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The price of IKEA’s new smart home sensors (Myggbett pictured) has been lowered in some markets. (Image source: IKEA)

Several new IKEA smart home sensors now cheaper

The price of some of IKEA’s new Matter-compatible smart home products has been lowered in certain countries in Europe and North America. Several of these changes appear to be linked to pricing standardisation across one market, wh...

Polly Allcock, 22 Dec 2025 19:38

Shelly’s Wall Display X2i (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Shelly)

Shelly quietly launches new Wall Display XL smart home hub

The Shelly Wall Display X2i, a smart home control panel, has been quietly released in Europe. It can be used to remotely manage and control connected devices, with support for energy consumption monitoring for certain products. Th...

Polly Allcock, 22 Dec 2025 19:30

IKEA has released the Timmerflotte smart sensor (pictured) in the US. (Image source: IKEA, edited)

Another IKEA smart home sensor arrives in the US

IKEA has released another new smart home sensor at its online store in the US. Already available in Europe, the Timmerflotte is designed to take temperature and humidity measurements. It can be connected to the brand’s Dirigera hu...

Polly Allcock, 12 Dec 2025 13:52

Philips Hue has released the Festavia Permanent String Lights (pictured) in Europe. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue Permanent outdoor lights now available in more countries

Philips Hue has released the Festavia Permanent Outdoor Lights in Europe. Already available in the US, these outdoor lights can throw white and colored lighting effects onto the walls of your home. This string light is cuttable an...

Polly Allcock, 11 Dec 2025 18:07

Xiaomi has released the Mijia Three-Zone Washing Machine Pro (14 kg) in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches new triple drum washer dryer with HyperOS

The Xiaomi Mijia Three-Zone Washing Machine Pro (14 kg) has been released in China. Compared to its predecessor, each of the model three drums has a larger maximum capacity, allowing you to wash more items at once. Plus, it suppor...

Polly Allcock, 11 Dec 2025 17:06

Xiaomi has released the Smart Camera C500 in the UK and Spain.

New Xiaomi smart 6MP security camera now available in Europe

Xiaomi is now selling its Smart Camera C500 in two European countries, with a wider rollout expected in the near future. This is the brand’s first 6MP security camera, which is marketed with a 3.5K UHD resolution. Other features i...

Polly Allcock, 11 Dec 2025 15:15

IKEA smart remote control with Matter now available in the US

IKEA has released the Bilresa Remote Control in the US. Currently available to purchase as an individual device, with a colorful multipack on the way, this is part of IKEA’s new wider range of smart home products, which support th...

Polly Allcock, 10 Dec 2025 20:45

IKEA’s Timmerflotte Temperature/humidity sensor (pictured) is now available in the UK. (Image source: IKEA)

IKEA Timmerflotte temperature sensor with Matter now available in the UK

IKEA is now selling the new Timmerflotte Temperature/humidity sensor, smart, online and in some physical stores in the UK. This round Matter-compatible smart home device can be used to show data about the current environment. User...

Polly Allcock, 09 Dec 2025 18:46

Shelly’s Wave Door/Window LR has been released in countries including the US. (Image source: Shelly)

Shelly launches new compact Wave Door/Window Long Range

Shelly has released a new smart sensor in various markets worldwide: the Wave Door/Window LR. This Z-Wave Long Range device can be used to detect if a window or door is open or closed, triggering an alert or another smart home dev...

Polly Allcock, 09 Dec 2025 13:36

IKEA Matter-compatible smart home sensors now available in the US

Four of IKEA’s new smart home sensors have been released at the brand’s online store in the US. Each of these products is Matter compatible, bringing a wide range of smart home integrations. They can be used to detect air quality,...

Polly Allcock, 09 Dec 2025 13:30

Xiaomi's Mijia Washer Dryer Set Pro has arrived in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi smart Washer Dryer Set Pro launches

Xiaomi has released the Mijia Washer Dryer Set Pro in China. Both of the machines included in the set are smart home devices, which can be remotely controlled via the brand's app, and will integrate with its smart home ecosystem. ...

Polly Allcock, 08 Dec 2025 20:06

Xiaomi's Mi Home Air Conditioner Super Energy Saving 1.5 HP (pictured) has arrived in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches new upgraded version of smart air conditioner

The new Xiaomi Mi Home Air Conditioner Super Energy Saving 1.5 HP has arrived in China. This model features various upgrades over the original, including a higher airflow rate and an energy-saving algorithm. Plus, this HyperConnec...

