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My smart curtains were the silliest yet most useful smart home products I ever purchased
They saved me from a dreadful daily chore.…
Apple Might Finally, Actually (For Real) Launch a Smart Home Hub
And a new HomePod Mini and Apple TV, too.…
Is Apple Finally Ready to Refresh Its Smart Home Devices, Launch a Home Hub?
Apple will launch a smart home hub device built around Siri AI, Bloomberg reports, alongside a refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini.…
Apple’s long-delayed smart home plans may finally start to take shape this fall
Apple's long-rumored smart home push may finally be nearing launch, with Bloomberg reporting that a new home hub, refreshed Apple TV, and updated HomePod mini could roll out over t…
Apple has three new smart home products ‘nearly ready to launch,’ per report
Apple is about to kick off its major new smart home push. A new report from Bloomberg today reveals that...…
Apple's smart home hardware refresh draws closer with Siri AI smarts
Sources: Apple is preparing to launch a smart home hub with a 7" square display and facial recognition tech, a new Apple TV, and refreshed HomePod mini in 2026 (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)
Mark Gurman / Bloomberg : Sources: Apple is preparing to launch a smart home hub with a 7" square display and facial recognition tech, a new Apple TV, and refreshed HomePod mini in…
Big Sonos app update, & the state of smart home cameras on Smart Home Insider
Smart Home Buying Tips in Delhi
Smart Home Buying Tips in Delhi…
North Shore Electrician Supporting Smart Home Technology Combination
North Shore Electrician Supporting Smart Home Technology Combination…
Top Smart Home Upgrades Worth Making Before Your Summer Break
A smarter home goes beyond security. Whether you're heading off on a vacation this summer or making the most of longer days outdoors, discover these EZVIZ devices designed to help …
I wouldn't build another smart home without Zigbee, even with Matter everywhere
Cheaper, more stable and gives you access to all of the features.…
Google is rolling out Gemini Live to its first-gen smart home devices, and it’s great news if your Home Mini speaker is still going strong — here’s how you can sign up to early access
Older Google smart home devices are getting Gemini Live, but you'll need a Google Home Premium subscription for the full experience.…
I was skeptical about the necessity for home security cameras — a late-night scare has now changed my mind
Thankfully Prime Day deals makes protecting your home affordable…
Samsung will soon start charging to access its smart home API
From October this year Samsung will roll out a variety of new paid tiers for access to its SmartThings API, including a $4.99 monthly plan for "non-commercial, individual developer…
I found the next generation of Ring doorbells — and these 6 make blurry footage a thing of the past
Retinal 2K offers Ring's sharpest and most detailed video quality yet…
Govee’s all-weather smart lamp post is under $200 for the first time
If you have an outdoor space that needs some extra lighting, either for fun or security reasons (or a mix of the two), the Govee outdoor lamp post light is a good pick that’s 23 pe…
Nest Mini and Audio are out of stock ahead of Google Home Speaker
With the Google Home Speaker likely shipping this month, the Nest Mini and Nest Audio are now out of stock on the Google Store.…
Ring Promo Code: 50% Off
Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.…
SwitchBot Launches the Most Complete Home Weather Station I've Seen
SwitchBot's new E Ink display offers a complete weather hub, smart calendar support and even travel recommendations.…
I spent $50 on a managed switch and fixed problems my $200 router couldn't
New house. New problems. New solution.…
The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K plunges to its all-time low price of $30
The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K originally retailed for $129.99, so this drop to its all-time low price of $30 is an absolute steal.…
How to Optimize Your Smart Home for the Summer
Learn how to optimize your smart home for hot weather. This guide covers smart thermostat hacks, automated blinds, off-peak appliance schedules, and free vacation lighting routines…
SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting
Nanoleaf switches things up…
Get cleaner floors with less effort — the Yeedi smart robot vacuum and mop is just $170
Room mapping, app controls, and auto recharge.…
Google says Nest cameras can now identify and track your furry friends at home
Google's Pet Memory lets supported Nest cameras identify pets by name, but Ring's Search Party backlash shows why AI pet recognition already carries privacy baggage.…
Google Home's latest update turns pet monitoring into something personal
Gemini for Home now treats your pets like family…
I built a local voice assistant that doesn't need the internet, and it actually understands me
And it cost a whole lot less than an Amazon Echo.…
I stopped using motion sensors after my smart home learned to read my PC's state
You're leaving a ton of sensors on the table.…
Fitness Expert-Approved Smart Home Gyms Worth Splurging On
