Michael BrownExecutive Editor, TechHive
Michael is TechHive's lead editor and covers the connected-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.
Abode’s new Gen 2 gateway comes with 4G cellular and Z-Wave Plus
The latest iteration of the Abode home security system includes the Z-Wave Plus technology.
Best of CES: The coolest smart home and home entertainment gear we saw
From a smart wall outlet to a new range of smart lights to an amazing roll-up TV—and more!—we name the most impressive connected home and home entertainment gear of CES 2019.
Pria is designed to help the elderly age in place, while the Omni mesh Wi-Fi router could be useful for everyone.
Cambridge Audio’s exquisite Alva TT turntable is the first to support aptX HD for wireless streaming
The British high-end audio manufacturer shows off the most convenient way to enjoy your vinyl collection.
The ConnectSense smart in-wall outlet is even better than its smart plug
The ZigBee-powered outlet boasts a long list of features, including voice and capacitive touch control.
The Iotty Smart Switch is one of the most elegant lighting controls you'll see at CES
This Wi-Fi switch looks like it was designed and engineered in Italy—because it was.
The Philips Hue lineup expands with three new outdoor fixtures and an outdoor sensor
The outdoor sensor could be a great home security offering, as well as a convenient way to turn on lights when you come home in the dark.
Third-generation Meural Canvas is like having an art gallery in your home
Meural scales up the technology in its unique digital displays after being acquired by Netgear.
Netgear takes its Orbi mesh Wi-Fi system to the next level with Wi-Fi 6
The tri-band system will feature a dedicated 4x4 802.11ax network for data backhaul.
TP-Link expands its smart home offerings with seven new Kasa Smart devices
The lineup includes a new video doorbell, a switch with an integrated digital assistant, new security cameras, and an outdoor smart plug.
TP-Link goes all in with Wi-Fi 6 home networking gear, offering five products in 2019
One router, the Deco X10, combines Wi-Fi 6 and mesh-networking tech.
Belkin takes the wraps off its Linksys Max Stream AC2200 Wi-Fi router
The new Wi-Fi mesh router is the company’s first new home networking product since its merger with Foxconn.
Lutron adds a smart ceiling fan controller to the Caséta line
Lutron Caséta, one of our favorite smart lighting systems, can now control fans, too.
Palo Alto Innovation says its Node-ify Axon can transform almost anything into a smart device
This universal sensor can measure temperature, sound, motion, light, weight, and even the water level in your pet’s bowl.
D-Link partners with McAfee on new line of Exo 802.11ac Wi-Fi mesh routers
Five new routers will come with two years of McAfee antivirus, and five years of IoT protection.