Polly Allcock, 08 Dec 2025 17:17

The new Xiaomi Mi Home Air Conditioner (pictured) has launched in China. (Image source: Xiaomi, edited)

New Xiaomi air conditioners with energy saving feature arrive

The Xiaomi Mi Home Air Conditioner Super Energy Saving 2HP and 3HP are now available to pre-order in China. These two models both offer heating and cooling, and can be remotely controlled via the brand’s app. Plus, each is said to...

Polly Allcock, 08 Dec 2025 16:55

The latest version of the Xiaomi Mijia Smart Gas Water Heater 2 (pictured) is designed for waterfall showers. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Smart Water Heater with HyperConnect arrives

Xiaomi has released a new version of the Mijia Smart Gas Water Heater 2 in China. The Waterfall Shower with Zero Cold Water (18L) version has a larger capacity and is said to support a high-pressure shower. It can be remotely cont...

Polly Allcock, 08 Dec 2025 14:39

The new IKEA smart home sensors (Myggbett pictured) are now available online in France and Germany. (Image source: IKEA)

New IKEA smart home sensors and bulbs with Matter now available online in more countries

The new IKEA smart home sensors, bulbs and remote controls are now available at the brand’s online stores in two more European countries. All of these products work with the IKEA Dirigera hub and support the Matter smart home prot...

Polly Allcock, 05 Dec 2025 13:10

Home Assistant 2025.12 brings a new Labs area and Philips Hue integration. (Image source: Home Assistant)

Home Assistant 2025.12 brings new Philips Hue integration

The Home Assistant 2025.12 release has arrived. This update brings new experimental features, which can be found under the recently added Home Assistant Labs area. Plus, real-time energy monitoring has been added to the energy das...

Polly Allcock, 04 Dec 2025 14:58

IKEA’s new smart home products (Myggspray pictured) have been spotted in stores. (Image source: IKEA)

New IKEA Matter-compatible smart home products spotted in stores

Some of IKEA’s smart home products, including the Kajplats smart bulbs, the Timmerflotte temperature sensor and the Myggspray motion sensor, have been spotted in the brand’s physical stores in several European countries. All of th...

Polly Allcock, 03 Dec 2025 14:22

The IKEA Bilresa Remote control (dual button version pictured) is now available in Sweden. (Image source: IKEA)

IKEA's Matter-compatible smart remotes now available in Europe

The IKEA Bilresa Remote control smart home products are now available in one European country. There are two versions of this product, and customers can purchase a single remote or a set of three. Plus, the pricing of this Matter-...

Polly Allcock, 27 Nov 2025 17:20

Aqara’s Panel Hub S1 Plus (pictured) is receiving Apple features in a new update. (Image source: Aqara)

Aqara smart hub gets Siri and AirPlay in new update

Aqara is rolling out an update for the Panel Hub S1 Plus, a smart home device which launched earlier in 2025. This release brings Apple features to the product, including the Siri voice assistant and support for AirPlay. Plus, the...

Polly Allcock, 27 Nov 2025 16:50

The Philips Hue app (pictured) has been updated to version 5.56. (Image source: Philips Hue)

New Philips Hue app update rolling out to smart home device users

Philips Hue has released a new update for its app, version 5.56. This is a relatively minor release, resolving several issues with the software. Users are still waiting on a couple of features, at least one of which is expected to...

Polly Allcock, 26 Nov 2025 20:54

The Home Assistant app for iOS (pictured) has been upgraded to version 2025.11. (Image source: Home Assistant, edited)

Home Assistant rolls out major app update with new security options

The Home Assistant app for iOS has been updated to version 2025.11.0. This is a relatively large update, bringing a new onboarding process, as well as improvements linked to CarPlay and the Apple Watch version of the app. Plus, us...

Polly Allcock, 25 Nov 2025 20:11

The Tapo C615G security camera (pictured) can connect to 4G LTE networks. (Image source: TP-Link)

Tapo launches new solar-powered 4G LTE smart security camera

TP-Link is rolling out the Tapo C615G Kit security camera in Europe. Currently available to order in two countries in the region, this is a solar-powered model with a SIM card slot, meaning it can connect to 4G LTE networks. Other...

Polly Allcock, 25 Nov 2025 14:12

Xiaomi’s upgraded Mijia Smart Gas Water Heater 2 (pictured) has launched in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces new upgraded Mijia Smart Gas Water Heater 2

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Smart Gas Water Heater 2 Constant Temperature Zero Cold Water 16L edition in China. This upgraded model is said to deliver instant hot water around your home. It offers app-based controls and support ...

