Michael Brown
Executive Editor
Michael is TechHive's lead editor and covers the smart home and home entertainment markets. He built his own smart home in 2007, which he uses as a real-world test lab when reviewing new products. Michael also reviews routers and networking products for TechHive and PCWorld.
Black Friday: Abode smart home devices are up to 60% off
Abode makes one of favorite security-focused smart home systems, and it’s having a big sale on Black Friday.
Black Friday: JBL’s biggest Bluetooth speakers are 40% off
Save $100 on the JBL Xtreme 2, $200 on the JBL Boombox 2.
Black Friday deal on the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Cam
Get smart lighting and smart security anywhere around your home for $90 off during Black Friday.
Black Friday deals on the Nest Audio smart speaker
Google’s engineers showed off their audio prowess with the Nest Audio smart speaker, and you can buy one now for half off. You'll save even more if you buy two.
Black Friday deals on Nest smart thermostats
Nest singlehandedly reinvented the thermostat market, and you don’t need to wait for Black Friday to score a big discount on one.
Black Friday deal: Amazon Echo Show 8 with Alexa Together
Find out how to score an Echo Show 8 with a 6-month free trial of Alexa Together.
Black Friday deals on Ecobee smart thermostats, cameras
Ecobee makes some of our favorite smart home products and the whole line is now on sale.
Sony’s best noise-cancelling headphone gets its first discount
Amazon has knocked $50 off the price of Sony's WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphone during October Prime Day.
Amazon’s smart thermostat is 30% off for October Prime Day
Score a great deal on Amazon's own smart thermostat during the Prime Early Access Sale.
Ring Alarm Pro systems still available for 20% off on Prime Day
Ring takes home security to the next level by building a Wi-Fi 6 router right into its hub.
Still available: Great Prime Day deals on home security devices
Score the best Amazon Prime Day deals on video doorbells, security cameras, and complete home security systems from Ring, SimpliSafe, Nest, Arlo, and other manufacturers.