SwitchBot kata: New AI assistant controls your smart home right from the app
SwitchBot has introduced kata, a new AI assistant that’s now built right into the SwitchBot app. Instead of clicking through device pages and…
Cove Home Security System Review: A Responsive DIY Kit With a Catch
Installing the Cove Home Security System hub, panel, and sensors is quick and easy, but if you’d rather have a professional handle the job,…
How smart cleaning devices became a serious retail category
If you set your buying strategy a few years ago, you probably filed robot vacuums under novelty. They were the impulse gift that bumped around…
HomeKit Weekly: Why the Eve Weather sensor is a must-have for Apple Home automations in 2026
Local weather is one of the most underrated variables to use in your Apple Home automation setup. Over the past few years, I have used sensors…
My smart home experiment has reached its natural limit
The first device I added to my smart home was a light bulb. It seemed like the safest possible place to start. I could turn it on from…
Best Home Security Cameras of 2026: Find Your New Cam
It’s a great time to buy a home security camera. The range of available devices has never been better, from high-end models with 4K resolution…
The Thermostat Evolution: From Basic Control to Intelligent Comfort
Thermostats have steadily evolved from simple mercury dials to sophisticated, data‑driven comfort hubs. Early programmable models helped…
Best video doorbells 2026, tested by a smart home tech expert
Best: Basic video doorbell needs What we love: Good design and long battery life Take note: Video quality not as good as other models This…
Details Leak on OpenAI’s Doughnut-Shaped Speaker
OpenAI plans to release an AI smart speaker in 2027, according to a Bloomberg report on Thursday. It’ll reportedly be palm-size and…
Apple Smart Home Hub Rumors, Specs, and Expected Features
Apple is reportedly developing a new smart home hub that combines a HomePod-style speaker with a 7-inch display, aiming to elevate the smart…
