Articles by Michael Brown
Aiper reveals 5 robot pool cleaners and its first robot lawn mower
The maker of our favorite robot pool cleaner brings the all-new Scuba series to market. Will Aiper’s expertise with pool cleaners carry over to robot mowers?
Samsung SmartThings gets a Map View, QR codes, and a TV-centered UI
The grand promise is to deliver a lifestyle where “entertainment and home efficiency easily coexist.”
Home Depot’s Hubspace ecosystem just keeps getting bigger
The home improvement retailer's smart home line has grown to 150 SKUs and now includes a security system, a smart thermostat, and—a chest freezer!
Homey Pro smart home hub gets a Thread radio update
Athom has released a software update for its Homey Pro smart home hub that activates its previously dormant Thread radio.
Kohler expands its smart bathroom lineup for 2024
The American plumbing manufacturer is showing a new bathroom fan, bidet seat, and handheld shower at CES 2024.
Lockly introduces Alarm.com-compatible Z-Wave smart locks
The commercial partnership brings a new class of smart locks to Alarm.com service providers.
These are the very best Bluetooth speakers
We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.
Securam's in-wall smart lighting controls available for purchase
The manufacturer is building out a security-focused ecosystem with Wi-Fi switches and dimmers that connect with its smart locks, sensors, and siren.
Reencle Home Composter review: Fertilizer from food waste
This home appliance converts your kitchen scraps and meal leftovers into rich compost you can use to enrich your garden soil, but it’s not perfect.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e headphone review: Steak, evolved
The maker says its latest noise-cancelling headphone is an evolution, but that’s really just the Brits being characteristically modest.
Yale Smart Delivery Box review: Better than some, but not the best
If you have Yale smart locks, this box will help thwart porch pirates without saddling your phone with yet another app. But it’s not a best-in-class product.
Cyber Monday deals on Ring video doorbells and security cameras
Save up to 50% on Ring home security products—including the brand-new Battery Doorbell Plus and Spotlight Cam Pro.
Cyber Monday deals on smart thermostats
Smart thermostats are proven to reduce your heating and cooling costs. These deals will save you even more cash.
The best Cyber Monday video doorbell deals
Tell porch pirates to ply their trade elsewhere with these Cyber Monday deals on video doorbells.
Cyber Monday home security camera deals
A home security camera can answer the question “what happened?” The mere presence of one can deter troublemakers from hanging around your property.
The new WiiM Amp music streamer drives loudspeakers directly
Linkplay Technology’s new WiiM Amp integrates the best features of its excellent music-streaming devices with a 60-watt Class D stereo amplifier. Just add speakers.
Xfinity now offers DIY sensors to its home security customers
Subscribers to Xfinity broadband with the Home Security add-on can expand their systems with door/window and motion sensors they install themselves.
