Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
While alarms can sound instantly, the path to help involves multiple stages, including detection, verification, dispatch, and travel time, highlighting the importance of comprehensive system design and efficient communication for faster responses. A security alarm can be heard in seconds,…
EZVIZ has expanded its New Zealand smart-home product line with an extensive range of cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and smart screens, prioritising subscription-free operation and enhanced privacy features in its latest offerings. EZVIZ has widened its New Zealand smart-home…
As climate change intensifies summer heat, the latest smart thermostats emphasise personalised installation, compatibility, and practical features, making the right choice a home-specific decision rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Smart thermostats have moved from convenience gadgets to practical energy tools,…
Supernetworks has launched SPR, an open-source router platform prioritising security through individual device identities and strict network segmentation, challenging conventional home networking gear with its innovative, programmable, security-first approach. SPR, the open-source router platform from Supernetworks, is being positioned as…
The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones introduce Wi-Fi connectivity, room calibration, and seamless integration with the Sonos ecosystem, transforming home and travel audio experiences. Sonos’s Ace Ultra is designed to do more than pair with a television. The $449 headphones use…
Sonos announces a sweeping update introducing open AI control, personalised assistants, and smarter multi-room audio with new hardware and redesigned app, signalling a disruptive shift in home sound systems. Sonos is preparing a broad reset of its software and hardware…
Homey has launched the Portal, a compact touchscreen controller blending physical dials with smart home controls, seeking to simplify and personalise the user experience amidst a fragmented device ecosystem. Homey has unveiled the Portal, a compact touchscreen controller designed to…
Shelly Group introduces the Shelly Camera, a versatile indoor device designed to integrate seamlessly into smart home systems, emphasising local AI processing and user control without mandatory cloud subscriptions. Shelly Group has expanded beyond lighting and energy control with the…
The LinknLink Emotion Air leverages 24GHz millimetre-wave radar for advanced presence detection, including breathing, combined with light and climate sensors. While innovative, its setup and sensitivity require patience, signalling a new step in home automation hardware. The LinknLink eMotion Air…
Häfele launches the Evolve Pro Series, a versatile range of digital locks combining biometric and app-based access tailored for Singapore’s HDB and condominium entrances, offering heightened security and convenience with aesthetic appeal. Häfele’s Evolve Pro Series is positioned as a…
The focus in homelab AI is shifting from performance to transparency and control, as advances in hardware and software make local models practical, emphasising the importance of visibility and customisation over cloud solutions. The case for local AI is no…
A practical approach to local energy data collection emphasises device independence, security, and simplicity, ensuring reliable operation amidst hardware variations and new device integrations. Local energy monitoring often begins with a narrow goal: display a live power figure in a…
