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.
Toucan’s battery-powered Wireless Video Doorbell boasts a 180-degree vertical field of view
On display at CES, the camera enables you to see packages placed directly beneath the doorbell.
The U by Moen Smart Faucet can dispense an exact amount of water at a precise temperature
The faucet supports voice commands via Alexa or Google Assistant, and dispenses water with a wave of your hand.
Linksys Velop mesh Wi-Fi routers are evolving into smart home controllers—and more
Origin Wireless’ WiFi Sensing technology piggybacks on Linksys mesh network systems for home automation, home monitoring, sleep tracking, elder care and more.
Hogar Controls has the prettiest smart light switches at CES
The Prima Touch Switch line features capacitive touch glass surfaces and lighting scene control using either Z-Wave or Zigbee.
Ring announces 6 new products, along with measures to quiet criticism of its privacy practices
Ring's CES announcements include the company's first LED smart bulbs, as well as a remote control for electric gates that can be paired with Ring's video doorbells and cameras.
Brilliant expands its Brilliant Smart Home Control with a new smart dimmer and smart plug
You’ll need one of the original controllers to use the new products being shown at CES, but prices for them start at just $30.
Luminook brings smart LED lighting to closets, pantries, and other small spaces
These LED light strips automatically turn on when you open the door to help you find what you’re looking for.
LiftMaster is adding security cameras and smart locks to its myQ garage ecosystem
The garage door-opener company is showing two cameras at CES, plus a smart door lock developed in partnership with Yale.
Belkin teams with Devialet to build the SoundForm Elite smart speaker and wireless charger
It’s no surprise that Belkin would make a device charger, but a high-end speaker is something else entirely.
Linksys touts Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers at CES
The networking company will ship a Wi-Fi 6 mesh router and a Wi-Fi 6 mesh system this spring.
Netgear adapts its Orbi mesh router to 4G LTE
The new network device unveiled at CES targets people living in areas that are unlikely to ever get fiber or cable broadband.
Netgear brings mesh networking technology to its Nighthawk router line
This is the first router in the Nighthawk family that doesn’t look like its stealth attack aircraft namesake.
The Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub can render your old barbecue high tech
Probes monitor the ambient temperature inside your grill as well as that of the food you’re cooking.
Smart home system builder Abode announces its first stand-alone home security camera
The modular Abode Outdoor/Indoor Smart Camera can also be integrated with any existing Abode security system.
Flo Technologies adds a stand-alone water sensor to its lineup at CES
The new Flo by Moen Smart Water Detector unveiled at CES can help prevent catastrophic water damage.