Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
A newly rebuilt Home Assistant dashboard transforms home control on a dedicated wall display by prioritising a clean, organised layout with dynamic visuals and context-aware automations, showcasing an advanced, customisable interface for daily household management. A Home Assistant dashboard can…
Experts highlight that choosing smart home technology based on features or trends rather than actual needs can lead to ineffective systems and increased costs. Compatibility and practical setup remain key to creating a functional smart home. Buying smart home technology…
Sonos is set to reposition its headphone offering with the upcoming Ace Ultra, designed to enhance connectivity, ecosystem integration, and voice control, addressing the shortcomings of its first model and aligning with its broader home-audio strategy. Sonos is preparing a…
Amazon’s integration of the Model Context Protocol for Alexa+ signals a significant shift in how AI systems will connect with devices, aiming to reduce fragmentation, boost scalability, and merge household automation with commerce. Amazon’s move to adopt the Model Context…
Apple is preparing a second-generation HomePod mini focused on enhancing Siri’s intelligence and home integration, featuring improved software, faster processing, and new connectivity options, set for release in autumn 2026. Apple is preparing a second-generation HomePod mini that appears to…
Proper positioning and targeted detection zones are key to enhancing the effectiveness of video doorbells for capturing porch deliveries, with recent advancements introducing AI and radar verification for improved accuracy. Video doorbell package detection works best when it is treated…
Consumer Reports warns that video doorbells, marketed as simple security upgrades, come with significant vulnerabilities and privacy risks, prompting calls for stronger security measures and informed consumer choices. Video doorbells are marketed as a simple upgrade for home security, but…
OpenAI announces the development of a ground-breaking, camera-equipped portable speaker designed as a personal AI companion, aiming for release in 2027 amid privacy, design, and competitive challenges. OpenAI is pushing ahead with its first consumer hardware, a screenless, portable speaker…
As companies unveil new products at CES 2026, the focus is on AI-driven automation, privacy, and ecosystem compatibility, transforming consumer choices towards secure, interoperable, and intuitive devices. AI-driven buying decisions for consumer technology are becoming more tightly linked to automation,…
Netatmo introduces AI-powered features that personalise automation, improving security and energy efficiency without the hassle of rigid routines or ongoing subscriptions. Netatmo is positioning artificial intelligence as the feature that separates genuine automation from simple remote control. Rather than asking…
Integrating security measures during the construction phase of a custom home can lead to more effective protection, easier installation, and better usability, as experts emphasise the importance of early planning for cameras, alarms, and access control. Planning security for a…
OpenAI is developing a screenless, portable AI device designed to act as a persistent, humanlike companion, featuring moving parts, sensors, and integration with digital life , but with launch delayed to 2027 amidst legal disputes with Apple. OpenAI’s first hardware…
