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Homey smart home hubs gain energy monitoring features
The smart home hub manufacturer Athom also announced the Homey Energy Dongle for European smart meters.
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Google is moving on from smoke detectors and smart locks
Say goodbye to the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock, with Google discontinuing those products and teeing up third-party replacements.
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Is Ikea going all-in with Matter? A leak just dropped another hint
It’s looking more and more like Ikea is prepping Matter-over-Thread support for its smart home lineup.
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Get two solar-powered Eufy security cams for the price of one right now
At just $60 per camera, the solar-powered SoloCam S220 is a must-buy during Amazon's Big Spring Sale event.
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Is Philips Hue about to unleash its first video doorbell?
Thanks to a leak in its own app, Philips Hue just tipped its hand when it comes to its next smart security product.
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Nanoleaf's PC bias lighting strip syncs to your screen without a camera
It's currently available for pre-order and will start shipping at the end of the month.
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Home Depot’s new line of EcoSmart light bulbs are semi-smart
They aren’t smart in the conventional sense, in that they can’t be scheduled or controlled with an app, but you can adjust their brightness and color temperature.
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At 50% off, the Blink Mini 2 is a great first home security camera
It ticks all the essential features plus more, and it's on sale for just $20 right now on Amazon.
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This $15 indoor security camera doubles as a baby monitor (40% off)
The reliable TP-Link Tapo C100 is a real bargain at this Amazon deal price!
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Update your Wi-Fi cameras, else malware could infect your network
A recent ransomware attack was able to spread via a camera connected to a company's network. The worst part? The flaw was already patched.
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Abode home security systems can be controlled from an Apple TV
Apple TV users can now manage their Abode systems, and see up to 4 security camera feeds, on their TVs. The company also upgraded its Android TV app.
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Wow! This solar-powered wireless 2K security camera is 49% off
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is only $66.49 right now on Amazon for Prime members.
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Alexa+ will be here soon, and it will be free (for some)
More than a year after its initial unveiling, the AI-enhanced Alexa+ is about to get its close-up.
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Eve unleashes its first smart dimmer switch, complete with Matter
The Eve Dimmer Switch works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings thanks to Matter.
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This smart indoor security camera is really just $15 right now
This security camera is too smart for this price… and yet this deal is real right now on Amazon.
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New Ring Outdoor Cam Plus promises to deliver 2K resolution
The mid-priced security camera can be deployed indoors or out and has AC, battery, and solar power options.
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This outdoor security camera brings Matter connectivity outside
The weatherized Camera Hub G5 Pro from Aqara packs a hub for Zigbee and Matter devices, effectively bringing Matter connectivity to outdoor areas.
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Eufy’s latest smart lock is literally a palm reader
Rather than relying on a PIN or a fingerprint reader, the Eufy FamiLock S3 Max scans the veins in your palm to verify your identity.
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I’m a smart home expert. These are the smart devices I can’t live without
My household would fall apart without these smart gadgets up and running.
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