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.
The best smart shades: These luxurious window treatments blend high tech with high fashion
Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.
Hunter Douglas Duette PowerView smart shade review: Ultimate luxury, sophistication, and privacy
This motorized smart shade protects your privacy without blocking any light or your view.
Philips Hue Lily outdoor spotlight review: The perfect highlight for your outdoor landscaping
This addition to the outdoor Hue line will really draw attention to your garden (so make sure your plants look their best).
Philips Hue Calla outdoor pathway light review: A sophisticated outdoor lighting system
Philips takes its Hue smart lighting outdoors with this elegant and well-built pathway light.
Roku Streambar review: A very good streamer inside a pretty good soundbar
There are better soundbars at this price, but none that incorporate a quality media streamer.
Google's newest Nest Thermostat costs only $130
There isn’t much in the way of innovation here, but the price is nice.
‘The Mandalorian’ soundtrack composer is curating a Sonos Radio show
Ludwig Göransson is also responsible for the music in the films ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Tenet.’
Eero to ship a pair of Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers later this year
This is Eero’s first all-new product since Amazon acquired the router manufacturer in early 2019.
Amazon’s Echo Show 10 features a motorized display
The 10-inch screen rotates around its base so it always faces you.
Senic’s wireless outdoor switch can control everything from Philips Hue lights to Sonos speakers
The weatherized two-button gadget doesn’t need wiring or batteries; it harvests its own energy.
Naim Audio, Focal, and Bentley Motors join forces to design high-end home audio components
The three-way collaboration results in the Naim Mu-so for Bentley Special Edition all-in-one audio system, and the Focal for Bentley Radiance headphone.
Level Lock Touch is the smart lock entirely reimagined
The maker of our favorite retrofit smart lock now has a complete product.
Ecobee Total Home Comfort and Security Bundle review: An underwhelming home security solution
There are excellent components in this package, but they don’t add up to a great DIY home security system.
Nest isn’t the only thermostat maker with greater smart home ambitions.
Powershades TruePoE motorized roller shade review: The fastest shade in the west
Leveraging power-over-ethernet technology yields quick open/close performance.
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