Polly Allcock, 24 Nov 2025 20:20

The Arduino UNO Q is basically a Raspberry Pi with Arduino genes (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Arduino UNO Q hands-on: Smarter with Qualcomm and capable of running a desktop OS like a Raspberry Pi

The thinker. We got a first look at the Arduino UNO Q, marking the first time Arduino has released a board that supports a full desktop operating system, allowing it to function as a compact PC. The board can also run AI models locally, giving...

Silvio Werner, 23 Nov 2025 06:06

Xiaomi’s Smart Door Lock M40 (pictured) has been released in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches cheaper new smart door lock with facial recognition

Xiaomi has released the Smart Door Lock M40 in China. This is a cheaper alternative to the recently launched Smart Door Lock M40 Pro, with only one difference between the two models. It supports various unlocking methods, includin...

Polly Allcock, 22 Nov 2025 22:22

It was not an attack on Cloudflare (Image source: Stable Diffusion)

It was not an attack on Cloudflare: How a faulty configuration file paralyzed part of the internet

On the surface, the internet seems to be decentralized. In reality, only a few global players ensure the functionality of websites and apps. Cloudflare, one of the largest, was rendered unavailable for hours on Tuesday, November 1...

Marc Herter, 22 Nov 2025 21:27

Shelly’s Dimmer Gen4 (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Shelly)

Shelly launches new Dimmer Gen4 with Matter support

Shelly has released the Dimmer Gen4 in Europe. This smart home gadget is designed to turn your existing lights into smart lights, which can be controlled with an app or voice commands. Compared to the older Dimmer Gen3, the new mo...

Polly Allcock, 20 Nov 2025 23:02

Philips Hue’s Secure Wired video doorbell (pictured) appears to have a new feature. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue could have pushed a new feature to some users

A recent report suggests that Philips Hue has released a new feature for users of the recently launched Hue Secure Wired video doorbell. It has been suggested that there is new motion-triggered functionality, which should make it ...

Polly Allcock, 18 Nov 2025 12:48

Dragonwing IQ-X: New SoCs from Qualcomm. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-X: New SoCs come with Windows 11 support and NPU performance on par with AMD and Intel

Qualcomm is expanding its product range with new processors, specifically for professional applications. These processors also deliver relatively high performance for accelerating AI models, enabling the simultaneous analysis of s...

Silvio Werner, 13 Nov 2025 15:00

IKEA’s Home Smart app (pictured) has been updated. (Image source: IKEA)

IKEA brings Matter and Thread 1.4 to more users in new app update

IKEA has released two updates in quick succession for the Home Smart app, version 1.57.0 and version 1.57.1. With the release, the company is bringing support for Matter to all users, marking the end of the beta testing of this fu...

Polly Allcock, 12 Nov 2025 16:06

Aqara’s Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 (pictured) has been released globally. (Image source: Aqara)

Aqara launches new multifunctional presence sensor with Matter

The Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 has been released in various countries globally. This 5-in-1 device can perform motion and motionless detection, and can also measure ambient light, humidity and temperature. It supports Zigbe...

Polly Allcock, 12 Nov 2025 14:30

Philips Hue app version 5.55 brings an AI Assistant automations tool. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue app update brings new smart automations tool

A new update is rolling out for the Philips Hue app for iOS and Android. With version 5.55, some users get a supposedly easier way to create automations for their smart lights and accessories. Plus, there are two further changes b...

Polly Allcock, 12 Nov 2025 14:25

TP-Link’s Tapo C465 solar security camera (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Tapo)

Tapo releases new 4K 8MP solar security camera

TP-Link has released the Tapo C465 Enhanced AI Solar Security Camera in Europe. This 4K 8MP model was unveiled earlier this year, and it offers features like AI detection and color night vision. Plus, it is designed for use outdoo...

Polly Allcock, 11 Nov 2025 23:05

Philips Hue’s Omniglow Strip Light (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue releases new Omniglow micro LED smart strip light in more countries

Philips Hue has released its new Omniglow Strip Light in three lengths across Europe. This product first launched in the US in September 2025. It uses micro LED technology for smooth white and colored lighting effects, and it is s...

Polly Allcock, 11 Nov 2025 17:51

Tapo’s S110E Smart Switch Module (pictured) has been released in Europe. (Image source: Tapo)

New compact Tapo S110E Smart Switch Module now available

Tapo has released the S110E Smart Switch Module in Europe. This smart home gadget is currently available in one country and expected to arrive in another in the near future. It offers dry and wet contact modes, making it compatibl...

