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Philips Hue Smart Plug review: Just the basics, except for the price tag
Is the Philips brand name worth double the price for a commodity smart plug?
Abode Iota review: Abode streamlines its security hub by integrating a camera
A simple home security solution learns a few new tricks—and gets easier than ever to set up.
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Best smart home systems for a connected domicile
Your home is only as smart as the hub that orchestrates everything behind the scenes. Whether you want a generalist automation kit or a security-savvy alarm system, these DIY tools are the best of the bunch.
Amazon Echo Show vs. Google Nest Hub Max: Which 10-inch smart display should you buy?
The two top smart displays from Amazon and Google go head-to-head.
Philips Hue Smart Button review: Drop a switch for your Hue lights just about anywhere
This toggle button is surprisingly capable, but it can’t control other smart lighting systems.
Innr Smart White A19 bulb review: This inexpensive smart bulb seamlessly connects with a Philips Hue Bridge
If you’re already invested in the Hue lighting ecosystem, these budget Zigbee bulbs can fill in your smart bulb gaps without breaking the bank.
Samsung SmartThings Wifi review: A sensible choice for smart homes, but far from the best router
Samsung blends a great smart home hub with an average wireless mesh router.
Philips Hue White E12 candle bulb review: Inexpensive, easy to use, and no bridge required (unless you want one later)
Arriving in the second wave of Bluetooth-enabled smart bulbs from Signify, the new Philips Hue White E12 candle bulb is an easy and inexpensive way to jump into the Hue ecosystem.
Hands-on with the Philips Hue Smart button, Smart plug, vintage-style filament bulbs, and more
The $20 Smart button makes it easy to control your Philips Hue lights, and it arrives alongside the first Philips Hue Smart plug, vintage-style LED filament smart bulbs, and an updated Philips Hue Go portable light.
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Best water leak detectors for smart homes
Fires can be devastating, but water damage is a far more common risk. These smart devices will alert you if your home springs a leak, so you can take action quickly.
Samsung SmartThings Smart Bulb review: A $10 bulb built for the SmartThingsverse
Samsung SmartThings users will want to check out this inexpensive, dimmable, Zigbee, white-only LED smart bulb, but be aware of its limitations before you plop down your 10 bucks.
Lutron Aurora review: A nearly perfect solution for Philips Hue smart bulbs
This gadget handily solves the smart bulb, dumb switch problem—but only if you have Philips Hue bulbs and a toggle switch.
Philips Hue Bluetooth + Zigbee smart bulbs review: The best smart lighting just got better (but no less expensive)
Adding Bluetooth eliminates the need to buy a Philips Hue Bridge. But you can run only 10 bulbs without it, and you'll be cut off from the broader Hue ecosystem.
New Philips Hue smart bulbs don’t need the Hue Bridge—but there’s a catch
Philips is shifting to a new chip that has both Bluetooth and Zigbee radios onboard, but most people will still want a Hue Bridge on their home network.
Samsung SmartThings expands its lineup with a Wi-Fi security camera, a smart bulb, and a smart plug
A smart home system with broad third-party device support gains three new first-party devices.
The Lutron Aurora handily solves the smart bulb, dumb switch predicament
This battery-powered dimmer retrofits toggle switches controlling Philips Hue and other Zigbee smart bulbs, so they can’t be turned off by accident.
Nuimo Click review: This smart home device’s novelty wears off quickly
The one-touch access to your favorite Sonos playlist or Hue lighting scene is fun—for the first few days.
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