Tag: smart home
Google’s Nest Cameras will now alert you if you left the garage door open
Google is updating its smart home Nest platform, introducing a new feature and making a long-overdue change. First, garage door detection is leaving the Public Preview program and coming to “all compatible Nest Cam users” via the Google Home app. Moving forward, Nest cameras will notify you if you leave the garage…
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iRobot’s new Roomba robovac and mop will finally support Apple Home – and it’ll clean its own dock, too
iRobot has unveiled its new robot vacuum – the Roomba Combo 10 Max – and with it, the news that Matter support is finally on its way. Which means that the Combo 10 Max will be compatible with the Apple Home ecosystem. Other upgrades include a self-cleaning dock for a…
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Eve’s smart weather station is now easier to control, thanks to Matter
Smart home brand Eve is relaunching its smart weather station with newfound support for the Matter standard. Known as the Eve Weather, the device features a large display that tells you the temperature outside, local humidity levels, and the day’s 12-hour forecast. You’ll also know if it will be a…
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Apple re-releases Homepod Mini in Midnight black and sparks discussion of next-gen model
Apple is re-launching its Homepod Mini in a Midnight black. This brings the smart speaker in line with its second-generation HomePod which is also available in the same shade. In fact, Midnight is an almost identical shade of black to the previously available Space Gray. Apart from the color switch,…
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Amazon’s Echo Spot is back with a fresh design and an improved display
Amazon is once again expanding its family of Alexa devices, and rather than dropping an entirely new device, it’s bringing back a familiar face. The Echo Spot, the miniature smart display many used on a nightstand or a desk, is officially back after disappearing in 2019. The Echo Spot is…
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Philips Hue’s new powerful smart lights can illuminate every nook and cranny in your home
Lighting brand Philips Hue has quietly launched refreshes of their Pillar and Runner spotlights in Europe. Their respective lines consist of multiple models with several similarities between them. Beginning with the Pillar line, they hang from the ceiling pointing down, replacing the main light fixture. The series houses the company’s…
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