SmartCorgi Your Guide to the Connected Smart Home
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Read more →: Home Assistant’s iOS App Adds Sleep SensorsHome Assistant’s iOS App Adds Sleep Sensors
Home Assistant just pushed version 2026.9.1 of its iOS companion app. It is a smaller release than the last one, the follow-up to our last…
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Read more →: Stop Your Robot Vacuum From Getting StuckStop Your Robot Vacuum From Getting Stuck
A robot vacuum that keeps getting stuck is one of the most common complaints owners run into after the first few weeks of ownership. The…
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Read more →: Does Google Home Actually Support Matter Well?Does Google Home Actually Support Matter Well?
Matter promises one universal language for every smart home brand, and Google Home was one of the standard’s founding members. That backing does not automatically…
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Read more →: Zigbee vs Z-Wave: Why Your Home Needs BothZigbee vs Z-Wave: Why Your Home Needs Both
A friend recommends a Z-Wave door lock, and suddenly your Philips Hue lights feel like they might be running on the wrong protocol entirely. Zigbee…
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Read more →: The Real Cost of Watching Your PetThe Real Cost of Watching Your Pet
A pet gadget rarely shows you its real cost on the box. You compare two cameras, pick the cheaper one, and discover months later that…
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Read more →: Your Next Smart Home Hub Thinks LocallyYour Next Smart Home Hub Thinks Locally
Several companies have landed on the same idea at once. Your next smart home hub should think locally, running the AI inside your house instead…
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Read more →: What Is Thread and Why Your Smart Home Wants ItWhat Is Thread and Why Your Smart Home Wants It
Thread shows up on the box of almost every new smart home sensor, lock, and shade, usually printed right next to the Matter logo. Most…
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Read more →: Aqara Goes Big on Smart Lighting at IFA 2026Aqara Goes Big on Smart Lighting at IFA 2026
Aqara spent the last few years building a reputation on sensors, locks, and cameras. At IFA 2026 in Berlin, the company pointed that same energy…
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Read more →: Hue’s Big Fall Drop: AI, TV Sync and NanoleafHue’s Big Fall Drop: AI, TV Sync and Nanoleaf
Philips Hue just emptied its entire fall lineup onto the table at IFA 2026 in Berlin. There is a surprise partnership that pulls Nanoleaf panels…
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Read more →: Homey Portal Brings Back the Physical DialHomey Portal Brings Back the Physical Dial
Reaching for your phone to dim the lights has always been the weakest part of the smart home pitch. Homey just announced a fix. The…
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Read more →: Build the Perfect Movie Night in One TapBuild the Perfect Movie Night in One Tap
The lights dim, the curtains close, the screen wakes up, and the sound system takes over. All of it from one tap, or one sentence…
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Read more →: Home Assistant iOS Adds Live Activities & WidgetsHome Assistant iOS Adds Live Activities & Widgets
Home Assistant just shipped one of its biggest iPhone updates in a while. Version 2026.8.0 of the Companion app brings Live Activities, several new widgets,…
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Read more →: Pros and Cons of Bluetooth Smart Home DevicesPros and Cons of Bluetooth Smart Home Devices
When you are shopping for smart home gadgets, you will notice that some devices connect directly to your router, while others proudly display a Bluetooth…
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Read more →: Control Sonos Speakers With Philips Hue SwitchesControl Sonos Speakers With Philips Hue Switches
Imagine walking into your living room and tapping your smart light switch to not only turn on the lights, but also start your favorite morning…
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Read more →: Isolate Your Smart Devices With a Guest NetworkIsolate Your Smart Devices With a Guest Network
Every smart bulb, plug, and camera in your house talks constantly to remote servers. That signal path sits right next to your laptop, your phone,…