Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
Developers are innovating beyond traditional wake-word systems, with Karl poised to offer persistent, local AI assistance that challenges market norms amid rising privacy concerns and legal liabilities surrounding current voice assistant technologies. On Sunday, 6 September, developer Aman Ullah Khan…
JBL launches Cove, a trio of Wi-Fi speakers designed to challenge Sonos by transforming portable audio expertise into a comprehensive in-home ecosystem through ease of use, multi-functionality, and open connectivity. JBL has made its clearest move yet into the multi-room…
A Maryland-based security expert demonstrates how do-it-yourself home Security Operations Centres can transition from passive monitoring tools to active, operational defence systems using open-source platforms and custom automation, challenging traditional notions of home cybersecurity. A home security lab stops being…
Aqara unveils five new smart lights supporting Matter over Thread and Zigbee at IFA 2026, signalling a shift towards adaptive, ecosystem-friendly home automation integrated with AI spatial intelligence. Aqara used IFA 2026 to make a broader point than simply adding…
Brilliant NextGen is broadening its Shelly sensor support beyond subscribers, enabling smarter automation and control over wired devices in homes, signalling a strategic shift towards managed residence services. Brilliant NextGen is turning a sensor bundle that debuted with its subscription…
As the demand for connected home devices grows, experts emphasise the importance of secure, easily upgradeable network hardware, shifting focus from speed to security and long-term support in home internet upgrades. The most important decision in a home internet upgrade…
Meta’s discontinued Portal displays gain new life as owners can now sideload apps and repurpose the hardware for smart-home automation, transforming the retired devices into more than just video call screens. Meta’s discontinued Portal displays have moved from dead-end consumer…
As part of its September Rajasthan Police has folded a warning about home Wi-Fi security into its month-long September cyber-safety campaign, recasting the household router as a frontline security risk rather than a routine broadband accessory. According to NDTV India…
Direct-connected, hub-free smart bulbs are rapidly becoming the standard entry point for consumers, offering simpler, cost-effective installation, though ecosystem compatibility remains a key consideration. No-hub smart lights are no longer a sideline in the connected-home market; they are rapidly becoming…
Athom has unveiled the Homey Portal, a compact, wall- or table-mounted control device designed to streamline room-specific smart home management and shared household tasks, signalling a shift towards dedicated physical interfaces over apps or voice assistants. Athom has launched a…
As interoperability standards like Matter, Thread, and Zigbee converge, consumers can now tailor their smart home setups for enhanced flexibility, security, and future-proofing , provided they understand each technology’s unique role and benefits. For households buying smart-home kit over the…
Apple is exploring a sophisticated four-speaker HomePod system with features such as room calibration and content-aware tuning, signalling a potential shift towards high-end home theatre integration , although a launch remains uncertain. Apple appears to be testing its most ambitious…
