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Get the latest news from a number of smart home companies. From ring doorbells, Alexa, and Apple smart home devices, we have you covered.

Philips Hue Inara beside door.

Philips Hue might be adding a smart doorbell to its lineup

Philips Hue might be adding a doorbell camera to its lineup, if a recent leak in the iOS app is anything to go by.
The Roborock Z70 with its arm extended.

The best robot vacuums of CES 2025: Roborock, Dreame, Ecovacs, and more

The Roborock Z70 with its arm extended.

Roborock’s new smart vacuums will pick up your socks for you

The Eureka J15 Max Ultra with its new side brush.

Eureka makes big mopping improvements with the J15 Max Ultra

The Pawport pet door installed outside next to a pet mat.

Pawport shows off new smart pet door security features at CES 2025

The Home Depot Hubspace logo on a white background.

Home Depot expands Hubspace smart home lineup at CES 2025

The Ulticam IQ installed outside a home.

Ulticam shows off three AI-powered security cameras at CES 2025

Bolt Mission UWB + NFC installed on a white door.

Ultraloq showcases the first-ever ultra-wideband smart lock at CES 2025

The Lymow One cutting through grass.

Lymow shows off robotic lawn mower with mulching blades, tracked treads at CES

A person holding the Nanoleaf Light Therapy Face Mask

Nanoleaf reveals three smart lights, plus a spooky LED face mask at CES 2025

Google Nest doorbell outside a home wall.

Apple’s next smart home adventure could be a doorbell with Face ID

YouTube on TV asking for parent code.

YouTube gets parental code feature on TV to protect kids

The Skylight Cal Max installed on a wall.

This smart display alternative can now use AI to plan all your meals

Skylight has rolled out Sidekick, a new AI assistant that creates personalized meal plans. It'll also provide grocery lists and cooking instructions.
A gingerbread version of the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro.

Bring holiday cheer to your front door with Vivint’s seasonal Winter Chimes

Vivint members will now find Holiday Doorbell Chimes and Holiday Approach Chimes availalbe for their Doorbell Camera Pro.
A cartoon drawing of the Grinch leaning on a Ring Video Doorbell.

Ring’s Holiday Quick Replies return next week with the Grinch

Let the Grinch greet your guests with these six Ring Quick Replies. They'll be available to Ring users from November 25 through December 26.
Amazon's new Echo Show 21 and updated Echo Show 15.

Amazon just launched its largest Echo Show yet

Amazon's newest Echo Show has a 21-inch display, 6 inches larger than the Echo Show 15, a three-year-old device that it's also just upgraded.
The Kwikset Halo Select installed on a door.

Kwikset’s new Matter-enabled smart lock is now available

The Kwikset Halo Select Smart Lock packs in tons of security features, allowing you to see when a wrong code is entered or if the lock has been tampered with.
Nest Hub Max

Apple’s smart home display already sounds like a convenience victory

Apple's first smart home device will integrate a screen that will serve as a HomeKit and FaceTime hub.
The Tapo RV30 Max Plus in its docking station

Tapo launches two affordable robot vacuums with surprisingly premium specs

The Tapo RV30 Max Series and RV20 Max Series offer an affordable, automated way to keep your floors clean. They also boast great specs despite low price tags.
The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra on a door.

This premium smart lock is small, stylish, and among the fastest on the market

The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra is remarkably fast, unlocking doors in under 2 seconds. It also features a built-in battery designed around on-door charging.
Apple Fifth Avenue Store Apple Logo

Apple gearing up for ‘first foray into smart home camera market’

Apple is planning to launch a smart home security camera in 2026, a prominent figure with contacts in Apple’s supply chain claimed on Monday.
Multiple Govee space heaters on a stylized background.

Over 500,000 Govee space heaters recalled due to’ fire and burn hazards’

Several Govee space heater models sold on Amazon and TikTok are being recalled due to the potential for being fire and burn hazards.
The Blink Sync Module XR on a wooden background.

Blink Sync Module XR quadruples the range of its predecessor to 400 feet

The Blink Sync Module XR lets you place the Blink Outdoor 4 up to 400 feet away from your home, giving your security system additional flexibility.
The Matter logo on a colorful background.

Matter expands energy tracking capabilities, streamlines setup

Matter 1.4 is now available, bringing with it a bunch of new energy tracking features and network enhancements.
The Wyze Scale Ultra in white.

The Wyze Scale Ultra offers a massive 4.3-inch display, supports remote access

The Wyze Scale Ultra boasts a massive 4.3-inch color display, making it easy to monitor 13 different health metrics. It also supports remote access via Wi-Fi
Apple iMac G4 desktop computer.

Apple’s smart display might aesthetically revive the iconic iMac G4

Apple's entry-point smart display, expected to launch next year, will reportedly feature a design inspired by the iconic iMac G4's rounded base.
The Home Panel on Google TV Streamer.

Your Google TV can now control smart home devices

The new Google TV update turns it from an entertainment system into a command center for your entire smart home.
The Narwal S20 Pro in its docking station.

Narwal’s S10 Pro cordless mop sold out fast, and its successor looks even better

The Narwal S20 Pro features a base station that handles its own maintenance, and the cordless mop can automatically adjust settings based on the task at hand.
The SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 mounted outside.

SimpliSafe launches AI-powered detection system alongside the new Outdoor Security Camera Series 2

The SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 uses AI to detect crimes before they happen, then escalates motion events to a professional monitoring service.
The Roku Smart Home camera webview.

Roku rolls out its security camera monitoring feature

Roku is updating its software for better notifications with its smart home cameras, and it'll cycle thought them as motion is detected.
Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera installed near a door.

The new Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera captures 2K footage, supports professional monitoring

The Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera provides users with 2K footage, color night vision, and two articulating lights for just $150. It's now available for purchase.
The Ecovacs T20 Omni docked in a living room.

Hackers take control of robovacs and use them to yell slurs

An attack using Ecovacs robot vacuums seems more mischievous than anything else, but it's still unsettling for those affected.
NFL Echo Pop lineup.

Amazon partners with the NFL to launch limited-edition Echo Pops

Amazon is releasing an Echo Pop lineup featuring all 32 NFL teams. These will be released in groups from now until November 19. They're priced at $60 each.
Ring Smart Video Search on the mobile app.

Ring’s new Smart Video Search uses AI to quickly scour your motion history

Ring Smart Video Search lets you type in a text description of an event to search your video history for matching clips. It's currently available in beta.

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