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7.8Overall Score

Honeywell Lyric Round 2.0 Thermostat Review

Honeywell launched the original Lyric thermostat in 2014 to tepid reviews. Issues with compatibility, it's away mode, and an underwhelming app plagued the smart thermostat. With the second generation of the Lyr...
6.4Overall Score

Geeni Prisma Smart Multicolor LED Bulb Review

Multicolor smart LED bulbs have always felt a bit gimmicky to me. Sure there are some scenarios I could envision using them. They'd make for a nice decoration outside during Christmas. Maybe even a fun accessor...
7.1Overall Score

LIFX Wi-Fi Multicolor Smart LED Bulb Review

LIFX has come a long way from their days as an Australian start-up crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Their dream to create Wi-Fi connected light bulbs is a reality and they now produce one of the better smart LED bu...
7.1Overall Score

Leeo Smart Alert Review

In an industry booming with copycats, the first-product from newcomers Leeo offers a unique twist to smart-home safety. The Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight is billed as a device that will listen for smoke alarms, c...

What is Google Home?

Released in November of 2016, Google Home is the search giant's first foray into the smart speaker industry. Like it's competitor the Amazon Echo, this hands-free device may be used as a personal assistant, mus...
7.5Overall Score

TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Plug Review (Models HS100 and HS110)

A leader in wireless networking products, TP-Link has naturally drifted toward producing a line of smart home products over the past few years. Among their most popular devices is the TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Plug (...
6.7Overall Score

Geeni Lux Smart LED Bulb Review

The first thing that struck me about the Geeni Lux line of smart LED bulbs is the price. I'm constantly seduced by the industry to swap out the dumb bulbs in my house and replace them with smart LED ones. Unfor...
8.2Overall Score

TP-Link Smart Light Switch Review

The TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch wants to turn your boring old wall switch into a gateway to home automation. From controlling your ceiling fan with your smartphone to turning on the overhead lights with a ...
8.3Overall Score

Belkin Wemo Light Switch Review

Belkin's WeMo lineup of home automation products has been immensely popular since they launched back in 2012. A slew of smart plugs, bulbs, and cameras have led their respected industries. But the cornerstone o...
7.2Overall Score

Geeni Energi Energy Tracking Smart Plug Review

While prices for smart plugs have come down a bit in recent years, you're still looking at $30-$40 for one that provides energy monitoring. When we spotted the Geeni Energi Energy Tracking Wi-Fi Smart Plug sell...
5.5Overall Score

Geeni Surge Smart Wi-Fi Surge Protector Review

While the industry has been flooded with individual smart plugs, there's been a lack of smart surge protectors on the market. Perhaps this simply comes down to demand, but we can see how the added surge protect...
5.9Overall Score

LOHAS Smart LED Bulb Review

Our search for a budget multicolor LED bulb continues with a little known company called LOHAS that has generated a bit of buzz on Amazon. The company which specializes in LED bulbs of all kinds seems to have r...