smart home
SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro review: Sharp video leaves a positive impression
The doorbell is a great addition to a SimpliSafe security system or as a stand-alone unit →
Amazon Echo Plus 2.1 stereo system review
Amazon delivers a convenient, flexible sound system, but what about its audio? When Amazon recently announced →
Ring Video Doorbell Pro review
With the evolution of both surveillance camera technology and cloud storage, and as the term ‘porch →
Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) Review
A funky new design and more useful smart hub make this a more interesting smart speaker →
Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen Review (2018): Alexa the screen star
PROS Big, bright display is significantly larger than 1st Gen Great audio with plenty of bass →
Vizio P Series Review
What do you really need in a modern TV these days? Picture quality is, of course →
Arlo Audio Doorbell vs Nest Hello vs Ring Video Doorbells: What’s the difference?
Nest Hello is the video doorbell from Nest. The company already offers various smart home devices →
Everything Amazon just announced: Echo, Alexa, Fire TV, and more
Amazon took a blunderbuss approach to their device event this morning, so we’re going to attempt →
The Best of IFA 2018
IFA 2018 draws to a close, and as always there’s no shortage of fresh gadgetry to →
Samsung SmartThings Wifi: 5 things you should know
Samsung wants to tame your smart home and end your WiFi deadspots, with its new SmartThings →
D-Link HD Wi-Fi Camera (model DCS-8010LH) review: An entry-level camera with a steep learning curve
D-Link’s DCS-8010LH is an affordable option for smart home enthusiasts, but it might be too complicated →
Best smart speakers: Which delivers the best combination of digital assistant and audio performance?
With models based on Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana, and others to come, we’ll help you →
Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Home Mini : Here’s what to know before choosing a smart speaker.
You’ve just noticed a great price on an Amazon Echo Dot or Google Home Mini smart →
TP-Link Deco M9 Plus review: This mesh router doubles as a smart home hub
There’s dedicated wireless backhaul along with Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth radios inside, but Z-Wave gets no →
Just don’t buy that smart speaker
Alexa isn’t eavesdropping on your every conversation, secretly sharing them with whoever it likes, but even →
Ring Floodlight Cam vs Maximus Camera Floodlight Comparison
Ring’s Floodlight Cam and the Maximus Camera Floodlight are two of TechHive’s top picks for outdoor →
Panasonic GA10 review: Google Home, but better
The beauty about Google allowing its voice-controlled Assistant to be added to third-party speakers and headphones →
JBL Link 300 review: A smart value
The JBL Link 300 stands as an affordable competitor to Amazon’s Echo line and a fair →
Somfy One review: Sound the alarm, smart home security gets serious
When it comes to protecting your home and your family, there are plenty of smart home security →
Can anyone beat Amazon in the smart speaker game?
With models based on Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana, and others to come, we’ll help you →
66 Audio Pro Voice wireless headphones review: Alexa moves out of the smart home
Wearing these on-ear cans is like strapping a pair of Echos to your head. 66 Audio’s →
iOS 11.3: Six reasons you should be excited
Apple has announced the iOS 11.3 developer beta, and there’s plenty to get excited about for →
Hive View review: Attractive design, average features
This security camera’s singular “grab-and-go” design stands out, but its feature set is too basic for →
Echo Show vs Lenovo Smart Display vs JBL Link View: New year, new smart display devices
While Amazon’s Alexa is liberally stamping itself all over the world of technology, the fight isn’t yet over, →
Lenovo Smart Display hand-on review: Google Assistant takes on the Amazon Echo Show
It was only a matter of time before Google answered Amazon’s call in the screen-based smart →
Samsung SmartThings Link for Nvidia Shield TV review: A cheap smart home hub with one inherent shortcoming
The SmartThings dongle for the The Nvidia Shield TV is less expensive than a full-sized smart →
Hive View hands-on: Yves Béhar’s beautiful Nest Cam rival
The connected security camera market is crowded right now, but Hive believes its Yves Béhar designed →
5 must-have accessories for your new Amazon Echo
So you found an Amazon Echo under the tree, and now you’re wondering what to do →
Echo Spot vs Echo Show: Amazon’s Alexa screen showdown
It’s not unfair to say that Amazon’s Echo line-up is getting pretty crowded. The arrival of →
Bitdefender Box 2 review
Bitdefender Box 2 is a smart home security appliance which shields desktop PCs, laptops, mobiles, tablets and →