
Michael Brown
Executive Editor at TechHive
Executive editor at TechHive, where I cover the smart home and home entertainment beats.
Articles
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1 week ago |
techhive.com | Michael Brown
Roku, the streaming hardware manufacturer and operator of the free Roku Channel, has announced its intention to acquire the budget-priced streaming service Frndly TV, which offers TV entertainment live and on demand.
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2 weeks ago |
pcworld.com | Michael Brown
ADT offers Yale Assure locks with its ADT+ home security systems, and now the security service provider has partnered with Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance to introduce the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave. This is the first Z-Wave lock with fingerprint recognition that is certified to use the Z-Wave User Credential Command Class specification that was released in June 2024.
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2 weeks ago |
pcworld.com | Michael Brown
The free and open-source smart home platform Home Assistant got another vote of confidence today, with the IoT manufacturer Xthings announcing that its Ultraloq U-Bolt series of Z-Wave smart deadbolts will be integrated with it.
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3 weeks ago |
pcworld.com | Michael Brown
Lorex is now shipping a new Wi-Fi pan/tilt security camera with an integrated LED light source. While it’s not an entirely new idea, the Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera draws power from a standard E26/E27 light socket and can operate indoors and out. The camera records in 2K resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) at 15 frames per second with high dynamic range.
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3 weeks ago |
pcworld.com | Michael Brown
At a glanceBased on the latest Z-Wave 800 chipsetSupports incandescent, CFL, LED, and MLV lightingVery easy to installRequires a neutral wire Companion switch required for 3-way installationsLeviton, one of the biggest electrical component manufacturers in the world, makes high-quality products and offers a comprehensive collection of Z-Wave-compatible devices in addition to this Z-Wave 800 dimmer and switch.
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Lowe's never could figure out how to play in the smart home market. https://t.co/O9eESXVAYK https://t.co/CUPtEdmWhx

It sure looks like Google just kneecapped its smart display partners, JBL and Lenovo, with the announcement of its $149 Google Home Hub. https://t.co/vQ5LPCOYzq https://t.co/uBzXXYReJK

Very excited about the prospect of reviewing the Netgear Orbi Voice. Brilliant idea to blend a smart speaker with a Wi-Fi access point. https://t.co/HGEHVg7Kmx https://t.co/budrocTIsr