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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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Upgrade Your Google Home: New AI & Automations
If you feel like you have been yelling the same robotic commands at your smart speakers, relief has finally arrived. Google recently…
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Tapo Summer Sale: Up to 50% Off
TP-Link just dropped their “Sizzling Summer Deals” event, offering up to 50% off a massive chunk of their Tapo smart home lineup.…
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The Best Smart Garden Gear to Save Your Summer
Summer is supposed to be about kicking back on the patio, not dragging a heavy hose across the lawn. Finding the best…
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2026’s Best Value Matter Smart Plugs
Smart plugs are the absolute easiest and cheapest way to start building a smart home. They instantly upgrade your “dumb” appliances like…
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Why Your Smart Home Needs Matter and Thread
If you are shopping for new smart home gear, you have probably noticed the words Matter and Thread printed on almost every…
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The 2026 Smart Lighting AI Shift
Have you ever been blinded by a harsh light when walking into the kitchen at night? Perhaps you felt sluggish working from…
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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…
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Smart Camera Troubleshooting
A smart security camera is only useful if it actually catches the action. When your video feed drops or night vision fails,…