David Murphy
Latest articles by David Murphy
Staples Connect Hub Powered by Linksys
By David Murphy last updated
The Staples Connect smart home hub does a very good job of simplifying smart home device pairing and creating logic-driven activities — all for no monthly fee.
Samsung SmartThings Review
By David Murphy published
Able to support a large ecosystem of smart home gadgets, Samsung SmartThings would be a lot more compelling if its app were easier to use.
PEQ Review: Not Quite Smart Enough
By David Murphy published
The PEQ smart home platform is simple and easy to use, but it's too expensive for what you're getting.
Best Android Wear Smartwatch Apps
By David Murphy published
Here’s a roundup of our favorite apps for the Android Wear smartwatch platform, including food, dating, health and transportation apps.
Quirky Wink Hub Review
By David Murphy published
The Quirky Wink Hub makes it easy to connect a bunch of smart home devices and doesn't require a monthly fee, but it doesn't give you a lot of control.
Iris Smart Home Smart Kit Review
By David Murphy published
The Iris Smart Home Kit is easy to set up and comes with good hardware, but you'll need to pay $10 monthly to get the most out of it.
Lyve Minds LyveHome Review — Far from Picture-Perfect
By David Murphy published
The LyveHome tries to make photo and video storage simple, and comes with lots of built-in storage, but it's ultimately not a very good cloud alternative.
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