Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
As home networks become more complex, recognising legitimate devices from potential intruders requires understanding privacy features, timely updates, and strategic security practices, rather than alarmist assumptions about unexplained device names or slow connections. Checking who is on your Wi-Fi is…
A new campaign dubbed CameraSwarm has compromised over 14,500 Dahua surveillance devices using brute-force, known vulnerabilities, and peer-to-peer relay abuse, highlighting emerging risks in remote device management. Hunt.io has detailed a large-scale intrusion campaign against Dahua surveillance equipment that, over…
Alarm.com launches the ADC-V530, a 4MP HDR indoor camera featuring a motorised privacy shutter controllable via app, addressing user concerns over privacy while maintaining advanced monitoring capabilities within broader security systems. Alarm.com’s ADC-V530 arrives in a part of the indoor…
UGreen launches the HomeAgent HA100, a hybrid device merging local AI-powered security, storage, and smart home management, signalling a potential shift in home technology. Its localisation and privacy focus set it apart, but software maturity remains key to its future…
In 2027, lighting design is evolving towards layered, sculptural, and wellness-oriented solutions that prioritise atmosphere, flexibility, and sustainability within homes. Lighting in 2027 is moving away from the single central fitting and towards a more deliberate arrangement of sources across…
Ugreen ventures beyond cables into the smart home realm with HomeAgent, a local AI hub promising enhanced privacy and independence from cloud services, but at a premium price and with some industry support limitations. Ugreen has moved from cables and…
Ugreen launches HomeAgent, a centralised local-first system combining NAS, smart control and AI-powered security, challenging cloud-dependent setups and emphasising user privacy. UGREEN has moved beyond storage and into the centre of the smart home with HomeAgent, a new local-first platform…
The September 2026 release of Home Assistant introduces a Matter network topology view, a redesigned Security dashboard, and an improved History and Activity interface to simplify managing complex smart homes and reduce troubleshooting guesswork. Home Assistant 2026.9, the September 2026…
Home Assistant’s decentralised approach, running locally on in-home hardware, offers faster responses and enhanced privacy, challenging cloud-dependent systems and marking a shift towards self-hosted smart home ecosystems. Many smart home systems still depend on third-party cloud services, which can become…
IoT Innovations has filed a patent lawsuit against Signify in the US, claiming infringement of six patents related to connected lighting, AI, and wireless networking, adding to Signify’s ongoing IP challenges amid its smart lighting ecosystem expansion. IoT Innovations has…
At IFA 2026, Anker unveils the SleepLab Pro, a bedside speaker and sleep tracker that uses 60GHz radar to monitor sleep stages and vital signs without requiring wearables, promising more accurate and unobtrusive sleep analysis. Anker has used the IFA…
Homey has introduced Portal, a compact, wall- or desk-mounted controller with a tactile dial and live room data, designed to provide physical access to smart home functions without the need for a smartphone. Homey has unveiled Portal, a compact wall-…
