Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again
Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again The MyQ garage door controller is an accessory that can connect Chamberlain Group garage door openers to the MyQ app. The MyQ platform used to support more smart home integrations, but has increasingly become focused on those that require subscriptions. Garage door opener […]
This deal on smart glasses was too good for my husband to pass up
This deal on smart glasses was too good for my husband to pass up You can snag a pair of Amazon’s Alexa-enabled smart glasses for an all-time low price this Cyber Monday. The last thing I need is a new Amazon Echo smart speaker. As The Verge’s smart home reviewer, I currently have a dozen […]
The best Cyber Monday deals on some of my favorite smart home gear
The best Cyber Monday deals on some of my favorite smart home gear Apple’s HomePod is $30 off, and you can also grab a deal on the excellent Eve Energy smart plug that works with it. ‘Tis the season to score some serious bargains on smart home gear. While Black Friday is behind us, Cyber […]
The latest Nest Learning Thermostat is $70 off for Black Friday
The latest Nest Learning Thermostat is $70 off for Black Friday Go gold!! For the savings!!! I am not The Verge‘s foremost smart home expert, but I sure do love my fourth-gen Nest Learning Thermostat. (As does our actual senior smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattinson Tuohy — she gave it a 9 in her review.) […]
Dreame’s X40 Ultra is arguably the best robovac deal you can grab for Black Friday
Dreame's X40 Ultra is arguably the best robovac deal you can grab for Black Friday Dreame’s X40 Ultra is over half off for Black Friday. Robot vacuums show up in our gift guides almost every year, and it’s easy to understand why: they clean, they save time, and they’re cheaper than hiring a professional. But […]
Wyze’s new security camera watches your yard from inside your home
Wyze's new security camera watches your yard from inside your home Wyze’s Window Cam keeps an eye on your property from the comfort of indoors. | Image: Wyze Wyze has announced an unorthodox approach to outdoor security cameras with its new Window Cam that monitors your yard and property from inside your home. This Rear […]
You won’t want to hide Ikea’s colorful new Bluetooth speakers
You won't want to hide Ikea's colorful new Bluetooth speakers Ikea’s introducing two new Bluetooth speaker designs next month. | Image: Ikea Ikea is launching two new Bluetooth speakers next month as part of a larger collection announced earlier this year, following the end of the company’s partnership with Sonos. Like the Blomprakt speaker lamp […]
Aqara’s $99 Wi-Fi smart lock is a good-looking budget option
Aqara's $99 Wi-Fi smart lock is a good-looking budget option Aqara’s latest wireless smart lock features a sleek backlit keypad with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home for the budget-friendly price of $99.99. With Wi-Fi built in, Aqara’s B50 smart lock doesn’t require a hub and offers a few different unlocking options, including the […]
Camera support could be the boost Matter needs
Camera support could be the boost Matter needs The Matter smart home standard is adding cameras to its latest spec. It’s finally happening. Three years after Matter launched, the interoperability standard now includes the most popular smart home devices: cameras. The Matter 1.5 spec, announced today, adds support for all types of video cameras – […]
Meross’ radar presence sensor ditches the cord and adds Matter-over-Thread support
Meross' radar presence sensor ditches the cord and adds Matter-over-Thread support The MS605 has an articulated installation plate allowing the angle of the sensor to be adjusted. | Image: Meross Meross has announced a new version of its MS600 presence sensor that’s now battery-powered, so installation isn’t limited to places where you can camouflage a […]