This is the best router/smart-home hub combo on the market, but you’ll trade power for convenience and ease of use. A smart-home system has components distributed all over the house, controlled by a ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 smart Wi-Fi router is down to $171.90 on Amazon. The router ...

It’s not the fastest Wi-Fi mesh router we’ve tested, but its smart home features make it a great value for DIY enthusiasts. Securifi’s Almond 3 has two features you won’t find in competing whole-home ...

Samsung SmartThings Wifi is a much better smart home hub than it is a router or a home security system. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a good value for the right buyer. Mesh tech is as beneficial to ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The modern smart home was built on the 2.4GHz frequency, but is it time to move to a different Thread? The modern ...

Dan has been a professional writer for more than a decade and now specializes in routers and networking devices. Originally from Chicago, IL, Dan studied comedy writing at Second City and worked as a ...

Senior UK Editor — My interest in Android began with the beautiful Nexus 4 and the less-ugly-than-before Jelly Bean. Right now, I'm probably watching Black Books, playing football (soccer), or ...