate motors in this plus-sized appliance enable it to simultaneously circulate and purify the air in your home.
Abode Video Doorbell review: A low-cost, simple doorbell camera
It doesn't do much to distinguish itself from the pack, but Abode's Video Doorbell it worth a look if you're already subscribed to the company's subscription plan.
Abode Security Kit review: A focus on security, not convenience
If you’re looking for a robust home-security system, versus a smart home system with home-security elements, consider Abode’s low-priced offering.
Rabbit Air MinusA2 review: High performance, higher price tag
You can make an artistic statement with this unique air scrubber.
Aqara Smart Light Switch review: Zigbee lighting control for less
While this attractive in-wall on/off lighting control is compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit, it can't operate without one of Aqara's smart home hubs.
Aqara Smart Plug review: A good choice for Aqara’s Zigbee hubs
High prices and outdated designs are reasons to avoid proprietary smart home hubs. But if you want to keep using your Aqara hub, this is a good smart plug.
SwitchBot Curtain 3 review: 3rd-gen curtain controller gets it right
A massive motor upgrade gives this smart window treatment operator enough torque to handle the heaviest drapes, with a 33-pound weight limit.
Linxura Smart Controller review: An intriguing work in progress
This pocket-size device offers quick access to your most common smart home functions, but wait for the bugs to get squashed before you buy one.
Aqara Hub M2 review: A walled garden with some open windows
It seems contradictory, but Aqara’s Zigbee smart home hub controls only Aqara products, yet it’s compatible with Alexa, HomeKit, and some other ecosystems.
Beatbot AquaSense Pro review: A buggy, pricey pool-cleaning bot
This pool-cleaning robot could be the most sophisticated on the market, but we’d wait for Beatbot to squash some bugs before dropping a bundle on one.
Philips 1000-series electronic deadbolt review: Semi-smart locks
It lacks online connectivity, but this electronic lock has an excellent fingerprint reader and touchpad, and you’re not paying for extra features you might not want.