Polly Allcock, 11 Nov 2025 17:45

The Philips Hue Bridge Pro (pictured) and Bridge are receiving new updates. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue resolves Matter-related bug in new Bridge Pro update

The Philips Hue Bridge v2 and the Philips Hue Bridge Pro are receiving new software updates. Both releases resolve a Matter-related problem for users of these smart home devices. Plus, the change log indicates that there are other...

Polly Allcock, 10 Nov 2025 13:09

Two new IKEA remote controls (Bilresa with scroll wheel pictured) are on the way. (Image source: IKEA)

IKEA officially announces new Matter smart plug and remote controls

Three new IKEA smart home products have been revealed. In a recent announcement, the company confirmed plans to release two Bilresa remote controls and a Grillplats smart plug, each of which supports the Matter protocol. Expected ...

Polly Allcock, 06 Nov 2025 17:27

IKEA launching five new Matter-compatible smart home sensors

IKEA has officially announced five new smart home sensors: the Myggspray, the Myggbett, the Timmerflotte, the Alpstuga and the Klippbok. Functionality includes motion detection, contact detection, water detection, and air quality ...

Polly Allcock, 06 Nov 2025 16:33

Home Assistant 2025.11 is now available. (Image source: Home Assistant, edited)

Home Assistant 2025.11 arrives with useful new target picker tool

Home Assistant 2025.11 has been announced. The release brings a range of new features for users of the smart home automation platform, including a handy target picker tool. It also includes improvements to the automations editor, ...

Polly Allcock, 06 Nov 2025 16:26

An IKEA Kajplats smart bulb in an IKEA Fado lamp. (Image source: IKEA)

New IKEA Kajplats smart light bulbs with Matter on the way

The IKEA Kajplats smart light bulbs range has been officially announced. Set for launch in markets worldwide, the line-up includes white and white and color options, with varying brightness levels. Customers will be able to choose...

Polly Allcock, 06 Nov 2025 16:20

RoboUP’s Raccoon 2 SE Robot Mower (pictured) will soon crowdfund on Kickstarter. (Image source: RoboUP)

New RoboUP Raccoon 2 SE robot mower starting at $299

The RoboUP Raccoon 2 SE Robot Mower will shortly begin crowdfunding on Kickstarter. A Super Early Bird Pledge for this device will start at $299/€299, and its RRP still makes it the brand’s most affordable model by some way. Featu...

Polly Allcock, 06 Nov 2025 12:59

Apollo Turfstorm’s modular yard robot (pictured) is crowdfunding at Kickstarter. (Image source: Apollo Turfstorm)

Apollo Turfstorm multifunctional yard robot now crowdfunding at special price

Apollo Turfstorm has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its new all-wheel drive yard robot. This is a modular device which can act as a mower, a snow blower or a leaf collector. The company is planning to ship the pr...

Polly Allcock, 06 Nov 2025 12:47

Xiaomi’s Smart Control Screen (pictured) will crowdfund in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Smart Control Screen with HyperOS launching soon

The Xiaomi Smart Control Screen will shortly be crowdfunded in China. This smart home hub offers a touchscreen which can be used to control a wide range of devices, though it also supports app controls and voice commands. On top o...

Polly Allcock, 05 Nov 2025 15:14

Philips Hue’s Festavia globe outdoor string lights (pictured) are now available in two longer lengths. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue outdoor string lights now available in two new lengths

Philips Hue has released the Festavia globe outdoor string lights in new 14m/45ft and 28m/91ft lengths. These join the shorter 7m/22ft version of this smart light, with identical features. Each bulb on the string is said to offer ...

Polly Allcock, 04 Nov 2025 20:32

Philips Hue’s Neon Outdoor Strip Light (pictured) has arrived in Europe. (Image source: Philips Hue)

New Philips Hue outdoor strip lights now available in Europe

A new Philips Hue smart light, the Neon Outdoor Strip Light, has been released in Europe. Available in three sizes, this product can produce a range of white and colored lighting effects for your space. Features include ChromaSync...

Polly Allcock, 04 Nov 2025 15:15

Xiaomi’s new Smart Gas Water Heater 2 (pictured) is particularly quiet. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Smart Gas Water Heater launches with compact design

Xiaomi has released the Mijia Smart Gas Water Heater 2 Silent Zero Cold Water 16L Edition in China. This new model is said to operate relatively quietly and has a compact design. Features include instant hot water, consistent wate...

Polly Allcock, 03 Nov 2025 13:32

The Anker eufyCam S4 outdoor security camera features a 10,000 mAh replacable battery (Image source: Anker)

Anker eufyCam S4 security camera with 360-degree tracking now available in Europe

The Anker eufyCam S4 is the company’s new outdoor security camera, now available in Europe via Amazon and the eufy website. The eufyCam S4 features up to 4K resolution, 360° tracking, intelligent auto-framing, a detachable solar p...

