Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
Security researchers disclosed two critical zero-day flaws in TP-Link’s Tapo C200 security cameras, highlighting risks from local network access and a potential full compromise with an upcoming unspecified fix. Security researchers have disclosed two zero-day flaws in TP-Link’s Tapo C200…
Amazon launches its redesigned Alexa+ assistant in India, emphasising enhanced conversation capabilities, localisation, and agentic AI to compete in a growing smart home and consumer AI market. Amazon is bringing its redesigned Alexa+ assistant to India, pitching it as a…
Despite high ownership of smart home products in the UK, adoption within the fenestration sector remains limited. Experts emphasise that consumer confidence and brand recognition, exemplified by Yale’s new SensCheck system, are key to accelerating adoption among installers and homeowners…
The latest release of Home Assistant introduces a comprehensive Matter network map and improved MCP integration, pushing smart home automation towards greater privacy and user control, though with increased complexity for users. Home Assistant’s latest update places the open-source platform…
As smart security systems diversify, consumers must weigh resilience, ongoing costs, and system compatibility to find long-term solutions that suit their living spaces and budgets. For most households, the real question in smart security is not which kit has the…
The latest industry research from CEDIA reveals that the US professional residential technology market is now centred on networking and infrastructure, marking a shift from high-end spectacle towards reliable, everyday systems amid increasing AI adoption and workforce challenges. CEDIA Expo…
Eufy’s new LocalSecure system offers a subscription-free, privacy-focused home security solution with local storage, AI-driven detection, and palm vein biometric entry, aiming to disrupt traditional cloud-dependent systems. Eufy’s LocalSecure System is a DIY home security package built around a simple…
Home Assistant has added support for Live Activities on iPhone, enabling continuous, real-time updates on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, providing a more seamless smart home monitoring experience on iOS devices. Home Assistant has added support for Live Activities…
Innovative sensor technologies are transforming pest management by providing continuous, early detection of infestations, potentially saving homeowners significant repair costs through proactive monitoring. Smart home systems are already good at spotting small failures: a device drops off Wi-Fi, a leak…
Lumeward emerges as a versatile hardware and software platform, redefining custom lighting devices with integrated visitor interaction features that prioritise privacy and reliability, paving the way for more connected domestic products. The maker world has long been organised around hardware…
SimpliSafe has launched the Video Doorbell Series 2, introducing AI-based detection and live intervention features to shift home security from passive recording to active deterrence, priced at $199.99. SimpliSafe has added a new video doorbell to its home security line-up,…
While smart bulbs offer atmospheric lighting and colour control, smart switches prove to be the more practical and economical choice for everyday household use, potentially transforming how homes are illuminated. For most homes, smart bulbs are the expensive way to…
