Author: Michael Brown

There are excellent components in this package, but they don’t add up to a great DIY home security system.

In-wall lighting controls bring convenience, security, luxury, and sophistication into your home.

Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.

Nest isn’t the only thermostat maker with greater smart home ambitions.

You can plop your smart speaker in the middle of Accell Power Dot surge protector and have three outlets and four USB ports to power other devices.

An integrated solar panel keeps the battery in this smart lighting device perpetually topped off.

This smart home device should pay for itself quickly by slashing the amount of energy needed to heat water.

Linksys is expanding its Wi-Fi 6 product portfolio with a new, lower-cost router: The $150 Max-Stream AX1800 (model MR7350). The new device can be set up as a primary router to cover homes up to about 1,700 square feet, or it can operate as a mesh n…

Linksys is expanding its Wi-Fi 6 product portfolio with a new, lower-cost router: The $150 Max-Stream AX1800 (model MR7350), which is available for purchase now. The new device can be set up as a primary router to cover homes up to about 1,700 squar…

You’ll likely need a newer TV that supports eARC to get the best that this soundbar can deliver.

With hot summer months approaching rapidly, SmartAC.com says its system and services can keep your central air conditioning operating at peak efficiency.

Water damage is the most common–and most costly–risks your phone will ever face. This sensor will raise the alarm almost immediately, so you can take corrective action.

The Atmos experience will be delivered via Dolby Digital Plus.

The Atmos experience will be delivered via Dolby Digital Plus.

Several smart speakers sound much better and cost much less than Belkin’s Google Home-compatible effort. The wireless charging feature, however, is as handy as a pocket on a shirt.

It’s great to have the range and reliability of Wi-Fi, and Weber’s hub supports up to four probes, but this high-tech grilling gadget barely justifies its price tag.

Calling the Meural Canvas II a digital picture frame does the product a major disservice. If you love to gaze at art, this device can bring the great works into your home.

You’ll get the most value from this great path light if you’ve also invested in—or plan to—other home security devices in the ever-widening Ring ecosystem.

The Enclave Audio CineHome Pro is a true 5.1 surround-sound system that’s also truly wireless, but it’s more suitable for streaming media than pairing with a Blu-ray player.

This smart soundbar supports Dolby Atmos and your choice of Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant onboard.