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 […]
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Now you can open and close the garage door in Google Home
Google continues to improve its Home app with support for various smart devices and the latest addition is support for opening and closing garage doors with a new control feature. It has previously been possible to see the status of a garage door in the app, but users had to use Google Assistant to actually […]
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Smart lighting from Wiz gets support for Matter
Wiz smart bulbs, which have been manufactured since early 2021, have been updated with support for the new Matter standard, which means that they beat sister brand Philips Hue. The new Wiz v2 app allows users to transfer compatible products to the new smart home standard directly in the app. They can then be added […]
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Google’s Nest thermostat gets support for Matter
So far, it has been a bit slow for manufacturers to update and release completely new products with support for the new smart home standard. However, one company that has managed to update several of its devices is Google, which now continues to do so by giving the smart thermostat Nest Thermostat support for Matter. […]
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Eve starts selling Matter accessories
Eve now announces that they are starting the sales of accessories that are compatible with the new Matter standard right out of the box. First out is the smart plug Eve Energy, which has previously been updated with beta software to work with Matter via Thread. The smart plug is now available for purchase in […]
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Nanoleaf releases lights with Matter
While we hear that Philips Hue is delaying its support for Matter, Nanoleaf announces the launch of two smart lamps in its Essentials series with Matter – an E27/B22 bulb and a light strip. According to Nanoleaf, these lamps are the first to have built-in support for the new standard right out of the box. […]
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Philips Hue seems to be working on a smaller E14 bulb
Almost three years ago, Philips Hue released its smallest bulb yet with the Hue E14 Luster, which is only 77mm long compared to 106mm for other E14 bulbs from the company. However, it can only display a shade of white, so if you want a cozier warm white light or a completely different color, the […]
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5 necessities for a completely off-grid home office
A solar panel array, Tesla Powerwall 2, Starlink connection, propane heater, and external hard drive constitute five necessities for 2023 off-grid working. As a freelancer, reliability is of paramount importance to my clients. Ensuring that every piece of work is delivered on time and to schedule is perhaps the most important thing. And to a […]
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Get a health lab at home
Keeping track of your health to have the best and high-quality life possible is important. But it’s not always easy to make time to go to the doctor to check on your general health status. Unless you really feel sick of course. During a visit to the doctor, you almost always have to provide a […]
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How to choose and set up a Sonos audio system in your home
With Sonos, you can easily have wireless music in any room you want. But you deserve at least one place in your home where you can truly enjoy big, wonderful sound that makes all the little hair stand on end. Then the music becomes an experience instead of just background noise. You have two ears […]