Abode home security starter kit (2018) review: This entry-level smart home hub continues to evolve
Abode’s security-focused smart home system has been on the market for barely a year. When
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Eve Room review: a smart air-quality monitor for Apple enthusiasts
The Eve Room is the second generation of Eve Systems’ popular indoor air-quality monitor. This
A first look at the new Ring Stick Up Cam Wired
Ring finally has an indoor home security camera in its smart home line-up and TechHive
Best smart plugs: These gadgets will turn any electrical outlet into a smart socket
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Here’s Ring’s new timeline feature
Ring home security users will soon see a new event timeline feature in the Ring
TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip review: The ultimate surge protector for the smart home (or smart home office)
The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip from TP-Link makes no compromises in providing six switched
Cove Home Security review: In search of the simplest security system
Consumers might shy away from DIY security systems for a few reasons—perceived lack of genuine
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) review: A big step up in terms of design and musicality
I called the second-generation Echo Dot “the Echo most people should buy.” If you already
AcuRite Atlas weather station review: It comes to market almost two years late, but it was worth waiting for
AcuRite has been promising to deliver this new prosumer personal weather station, dubbed Atlas, for
Best subscription-free smart home devices
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SpotCam Sense Pro HD review: expanding the idea of home monitoring
With a few solid surveillance cameras in its stable, SpotCam’s latest offerings look to expand
iDevices Thermostat review: This inexpensive smart thermostat works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, too
Smart thermostats have been dropping in price steadily as more players enter the market, so
Best smart speakers: Which deliver the best combination of digital assistant and audio performance?
By Michael Brown Executive Editor, TechHive | Sep 26, 2018 3:28 PM PT Table of
D-Link Full HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera review: This one is for smart-home buffs only
D-Link’s Full HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (model DCS-8525LH) is the latest addition to
The Array by Hampton Connected Door Lock operates on Wi-Fi and is powered by the sun
The vast majority of smart deadbolts rely on low-power Bluetooth, ZigBee, or Z-Wave radios because
Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice
By Jason D’Aprile Freelance contributor, TechHive | Sep 14, 2018 7:00 AM PT Table of
Roborock S5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner review: This premium vacuum busts dust and mops, too
It might not have the name-brand cachet of iRobot’s Roomba or Samsung’s Powerbot, but the
Honeywell Home Smart Home Security Starter Kit review: Is this super-simple security system worth the big bucks?
Honeywell has a long history of supplying OEM sensors, control panels, and other nuts-and-bolts parts