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A friend recommends a Z-Wave door lock, and suddenly your Philips Hue lights feel like they might be running on the wrong…

September 10, 2026

A pet gadget rarely shows you its real cost on the box. You compare two cameras, pick the cheaper one, and discover…

September 9, 2026

Several companies have landed on the same idea at once. Your next smart home hub should think locally, running the AI inside…

September 8, 2026

Thread shows up on the box of almost every new smart home sensor, lock, and shade, usually printed right next to the…

September 6, 2026

Aqara spent the last few years building a reputation on sensors, locks, and cameras. At IFA 2026 in Berlin, the company pointed…

September 4, 2026

Philips Hue just emptied its entire fall lineup onto the table at IFA 2026 in Berlin. There is a surprise partnership that…

September 3, 2026

Reaching for your phone to dim the lights has always been the weakest part of the smart home pitch. Homey just announced…

September 2, 2026

The lights dim, the curtains close, the screen wakes up, and the sound system takes over. All of it from one tap,…

September 1, 2026

Home Assistant just shipped one of its biggest iPhone updates in a while. Version 2026.8.0 of the Companion app brings Live Activities,…

August 31, 2026

When you are shopping for smart home gadgets, you will notice that some devices connect directly to your router, while others proudly…

August 30, 2026

Imagine walking into your living room and tapping your smart light switch to not only turn on the lights, but also start…

August 29, 2026

Every smart bulb, plug, and camera in your house talks constantly to remote servers. That signal path sits right next to your…

August 27, 2026