About
Hearthwire is an independent smart home desk. We write reviews, comparisons, and best-of guides for people who want a house that works — including when the internet does not.
Maya Chen
Reviews editor
Former lighting product manager. Tests hubs, sensors, and Matter bridges in a 1,800 sq ft mixed-protocol apartment.
Eli Brooks
Security & climate editor
Locks, cameras, and HVAC nerd. Runs a Thread border-router lab with three ecosystems on one VLAN.