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.
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.
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.
Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro review: Sophisticated front-door security—for a price
This is the best video doorbell we’ve tested, but not everyone will want the professionally installed and monitored smart home/home security system that it's part of.
Sonos will release a brand-new operating system in June
Sonos S2 will support high-resolution audio, increased audio bandwidth, and more, but older components won't be compatible.
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi 4-Speed Fan Controller review: No hub required
The logical (if not best) choice of fan control if you’ve settled on the Decora Smart Wi-Fi platform for smart home control.
Leviton Decora Smart Voice Dimmer with Amazon Alexa review: Two smart home devices in one
This highly capable smart dimmer is also 98 percent of an Amazon Echo smart speaker.
Philips Hue Go review: This portable smart lamp lets you add ambient lighting anywhere
The Philips Hue Go is pretty and portable, and you can operate it on its own, via Bluetooth, or as part of a whole-home Hue lighting system with the Hue Bridge.
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