Abhinav Fating, 03 Nov 2025 10:00

Shelly’s BLU Distance sensor (pictured) is now available in the US. (Image source: Shelly)

Shelly releases new BLU Distance sensor with smart home applications

The Shelly BLU Distance sensor is now available in the US. Expected to be released in Europe in the near future, this device can measure the distance between two solid or liquid surfaces. It has a range of smart home applications,...

Polly Allcock, 02 Nov 2025 11:45

IKEA’s Dirigera Hub (pictured) is certified for Matter 1.4. (Image source: IKEA)

IKEA Dirigera smart home hub now Matter 1.4 certified

IKEA’s Dirigera Hub for smart products is now a Matter 1.4 certified device. This upgrade was confirmed by a recent listing in the database of the Connectivity Standards Alliance. However, it is unclear when IKEA will push the new...

Polly Allcock, 31 Oct 2025 15:13

Xiaomi’s Smart Door Lock 4 Pro Dual Camera Edition (pictured) has arrived in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches new upgraded smart lock with dual cameras

Xiaomi has revealed the Smart Door Lock 4 Pro Dual Camera Edition in China. It offers several upgrades compared to the original model, released earlier this year. These include a second camera and a larger battery, with the same t...

Polly Allcock, 31 Oct 2025 14:53

Internet of Things (IoT)

Several new IKEA smart home sensors now cheaper

Shelly quietly launches new Wall Display XL smart home hub

Another IKEA smart home sensor arrives in the US

Philips Hue Permanent outdoor lights now available in more countries

Xiaomi launches new triple drum washer dryer with HyperOS

New Xiaomi smart 6MP security camera now available in Europe

IKEA smart remote control with Matter now available in the US

IKEA Timmerflotte temperature sensor with Matter now available in the UK

Shelly launches new compact Wave Door/Window Long Range

IKEA Matter-compatible smart home sensors now available in the US

New Xiaomi smart Washer Dryer Set Pro launches

Xiaomi launches new upgraded version of smart air conditioner

New Xiaomi air conditioners with energy saving feature arrive

New Xiaomi Smart Water Heater with HyperConnect arrives

New IKEA smart home sensors and bulbs with Matter now available online in more countries

Home Assistant 2025.12 brings new Philips Hue integration

New IKEA Matter-compatible smart home products spotted in stores

IKEA's Matter-compatible smart remotes now available in Europe

Aqara smart hub gets Siri and AirPlay in new update

New Philips Hue app update rolling out to smart home device users

Home Assistant rolls out major app update with new security options

Tapo launches new solar-powered 4G LTE smart security camera

Xiaomi announces new upgraded Mijia Smart Gas Water Heater 2

Arduino UNO Q hands-on: Smarter with Qualcomm and capable of running a desktop OS like a Raspberry Pi

Xiaomi launches cheaper new smart door lock with facial recognition

It was not an attack on Cloudflare: How a faulty configuration file paralyzed part of the internet

Shelly launches new Dimmer Gen4 with Matter support

Philips Hue could have pushed a new feature to some users

Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-X: New SoCs come with Windows 11 support and NPU performance on par with AMD and Intel

IKEA brings Matter and Thread 1.4 to more users in new app update

Aqara launches new multifunctional presence sensor with Matter

Philips Hue app update brings new smart automations tool

Tapo releases new 4K 8MP solar security camera

Philips Hue releases new Omniglow micro LED smart strip light in more countries

New compact Tapo S110E Smart Switch Module now available

Philips Hue resolves Matter-related bug in new Bridge Pro update

IKEA officially announces new Matter smart plug and remote controls

IKEA launching five new Matter-compatible smart home sensors

Home Assistant 2025.11 arrives with useful new target picker tool

New IKEA Kajplats smart light bulbs with Matter on the way

New RoboUP Raccoon 2 SE robot mower starting at $299

Apollo Turfstorm multifunctional yard robot now crowdfunding at special price

New Xiaomi Smart Control Screen with HyperOS launching soon

Philips Hue outdoor string lights now available in two new lengths

New Philips Hue outdoor strip lights now available in Europe

New Xiaomi Smart Gas Water Heater launches with compact design

Anker eufyCam S4 security camera with 360-degree tracking now available in Europe

Shelly releases new BLU Distance sensor with smart home applications

IKEA Dirigera smart home hub now Matter 1.4 certified

Xiaomi launches new upgraded smart lock with dual cameras

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