Editor tested and approved smart equipment for your home.…
Yale's New Google-Friendly Smart Lock Makes a Great Security Starter. Here's Why
The new Matter-friendly Yale Smart Lock is especially great for Google Home users, but anyone will find it easy to get started.…
Home Assistant kept wasting power on my home lab, and this tiny change fixed it
Who knew DNS could be such a problem?…
HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Button Pusher finally works natively with Apple Home
The SwitchBot Bot Button Pusher features a built-in battery and Matter support. Here is what you need to know how to make it work.…
I've used Gemini in Android Auto for 2 months now, and it's transformed my daily drive in 4 ways
Gemini has made voice control in my car fun and useful, and I'm still discovering new ways to use it.…
Belkin bricked my Wemo plugs, and it was the best thing that ever happened to my smart home
I replaced my unreliable Wemo smart plugs with TP-Link's Tapo Matter Smart Plug Mini.…
How to Return Smart Home Devices to the Store or Seller
Smart home devices are complex electronics, but you can usually return them, especially if you act fast. Here's how.…
Built a local AI voice control for my smart home — Ollama + faster-whisper + n8n, 2.4× faster than cloud
Google Home gets a new outdoor camera from Walmart that’s just $35
Quietly launched this week, Walmart is launching its third camera as a part of Google Home’s “Gemini built in” program,...…
Google updates Gemini for Home with AI-powered camera automations
Gemini can trigger smart home routines based on what your cameras see.…
Google Home is supercharging what your smart cameras can do
Google today announced new features for Gemini in Google Home, including the option to have routines triggered by custom visual cues.…
Google Home can now use what cameras see as automation starters, Android widget improved
The latest Google Home update lets you tap into Gemini's camera scene understanding for automations, while there are...…
Honeywell X2S Smart Thermostat Firmware Reverse-Engineering
The Honeywell X2S Smart Thermostat is a Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat that is meant to integrate with your typical ‘smart home’ setup, with mobile app control available as well. Of cour…
Why I'm using a 5-year-old phone to run my entire home network
The phone in your drawer is more useful than you think…
Amazon just quietly extended its device sale — save up to 50% on Ring doorbells, Fire TVs and more
Amazon is knocking up to 50% off smart home devices ahead of summer. Check out the latest deals from Blink, Ring, Fire TV and more.…
The best new Home Assistant feature in 2026 isn't AI, it's a 433MHz transmitter
Make use of the legacy tech in your home.…
I tried Govee’s latest smart string lights and their chromatic effect is so impressive I want to leave them on all day long
From a single LED to a rainbow in each bulb…
I finally put my NPU (Intel Arrow Lake) to use doing ASR for my smart home
Running ASR for smart homes in the NPU of Intel processors
I run my own smart home — Home Assistant, voice assistant pipeline, the whole self-hosted thing. The...…
Nest Learning Thermostat and a bunch of Philips Hue gear are seeing discounts right now
Google’s latest Nest Learning Thermostat is discounted right now alongside a bunch of Philips Hue gear and more. As a...…
Security systems for smart homes with ADT's Jimmy Lin on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about security systems, and how they can integrate with other devices to protect your home and family.…
Home Assistant finally replaced Google Home when I stopped trusting the cloud with my smart home
A weekend to ditch the cloud for control…
The 49 best Memorial Day tech deals worth adding to your cart — AirPods, Garmin, OLED TVs, cheap smart home, MacBooks, and more
It's your last day to score a tech bargain…
I found the best Home Assistant dashboard for my iPad
I mounted an iPad in my kitchen, and DimDash fixed every problem I didn't know I had.…
These metal washers are replacing smart home sensors, and they work without a single wire or battery
Bye bye low battery notifications.…
Google is playing hard to get with its latest smart speaker
The clock is ticking…
I ditched cloud smart home devices for local control, and my house finally works
Local control is the only way forward.…
From moisture to electricity: Scientists show off how kitchen items can power wearables and smart home devices
A new biodegradable device made from gelatin, table salt, and activated charcoal can generate electricity from humidity in the air, opening new possibilities for battery-free weara…
Robot mower flaw could open your home network
Security researcher says Yarbo robot mowers contained serious flaws enabling remote access, live camera feeds and Wi-Fi password theft from home networks.…
I'm expanding my smart home, and these are the best Memorial Day deals I've found
Smart home devices are on sale this Memorial Day weekend, and I've gathered the best deals available right now.…
Node-RED unlocks smart home automations that Home Assistant's UI was never designed to handle
Taking automation to the next level.…