Philips Hue lighting will be more expensive starting July 1st, but you can save on them now
Philips Hue lighting will be more expensive starting July 1st, but you can save on them now Signify has announced price increases for its Philips Hue smart lighting and accessories starting on July 1st due to US tariffs. As for how much the products will go up in price, that hasn’t been confirmed, but the […]
These battery-powered 4K cameras record 24/7
These battery-powered 4K cameras record 24/7 TP-Link’s new line of 4K-capable cameras works with its new Matter-compatible HomeBase hub. TP-Link just launched a bunch of new security cameras for its Tapo smart home brand, including a 4K-capable line for outdoors and a slew of inexpensive pan and tilt cams that can be used indoors and […]
Yale’s new Google Home smart lock is here — but it costs more thanks to tariffs
Yale's new Google Home smart lock is here — but it costs more thanks to tariffs Yale’s new Google Home smart lock is here — but it costs more thanks to tariffs Yale’s new Matter-over-Thread smart lock is designed for Google Home. The Yale Smart Lock with Matter is launching tomorrow, June 24th, for $189.99 […]
Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date
Eufy's X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date Now that warmer weather is here, spring cleaning duties are likely falling by the wayside. But the good news is you can enjoy the outdoors and clean your home […]
Eufy’s new smart display keeps an eye on your security cams
Eufy's new smart display keeps an eye on your security cams Eufy’s new smart display keeps an eye on your security cams Mount it on a wall or take it with you between rooms. Eufy is launching its first portable smart display, designed to allow multiple users to control and monitor security devices from a […]
Wyze says its security cameras deserve your trust again
Wyze says its security cameras deserve your trust again Wyze’s new VerifiedView feature adds an additional layer of security by matching a user’s ID embedded in the footage with that of the account requesting access. In an effort to restore trust in the security of its cameras, smart home brand Wyze has developed VerifiedView — […]
Kwikset’s newest smart lock gets almost everything right
Kwikset's newest smart lock gets almost everything right Kwikset’s newest smart lock gets almost everything right Kwikset’s Halo Select smart lock. Legacy lock maker Kwikset has been producing innovative smart locks since 2013, when it released the first touch-to-open lock, the Kwikset Kevo. The company followed that up with the launch of one of the […]
It could be 2026 before all your Thread border routers work together
It could be 2026 before all your Thread border routers work together There’s finally some good news for anyone battling multiple Thread networks while using Matter devices in their smart home — as long as you’re the patient type. According to Matter Alpha, the tvOS 26 beta announced at WWDC this week adds Thread 1.4 […]
A massive internet outage is messing up Google Home, Spotify, and other services
A massive internet outage is messing up Google Home, Spotify, and other services On Thursday afternoon, many people with smart home setups connected to Google Home / Nest, or who are trying to stream music on Spotify, are coming up empty. All I’m seeing when I try to open the Spotify website is a message […]
Apple Home is expanding its energy management features
Apple Home is expanding its energy management features A screenshot of the Apple Home Energy tab. Apple’s smart home didn’t get a single nod during the WWDC keynote, but it turns out there are some interesting developments coming to the Home app around energy management. In a video posted to the Apple developer site this […]