Tag: smart home
SwitchBot’s new robovac has a special hat that turns it into a roving fan, air purifier or security cam
The SwitchBot Multitasking Household Robot K20+ Pro is now on sale It comprises a robovac with a platform onto which various appliances can be attached It can operate as a mobile fan, air purifier, and more Most robot vacuums are content just to take care of cleaning your floors. Not…
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DJI’s first robot vacuum is edging closer to launch, according to new leak – and it could clean up in the premium robovac space
Photo shows ‘DJI Romo’ product boxed on shipping pallet Rumors suggest Romo will combine vacuum and mop functions, plus pet avoidance It would be DJI’s first vacuum – but the company has shown willingness to enter new market sectors recently It appears that the rumored DJI Romo, a robot vacuum…
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This new robot vacuum can hold two months’ worth of dust without the need for a bulky dock
The 3i G10+ has a big onboard dust bin with dust compression It’s designed to hold up to two months’ worth of dirt in one go This removes the need for a bulky self-empty dock If your home is on the smaller side but you still want a robot vacuum,…
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4 things I loved about the world’s first robovac with a mechanical arm – and 3 that need work
It seems that the big robot vacuum manufacturers all got together and decided that what we really need is a bot with a mechanical arm. One that can move clutter out of its path as it cleans, and even sort your mess out and relocate it where it needs to…
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Google ends support for older Nest thermostats – and will stop selling new models in Europe completely
Support for older Nest thermostats is ending this year You can grab a big discount on a new model No new Nest thermostats will go on sale in Europe There are a couple of pieces of Google Nest thermostat news to bring you this weekend: support is ending for the…
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Got Philips Hue lights? This new customizable button could make them even smarter
A new Philips Hue Smart Button is likely to launch in the coming months Testing documents suggest it’ll have a similar design to the original button The button might work with the forthcoming Philips Hue AI assistant It looks like Signify – the company behind Philips Hue – is preparing…
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