Ikea’s new smart home collection is entirely Matter-compatible
Ikea announced 21 new Matter-over-Thread devices that can “connect with a wider range of devices and platforms, making…
Gemini Just Lied Too Much
The latest version of the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)—yeah, that’s the name—is a real Jekyll…
Google’s Gemini for Home hands-on: AI that watches everything
This weekend, I turned my home into a test lab for Google’s new Gemini for Home AI and…
Don’t toss away your old Nest Thermostat yet — it just got thrown a lifeline
TL;DR Earlier this year, Google announced it would end support for the first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat…
The discounted SwitchBot Bot can add smarts to your monitor and coffee maker for just $24Â
You don’t necessarily have to buy a bunch of pricey new smart devices to enjoy the convenience of…
Google Gemini for Home is rolling out in the US — here’s how to get early access
Google smart home users in the US can now get an early taste of the new Gemini for…
Govee’s new outlet expander gives you voice control and a night light
Did you know you should be replacing your surge protectors every three to five years to avoid them…
First look: DJI’s Romo robot vacuum
Of all the companies that could have launched a robot vacuum in 2025, I didn’t have DJI in…
Neato’s cloud is shutting down, leaving its robovacs stuck in manual mode
Two years after US-based Neato Robotics closed up shop in 2023, its robot vacuum cleaners have reached the…
Amazon’s server outage left smart beds stuck in sweltering heat
Some smart bed users were quite literally losing sleep over the massive AWS outage on Monday. Eight Sleep’s…
The iPad just got the chip it needs to be a smart home controller
This makes adding a Thread device — like a smart light, lock, or plug — easier as you…
A Spendy TV Glow-Up for Movie Night at Home
I recently went down a bright, RGB-laden hole with a mission: to satisfy my curiosity about smart lights…