Michael BrownExecutive Editor, TechHive
Michael is TechHive's lead editor and covers the smart home and home entertainment markets. He built his own smart home in 2007, which he uses as a real-world test lab when reviewing new products. Michael also reviews routers and networking products for TechHive and PCWorld.
Tidal adds Dolby Atmos Music support on compatible home audio gear to its HiFi service tier
The Atmos experience will be delivered via Dolby Digital Plus.
Best smart speakers: Which deliver the best combination of digital assistant and audio performance?
With models based on Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, and others to come, we’ll help you find just the right model.
Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi smart speaker review: The case of the missing midrange
Several smart speakers sound much better and cost much less than Belkin's Google Home-compatible effort. The wireless charging feature, however, is as handy as a pocket on a shirt.
It's great to have the range and reliability of Wi-Fi, and Weber’s hub supports up to four probes, but this high-tech grilling gadget barely justifies its price tag.
Meural Canvas II review: If you can’t go to the art museum, bring the art museum to you
Calling the Meural Canvas II a digital picture frame does the product a major disservice. If you love to gaze at art, this device can bring the great works into your home.
Best Bluetooth speakers: Reviews and buying advice
We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.
You'll get the most value from this great path light if you've also invested in—or plan to—other home security devices in the ever-widening Ring ecosystem.
Enclave Audio CineHome Pro review: A great home theater audio system—for the right audience
The Enclave Audio CineHome Pro is a true 5.1 surround-sound system that's also truly wireless, but it’s more suitable for streaming media than pairing with a Blu-ray player.
This smart soundbar supports Dolby Atmos and your choice of Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant onboard.
Orbit B-hyve Smart Hose Watering Timer review: Sophisticated yet simple
This Bluetooth (and Wi-Fi, with a bridge)-based watering system is great for drip and other hose-based irrigation systems.
This inexpensive wireless home security camera can be deployed indoors or out, and you can buy a cheap solar panel to keep its battery forever topped off.
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi 4-Button Controller review: This device fits its niche almost perfectly
This Wi-Fi smart home device can control Leviton light switches, dimmers, outlets, and ceiling fans all over your home. But it's not designed to control a local load.
All-new Sonos Radio brings free music to Sonos customers
Internet radio stalwarts iHeartRadio and TuneIn are participating, but Sonos is also drawing on Napster to build its own streaming catalog.
The smart home market is awash in cheap security cameras, but the Ring Indoor Cam is one of the few that can be integrated into a security system that's as comprehensive as Ring's.
It’s not the brightest emergency light source, but you’ll never need to worry about a dead battery or finding it in the dark.
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