Articles by Michael Brown
ADT and Yale partner on Z-Wave lock with fingerprint recognition
The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave is the first smart lock certified for the new Z-Wave User Credential Command Class.
Ultraloq Z-Wave smart locks get Home Assistant integration
IoT manufacturer Xthings is doubling down on integration with the popular DIY smart home platform, starting with its Ultraloq U-Bolt Z-Wave smart deadbolts.
Lorex’s 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera screws into a standard light bulb socket
Capable of working indoors or outside, this pan/tilt home security cam delivers 2K video resolution and 400 lumens of cool white brightness.
Leviton Decora Smart Z-Wave 800 review: It's OK to say no to Wi-Fi
If your smart home revolves around Z-Wave, Leviton’s latest dimmer and switch are the smart lighting controls to buy.
Reolink security cams gain ‘Works With Home Assistant’ certification
This well-regarded family of home security cameras are the first products of their class to earn certification from the Open Home Foundation.
73&Sunny GripStand review: The case you didn’t know you needed
Go ahead and laugh. Once you’ve wrapped your remote control in a GripStand, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without one.
Vivint Smart Home review: The best smart home system I've ever tested
There’s no DIY option for the initial installation, but you can add to this powerful system on your own after that.
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus review: Plus what?
This new indoor/outdoor security camera promises higher resolution than the 3rd-gen Ring Stick Up Cam, but you’ll need to squint to see the improvement.
Homey smart home hubs gain energy monitoring features
The smart home hub manufacturer Athom also announced the Homey Energy Dongle for European smart meters.
Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Wall Outlet Extender review: Flaw ahead!
Any surge protector will eventually wear out and fail to protect the devices plugged into it, but this one has no mechanism to warn you when that inevitability occurs.
Best smart dimmers and switches for your home's lighting
In-wall smart lighting controls will deliver convenience, security, luxury, and sophistication to any smart home.
How to pick the right in-wall smart dimmers and switches
Lighting control is a smart home essential. We'll help you sort through your options to find the best solution, whether that be Wi-Fi, Matter, Zigbee, or Z-Wave.
LG's smart washer & dryer solved endless headaches, but now I'm trapped
Appliances that use A.I. and talk to each other deliver a boatload of benefits. On the downside, they all need to be of the same brand today.
Home Depot’s new line of EcoSmart light bulbs are semi-smart
They aren’t smart in the conventional sense, in that they can’t be scheduled or controlled with an app, but you can adjust their brightness and color temperature.
Abode home security systems can be controlled from an Apple TV
Apple TV users can now manage their Abode systems, and see up to 4 security camera feeds, on their TVs. The company also upgraded its Android TV app.
Eufy Wired Wall Light Cam S100 review: Pretty, but not powerful
This security cam/light combo isn’t as sophisticated as some, but it will blend in with your architecture better than more industrial-looking floodlight cameras.
New Ring Outdoor Cam Plus promises to deliver 2K resolution
The mid-priced security camera can be deployed indoors or out and has AC, battery, and solar power options.
Best smart speakers & displays for state-of-the-art smart homes
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.