Smart News
Quick daily updates on smart home news, software updates, and ecosystem announcements from across the connected world.
Recent highlights: Matter 1.6 and its NFC setup, the US ban on new foreign-made robot vacuums and what Gemini brings to older Google speakers. For new hardware, see Product Launches.
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US Ban Targets Foreign Robot Vacuums
The US government recently added advanced robotic devices to the FCC Covered List, and this new US ban stretches straight into your…
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Shelly Confirms Acquisition Talks with Schneider Electric
The Shelly Buyout Rumors Are True If you have spent any time tinkering with your smart home setup, you probably have a…
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Homey Hubs Now Support Matter 1.5 Devices
Keeping all your smart home gadgets playing nicely together just got a lot easier if you use a Homey hub. The popular…
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Apple Siri AI Smart Hub and New Hardware Coming Soon
Apple is preparing a massive expansion of its smart home ecosystem. According to a detailed report from Bloomberg, the company is finalizing…
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The Gemini Upgrade Your Old Speaker Is Actually Getting
Google is officially breathing new life into older smart home devices. If you have a first-generation Google Home Mini or original Google…
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Matter 1.6 Brings NFC Smart Home Setup
The Big Matter 1.6 Update The Connectivity Standards Alliance just rolled out the latest version of their smart home standard. The Matter…
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HA App Drops Older Apple OS Support
Home Assistant recently announced that the HA app drops older Apple OS support starting with version 2026.8.0. The Companion app will officially…