In early 2021, Arlo began selling its Essential cameras, and now it’s time for the second generation to make its debut. What’s new is that all cameras (Indoor, Essential, Essential XL, and Essential Video Doorbell) are getting higher resolution options – you can choose either Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) or 2K (2,560 x […]
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Amazon launches the third-generation Echo Show 8
Amazon had a real gadget showcase yesterday and also unveiled a new version of its smart display, the Echo Show 8. The new version of the Echo Show 8 features better audio and bass, thanks to spatial audio and room compensation. It has also gained adaptive content that adjusts to the user’s distance. The camera […]
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Amazon launches Echo Hub
Amazon has introduced a hub for the smart home, which appears to be a reasonably priced option for those looking for such a device. The hub is called Echo Hub and supports devices that use some of the more well-known smart home protocols, including Matter and Threads. Through the eight-inch screen, users can control all […]
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Now, Philips Hue is rolling out its Matter update
Signify has now begun rolling out its Matter update for Philips Hue Bridge owners, which means that Hue is now compatible with the new smart home standard. Philips Hue products should now be controllable from any Matter control app. For those who only control Philips Hue lights through the Apple Home app or the Hue […]
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Philips Hue to Start Selling Spare Parts
Philips Hue announced during its product launch on September 1st that they will start selling spare parts directly through their webshop in October. Here are the prices for the upcoming spare parts. Spare parts available at launch include: hueblog.com
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Wiz releases new smart lighting
Signify is introducing three new Wiz products today for both indoor and outdoor use. The desk lamp Portrait offers both ring and regular light that can be adjusted to create focused lighting or illuminate your face during video calls. New NFC smart tags enable light control by holding your mobile device over the tag, and […]
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Matter 1.2 is coming this fall
Matter 1.2 is set to launch in the fall with support for additional categories within the smart home ecosystem. The IoT standard Matter is receiving a relatively significant update with the inclusion of categories like door locks, robot vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, fans, and air conditioners. However, support for security cameras is missing […]
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iRobot Releases More Robot Vacuum Cleaners
iRobot is now launching the Roomba j9+, which is a robot vacuum cleaner and mop in one. It has a mop system that can be automatically lifted and a docking station that can fill and empty the robot with water. It’s also said to be iRobot’s most powerful vacuum cleaner to date. The robot comes […]
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Dreame unveils the DreameBot L20 Ultra
Robot vacuum cleaners that also mop are nothing new, but not many of them are truly effective. Dreame offers a model that spins around, and now they’re releasing a new version of it that can be extended to mop all the way to the wall. Smart! The model is called the DreameBot L20 Ultra, and […]
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Eve Home updates more products to support Matter
Eve is among the smart home manufacturers that have offered Matter support for some of their devices for quite some time, and now more of the company’s products are being updated to adopt the standard – and we’re also getting a completely new product. The new product is called Eve Thermo Control, a controller that […]
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Philips Hue to receive Matter support in September
It’s soon time for Philips Hue to finally gain support for Matter. In September, Signify will begin rolling out a software update for the Philips Hue Bridge that makes it compatible with the smart home standard. “With the launch of this update, users will experience a streamlined process when connecting their Philips Hue system to […]
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Philips Hue Presents a Range of Innovations
Philips Hue is introducing a series of security cameras and contact sensors for the first time to help users monitor their homes. The new cameras record in 1080p with night vision and can trigger instant motion alerts. They also use end-to-end encryption as standard, and person and object detection occurs directly within the camera. Users […]
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Samsung and LG Begin Collaboration in the Smart Home Space
The upcoming major electronics fair, IFA, is about to start in Berlin, and ahead of that, both South Korean companies LG and Samsung announced a new collaboration. The collaboration focuses on the realm of the ‘smart home,’ allowing users who have smart home devices, TVs, and other products from both companies to control these items […]
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Roborock releases Dyad Pro Combo
Roborock has previously offered various models of wet and dry vacuum cleaners, but now the company is releasing its first model that can also be converted into a handheld vacuum cleaner with four additional accessories. The vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 17,000 and can clean as close as 1 mm from edges and […]
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iRobot releases new Roomba vacuum cleaners
iRobot is expanding its lineup of 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop devices with the Roomba Combo j5+ and Roomba Combo i5+. These robots can both vacuum and mop by simply switching containers. The Roomba Combo j5+ can handle vacuuming and mopping on both wet and dry floors, while the Roomba Combo i5+ is better suited […]
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First images of the Philips Hue Camera
