Michael BrownExecutive Editor, PCWorld
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.
Netgear targets gamers with its Nighthawk Pro Gaming router and SX10 LAN switch
Netgear's Nighthawk Pro Gaming router and Nighthawk SX10 LAN switch boast gamer-centric network management software.
D-Link’s latest COVR whole-home Wi-Fi systems look a lot more like whole-home Wi-Fi systems
The company’s first efforts in this space were much more conventional.
The Linksys WRT32XB gaming router is tailor-made for the Xbox One series
Yeah, it looks just like the Linksys WRT32X from last fall, but Linksys says this one’s designed to recognize and prioritize Xbox gaming traffic.
Linksys expands it Velop mesh Wi-Fi router line, adding a new dual-band model
Dual-band components will interoperable with tri-band modules and vice versa.
The best smart home products of 2017
These are the smart home hubs, thermostats, speakers, smart locks, lighting controls, security cameras, and routers that will dominate early 2018 and beyond.
Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: One of these smart speakers is better than the other
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Operating both platforms is a recipe for confusion, so which one deserves the coveted spot in your smart home?
Amazon Echo Plus review: Not plus enough
Amazon’s mid-range smart speaker comes up just a little short.
Music sounds fantastic on Samsung’s flagship soundbar, but it needs more oomph for soundtracks.
Amazon Echo, Echo Plus or Echo Spot: Which Alexa smart speaker is right for you?
The answer was easy when there were just two models. Now Alexa is all over the place.
Sonos One smart speaker review: Sonos and Alexa, a match made in heaven
Sonos audio quality and Amazon's Echo and Alexa voice technology are a powerful combo. And you can now use voice commands to control Spotify on Sonos speakers.
Fabriq Chorus review: This Alexa-powered smart speaker is an excellent value
It sounds great, can operate on battery power, and comes with a charging dock.
Amazon Echo (2nd generation) review: Better than the original, but not as important
Interested in voice-based home control? Buy an Echo Dot. Interested in multi-room audio? Buy a Sonos One.
Smart bulb or smart switch? Startup Noon Home says smart bulbs are dumb
Noon Home’s OLED switches promise to deliver designer lighting using your home’s existing fixtures.
Harman Kardon Invoke smart speaker review: Cortana could be a strong smart home system—someday
The Invoke is a good speaker, and Microsoft’s digital assistant has potential, but it’s too immature for us to give it a strong recommendation today.
Amazon Echo Show review: This is the best Echo (but it’s also the most expensive)
Adding a display makes Amazon’s smart speaker even better, but it also balloons its price tag.