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Ring Smart Lighting Pathlight starter kit review: Security lighting on the cheap—except for all those batteries
The all-plastic construction has us wondering about longevity, but the price (and the hooks into the broader Ring ecosystem) can’t be beat.
C by GE Tunable White and Full Color smart bulb reviews: Pretty lights hampered by incomplete software
GE intended these bulbs to be easy to use, but they're just the opposite.
C by GE Smart Plug review: This smart home gadget disappoints
Adding one to your Wi-Fi network is easy enough, but GE falls short of delivering on its promise of easy integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Plug WiFi review: A commodity add-on outlet with more flaws than features
Don’t be enticed by the low price: This smart plug is a me-too wannabe.
RoomMe promises to make your smart home more intelligent
This ceiling-mounted occupancy sensor triggers smart home devices based on who enters the room.
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.
Orro Light Switch review: This savvy smart switch bristles with sensors
This deluxe switch knows when you’re in the room and automatically adjusts the light level based on ambient brightness.
Watch people and packages with the Maximus dual-camera doorbell
Your average video doorbell will keep an eye on anyone on your porch, but the Maximus Answer DualCam Video Doorbell will also let you see the packages left on your doorstep.
TP-Link Kasa Smart KL-series Wi-Fi light bulb review: Three new smart bulbs offer mostly great results
This trio of smart bulbs offer a little light for any type of user.
TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug review: Individual outlet control makes this the outdoor smart plug to beat
This outdoor outlet’s upscale feature set makes it well worth the price.
TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, Dimmer HS220 review: A solid competitor in the in-wall dimmer space
This dimmer switch is a smooth operator, but it has a couple of notable drawbacks.
Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb 2.0 Dimmable White review: Updates give the Lumos line a fresh profile
Never mind the light, it’s the low price tag on these smart LED light bulbs that will catch your eye.
SANSI Omni-directional Bulb review: This beastly LED light bulb puts out 4,000 lumens of eye-searing light
When you really need to light up the night with just a size E26 bulb, this monstrous LED will do the job.
TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Outlet review: The Kasa Smart KP200 covers all the basics
You won’t need a smart home hub to control this smart outlet, but it will work with smart speakers running Alexa, Google Assistant, or Cortana.
Grab one (or 10) of our favorite color smart bulbs for 33 percent off on Amazon today
Amazon is selling the LIFX color smart bulb for just $40 today, a 33 percent discount off its list price.
Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor review: A must-have accessory for Hue smart lighting owners
This easy-to-install smart home tool adds tremendous security and convenience features to Philips Hue smart bulbs and fixtures.
C by GE C-Start Smart Switch Motion Sensing+Dimmer review: GE stuffs this smart switch full of features
But do motion sensing, light sensing, and dimmer features justify the hefty price tag?
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