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.
TP-Link goes vintage with Kasa Smart filament LED smart bulbs
Smart bulbs with exposed filaments are the hot new smart home trend. TP-Link Kasa Smart LED bulbs want in on the action.
Ring Smart Lighting Motion Sensor review: A useful accessory, but not an essential one
Do you really need a stand-alone outdoor motion sensor when all of Ring’s outdoor lighting products have one built in?
Nest Aware plans will be much less expensive in 2020
Google is switching from per-device pricing to a whole-home service plan.
Nest Wifi's integrated smart speakers could give it an edge over Amazon Echo
This mesh router’s satellites, dubbed Points, house Nest Mini smart speakers.
Samsung SmartThings Wifi review: A sensible choice for smart homes, but far from the best router
Samsung blends a great smart home hub with an average wireless mesh router.
Amazon Echo Glow: Hands-on first impressions
Increasingly sensitive to criticism of its privacy practices, Amazon leaves a microphone out of this child-oriented smart lamp.
Amazon Echo Frames: Hands-on first impressions
Alexa is moving out of the house to become a more mobile digital assistant.
Amazon Echo Buds: First impressions
These truly wireless headphones literally put Alexa in your head.
Amazon Echo Studio: First impressions
Amazon is finally building a higher-quality smart speaker—one that will give Sonos heartburn.
Amazon went nuts with its fall hardware event, unleashing a bevy of products ranging from wireless Echo Buds, a smart ring, a smart oven, and even a dog tracker.
There are plenty of less-expensive outdoor lighting alternatives, but none with this range of Ring-oriented smart-home features.
Sonos Move review: Glorious audio performances at home and on the road
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, indoors, outdoors, portable, and battery powered: The Sonos Move is the best speaker Sonos has built in years.
Ring Floodlight Cam review: An excellent choice—if you’re living in Ring’s ecosystem
If you’re already using one of Ring’s doorbell cameras or spotlight cams, this porchlight replacement will be a great addition.
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast, AirPlay 2: The Naim Audio Mu-so 2nd Generation supports them all, along with every music codec and streaming service you can think of.
Ring Smart Lighting Floodlight Wired review: A terrific supplement to the Ring Floodlight Cam
Ring smart lighting products aren't always the prettiest hardware you can deploy on and around your home, but they will enhance its security.