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Matter 1.5 is official – and it supports cameras

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has officially released Matter 1.5, and it’s one of the biggest updates the smart home standard has seen so far, especially because it finally adds support for cam

Smart Home 2025-11-21

Zigbee’s new update lets you add smart devices without a hub

Zigbee just took a big step forward. The Connectivity Standards Alliance has announced Zigbee 4.0, a major update to the long-running smart home protocol.The headline change is a feature that many

Smart Home 2025-11-21

IKEA’s smart home hub now runs Matter 1.3 and can power more gadgets

IKEA’s Dirigera home hub has just got a whole lot smarter – thanks to an upgrade that makes it compatible with Matter 1.3 supported products. Dirigera firmware update 2.866.3 enables the hub to con

Smart Home 2025-11-05

Ultion Nuki’s latest smart lock has had a huge redesign

Ultion and Nuki have joined forces once again, and honestly, their new Ultion Nuki 2025 is a head-turner. The latest smart lock might be their best-looking yet, featuring a complete design overhaul

Smart Home 2025-11-14

Gemini for Home’s Gen AI skills are mistaking dogs for deers

Google’s latest attempt to bring generative AI into everyday life isn’t going quite as planned. Their new Gemini for Home feature, which started rolling out in the US last week, promises smart daily

Smart Home 2025-11-03

Wyze’s affordable smart lock gets Wi-Fi to make it an even better deal

Wyze is quietly leveling up one of its most popular budget devices with the launch of the Wyze Lock Bolt v2.This is a refreshed version of its entry-level smart lock that now includes built-in Wi-F

Smart Home 2025-11-21

Xiaomi’s high-end air purifier arrives in Europe — and the price is surprisingly good

Xiaomi’s latest flagship purifier, the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6, has officially landed in Europe, and it looks like one of the brand’s strongest smart home launches in years.After quietly a

Smart Home 2025-11-18

The Fotile X20 Max could be the most practical dishwasher around

Fotile has unveiled the next-gen  X20 Max, a next-generation sink-type dishwasher designed to solve a problem most dishwashers overlook: traditional units simply don’t fit how many people actually co

Smart Home 2025-11-19

These iPhones are about to lose SmartThings support 

Samsung is preparing to end SmartThings app updates for older iPhones, and if you’re still holding onto an iPhone X, iPhone 8, or anything earlier, you’re about to feel the effects.A new in-app not

Smart Home 2025-11-21

Your Ring doorbell can be made spookier for Halloween – here’s what it can do

Halloween isn’t just about the costumes and sweets anymore, it’s smart too. Ring is getting in on the fun with a handful of new settings and themed tricks that let you decide exactly how spooky or pe

Smart Home 2025-10-31