Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
As smart home and wearable technology proliferate, experts warn that expanding digital environments and AI capabilities are heightening privacy concerns and vulnerability to surveillance and data misuse, prompting calls for stricter permission management and hardware breaches. Privacy is no longer…
Amazon slashes the price of the Arlo Essential Security Wireless Outdoor Camera second generation to just $14.99, providing an affordable option for outdoor home monitoring amid wider market discounts. Amazon is selling the Arlo Essential Security Wireless Outdoor Camera, second…
Recent reports indicate that Gemini’s smart home control features are failing for some Android Auto users, adding to a series of glitches that suggest instability in Google’s evolving platform, just as complaints about its wider vehicle assistant activities grow louder.…
The shift from Raspberry Pi and Arduino to ESPHome is transforming DIY smart-home projects, offering simpler configuration and seamless Home Assistant integration, though with trade-offs for complex circuitry. For many makers, the ESP32 has become the practical choice for DIY…
Honeywell Home’s evohome smart thermostat has been recognised as the Heating Product of the Year at the 2026 ASCP Awards, highlighting its role in advancing housing decarbonisation through personalised, energy-efficient heating management. Honeywell Home’s evohome smart zoning thermostat has been…
As privacy and resilience concerns grow, hybrid storage options offer households and small businesses a flexible approach to managing security footage, combining the advantages of both cloud and local solutions amidst ongoing cybersecurity risks. For households and smaller businesses, the…
At IFA 2026, Aqara unveiled advanced devices demonstrating the evolution of smart homes, featuring precise presence detection with mmWave radar, expanded security options, and a layered connectivity system that seamlessly blends Zigbee, Thread, and Matter protocols for enhanced flexibility and…
A five-year-old home energy system demonstrates that combining automation with human oversight yields the greatest cost savings, highlighting the limitations of software-only solutions amidst dynamic household needs. A home energy system built in 2022 to follow wholesale electricity prices has…
Google is expanding its Home ecosystem to support outside AI agents via the Model Context Protocol, enabling advanced interaction with connected devices, but warns of potential risks and complex setup requirements. Google is opening its Home ecosystem to outside AI…
Amazon’s Ring introduces its Neighbours community feature to the UK, offering local safety alerts and lost pet notices with enhanced privacy controls and AI-powered features, aiming to replace traditional social media channels for community updates. Amazon’s Ring will bring its…
A demonstration of Gemini-powered smart home devices being hijacked through malicious calendar entries highlights growing vulnerabilities in AI-connected systems, urging tighter control measures to prevent potentially dangerous manipulations. A Gemini-powered smart home setup has shown how a routine calendar entry…
Google has rolled out a comprehensive update to its Google Home app and Gemini for Home, focusing on fixing bugs and enhancing routine stability to boost trust in smart home devices, with changes including battery efficiency, interface improvements, and voice…
