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.
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Best of CES 2022: The smart home and home entertainment products that captivated us
We covered the show from afar out of an abundance of caution, but that didn’t prevent us from seeing the most intriguing and exciting new product announcements.
Ring adds a glass-break sensor to its Ring Alarm home security system
Raise your hand if you thought Ring already offered a glass-break sensor—we certainly did.
Samsung's evolving SmartThings platform appears to eschew Z-Wave
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Roborock shows off a pair of impressive floor cleaners at CES 2022
Debuting this week at CES, the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra mops, vacuums, and cleans itself up, while the Roborock Dyad is a powerful wet/dry stick vac.
This robot won’t clean your floors, but it will deliver a snack from the fridge, tote your laundry basket, and perform other chores.
Kohler teams with Phyn to offer home water leak protection
Kohler’s H2Wise Powered by Phyn products monitor an entire home’s water consumption.
Eve Systems' CES focus is on HomeKit, Matter, and Thread
The German manufacturer is showing a home security camera and smart window shades developed with Coulisse.
The best smart shades: These luxurious window treatments blend high tech with high fashion
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The best smart light switches and dimmers: Lighting is the foundation of the smart home
In-wall lighting controls bring convenience, security, luxury, and sophistication into your home.
Cree Connected Max Retrofit Downlight review: An elegant, smart upgrade for ceiling cans
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