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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 0 likes 0 Comments 124 Views

You can now bring your old Nest Thermostats back from the dead

If you’ve been clinging to your first or second generation Nest Thermostat, there’s some good news – a clever workaround now offers a way to bring Google’s devices back online.When Google officiall

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You might want to hold off buying a HomePod this week

If you’ve been thinking about grabbing a new HomePod mini or Apple TV setup, you might want to wait for a bit – at least for a little while. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg says Apple’s getting read

Smart Home 2025-11-04 0 likes 0 Comments 162 Views

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 0 likes 0 Comments 113 Views

The EufyCam S4 has 360 tracking and lots of AI

Eufy is once again raising the bar for home security and surveillance with the new Eufy Cam S4. This outdoor security unit is a solar-powered hybrid camera that packs a 4K fixed bullet lens alongside

Smart Home 2025-11-03 0 likes 0 Comments 166 Views

Gemini for Home voice assistant is rolling out in the US

Google’s long-teased Gemini for Home voice assistant is finally rolling out in early access across the US. The move follows a testing phase that began in October, letting a handful of users shape wha

Smart Home 2025-10-31 0 likes 0 Comments 90 Views

Govee’s latest smart plug could be its most useful yet

Govee has unveiled a clever new addition to its smart home lineup – and this one might be its most practical yet.The Goveelife Smart Plug Outlet Extender with Night Light combines power management,

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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

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