Articles by Brian Nadel
Dreo's Macro Max S Air Purifier is a quiet air-scrubbing giant
With three-stage filtering, app control, and automatic operation, this purifier can scrub the air clean in a big room.
Wyze's affordable Air Purifier is big and loud, but also powerful
The inexpensive but bulky Wyze Air Purifier is powerful enough to clean the air in a large room.
Nooie's pan-and-tilt 360 Cam 2 can follow you around
Got a house, kids, and pets to look after? Nooie 360 Cam 2’s pan-and-tilt abilities can keep an eye on everything in a room and even follow the action.
Anker debuts new smart home and entertainment devices
The consumer-electronics manufacturer showed off a new laser projector, home security system, and more at a New York City press event.
Victrola’s new turntable streams vinyl straight to Sonos speakers
Who needs cables, pre-amps, and all that jazz? The brand-new Victrola Stream Carbon spins music to a Sonos multi-room audio system.
Wyze's affordable Scale X makes it easy to track your weight goals
Equipped with a large display and capable of measuring 13 health metrics, the Wyze Scale X makes for an inexpensive way to track your wellness goals.
Eufy's Smart Scale P2 Pro watches your weight and you lifestyle
By combining your weight with your heart rate and a variety of other factors, eufy’s Smart Scale P2 Pro can point the way to a healthier life.
Cync Smart Thermostat: A mid-priced contender
GE Lighting’s smart thermostat is easy to install, easy to use, and effective, especially if you add the optional remote sensor.
The Eufy Security 4G Starlight Camera isn't limited by Wi-Fi
This camera can reach the internet no matter how far it is from your home’s Wi-Fi network.
Nooie Cam Doorbell Review: Day or night, this camera shows who’s ringing
A 3-megapixel camera and the ability to tap into 2.4- and 5GHz Wi-Fi add up to a winning combination for the Nooie Cam Doorbell–that is, unless you need HomeKit compatibility.
Anker expands its Eufy-brand smart home product line
Our first impressions of two new vacuums, a 4G security camera, and a smart scale.
Wemo Smart Video Doorbell review: Ding-dong, this HomeKit cam shows who’s there
Like the competition in the HomeKit market, this video doorbell depends on low-voltage wiring.
Airthings View Plus review: This radon-detecting air quality monitor can act as a hub
The feature-packed Airthings View Plus is quick to set up and boasts seven air quality sensors, but it's also big and expensive.
Ezlo Plus review: A strong smart home hub with minor compatibility issues
The Ezlo Plus can control a home full of smart devices, but it falls short on compatibility.
Lorex Smart Home Security Center review: Self-monitor your home without all the fees
This affordable camera-based security system features local storage, and it can be expanded with other Lorex components.
Aqara Hub E1 review: A tiny yet powerful smart home hub
Easy-to-use software and small size make this smart home hub appealing, even if it only works directly with Aqara Zigbee products.
Hubitat Elevation review: Plenty of power, and 100% local control
This advanced smart home hub supports all the most common automation protocols and doesn’t depend on a broadband connection, but novice users will find its learning curve challenging.