Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video service is getting in on the Apple Intelligence party to bring more descriptive alerts from your connected cameras and let you search footage using natural language. The Apple Home app is also getting better notifications powered by AI and is finally adding support for energy reporting. These improvements were announced at […]
Philips Hue now offers new Play table and floor lamps, upgraded candle bulbs and new smart switches for existing lighting fixtures
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Aura makes some of the best digital photo frames — including my favorite, the Walden — which now support Google Photos, iCloud, text message and Aura app uploads (and more), making them easier than ever to use
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The latest version of Ring’s wireless video doorbell is a big step up rather than a minor refresh, and a great pick if you’re not put off by the subscription fee.
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If you live in an apartment or rented house, this clever little camera gives you all the best features of a video doorbell without damaging your door.
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A renter-friendly smart lock that plays nicely with all the main smart home platforms, once you’ve navigated the instruction manual.
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Whether you’re planning a backyard barbeque or a World Cup watch party, Govee’s Table Lamp Classic can help set the mood with color-changing lighting effects. Right now it’s down to just $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, which is its best price yet. The rechargeable lamp can last up to 30 hours on a single charge, […]
Google might have just confirmed that the new Google Home Speaker is officially arriving next week.
Amazon is giving its Echo Hub a major refresh, making the smart home control panel feel a lot more useful than before. The biggest changes aren’t what you’d expect.
Amazon’s rolling out a free software update for Echo Hub devices that gives the homescreen a much-needed update to the interface it launched with in 2024. It had already added Alex Plus AI support, but the new interface has a cleaner, fully customizable layout that fits more smart home info and controls on the screen […]