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When people ask “How does a robot vacuum work?” it’s typically the device’s robotic element, more than its vacuum, they’re curious about. How does this computerized cleaner know where it’s been and where it hasn’t ye...
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If you’re considering buying a video doorbell, the Wisenet SmartCam D1 should be on your shortlist. The image is sharp, clear, and comparable to the Nest Hello,TechHive’s current top doorbell pick. It’s relatively good at ...
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If you can’t control your smart home with voice commands, your home isn’t all that smart. Before now, smart-home-as-a-service provider Vivint was happy to sell you a smart speaker—either an Amazon Echo or a Google Home—on ...
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The APC SurgeArrest Performance P12U2 has a great combination of features for a low-cost, 12-outlet surge protector that stops providing power to attached equipment when its internal circuitry can no longer prevent surges. It also...
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Looking for an awesome last-minute Father’s Day gift? You don’t have to resort to another gift card or tie. Amazon’s got you covered with deals on many of its most popular devices. From Kindles to Echos, there...
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Ring, the video doorbell company Amazon gobbled up last March in a $1 billion acquisition, is finally getting ready to ship its Ring Alarm home security system. The inexpensive ($199) DIY system is available for preorder now, and ...
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VTech might be synonymous with cordless phones in most people’s minds, but the company has also put out a succession of reliable baby monitors, many of which we’ve reviewed. It’s not a big leap from baby cams to security cam...
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Amazon is running a sale on all things TP-Link meaning today is a great day to make your home a little smarter and speedier. The sale ends just before midnight Pacific time on Wednesday night. There are a whole bunch of products ...
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Arbor’s Instant Video Doorbell is a decent first product, injecting a bit of competition into a market dominated by Ring. It has some advantages over its more famous competitor and is especially interesting if your home lack...
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The Blink XT is an indoor/outdoor version of the popular Blink security camera. It takes the basic specs of that model, adds weatherproofing and infrared night vision, and bumps the top resolution from 720p to 1080p. The basic Bli...