Philips Hue is expected to soon launch its first smart home cameras, and now we have our first images of two out of the total four models that have been approved by the US regulatory authority FCC. In the pictures, we see the black version of the camera, but there will also be white models. […]
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Qoola Pro is a portable air conditioner
Here’s a gadget that might suit those of you who find it very hot outside or feel like having a bit of cooling when you’re out and about. The device is called Qoola Pro and is designed to function as a sort of wearable air conditioner. Qoola Pro uses a cooling system called the Instant […]
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Aqara releases new LED strip with Matter support
The Chinese smart home manufacturer Aqara is now launching its first LED strip. It uses Zigbee to communicate with hubs and supports Apple Home (including adaptive lighting), Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. The lighting can also be used with Matter as long as it’s used with a compatible hub, such as Aqara’s own Hub M2. […]
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A second-generation Eve Cam appears to be on the verge of release
Eve Systems seems to be preparing to launch a new version of its surveillance camera, the Eve Cam. The first generation of the camera, which can only be used via Apple HomeKit, has been available since May 2020. However, the new version of the camera is expected to be upgraded with support for the new […]
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Grow mushrooms at home with Shrooly
If you’re interested in cultivating mushrooms at home, the small greenhouse called Shrooly might be intriguing. It’s a transparent box where the user can grow one of twelve types of mushrooms at a time. To use Shrooly, you need to plant the company’s own mushroom pods in the small greenhouse. Then, the user selects the […]
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Roborock joins the Connectivity Standards Alliance
Now, Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has announced that several more companies, including the manufacturer Roborock, have become members of the organization. This could be seen as a sign that the manufacturer’s robot vacuum cleaners will receive support for the smart home standard, Matter, in the future. The first major update of the standard, Matter 2.0, […]
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Home Robots Statistics 2023
Home robots are also known as domestic or consumer robots. These robots are designed to assist with tasks we do in our daily lives. These tasks include chores, education, entertainment, and, as well, act as our companionship. The potential applications for home robots are virtually limitless. From robotic vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers to personal assistants, […]
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The Best Robot Vacuums Right Now
After a long day you may not feel like cleaning up your house and that is where these robot vacuums come into play as they allow you to keep your floors clean without having to lift a single finger. In this day and age, robot vacuums are more affordable and capable than they have ever […]
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Ascender is a robot vacuum cleaner that can clean stairs
A company called Migo has developed a robotic vacuum cleaner equipped with a feature that enables it to climb stairs and clean them. The robot is called Ascender and can be used on all levels of a house without manually moving the robot between floors. Whether it works as smoothly as it appears in the […]
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Smart Homes for Kids: Best 27 Tools for Parental Control and Child Safety
As homes become smarter, the advantages are impossible to ignore. They provide an added layer of comfort, convenience, and, importantly, security for homeowners. Yet, the rise of this technology also prompts a significant concern: how can we ensure the safety and privacy of our children in such environments? The issue of child safety in smart […]
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Dyson releases a new robot vacuum cleaner
Dyson released its first robot vacuum cleaner, the 360 Eye, back in 2016. It navigated using a 360-degree camera on top and was about twice as tall as other robot vacuums, which meant it couldn’t fit under furniture in the same way. It also came with a price tag of $1000. Not surprisingly, the robot […]
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The first update of Matter is here
Now, the first update of the new smart home standard, Matter, is being released. CSA, the organization behind the standard, states that these are the improvements included in version 1.1: This update does not include support for any new types of devices, which is something that is needed. Currently, Matter does not support devices such […]
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Eve launches two new smart home products
Eve Home is now releasing two of the products showcased during CES 2023 in January. The first new product is the portable lamp called Flare, which operates via Thread and Bluetooth. It can emit light in various colors, has a battery life of approximately 6 hours, and is water-resistant with an IP65 rating. The brightness […]
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Amazon is working on making smart home robots smarter
Business Insider has obtained information indicating that Amazon is working on developing an artificial intelligence that could make robots in smart homes a bit more useful. Amazon’s new robot project is called “Burnham” and utilizes generative AI, the type of AI used, for example, in ChatGPT, to enhance the functionality of the robots. Robots with […]
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The new Google Home app is released for everyone
Google has now started rolling out its updated Google Home app for all users. The new app features a new layout with five tabs. The app opens directly in the Favorites tab where you can pin your most used devices, actions, and automations, and view different spaces where devices are automatically grouped into categories such […]