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Hive's smart home devices finally work with HomeKit
The UK-based company added HomeKit support for its thermostats, lights and plugs.
Nest thermostats will warn of possible problems with your AC or furnace
They can detect patterns that hint at breakdowns.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Engadget UK giveaway: Win a smart heating system courtesy of Tado
Because nobody wants to come home to a walk-in fridge at this time of year.
Existing EV batteries could be recharged five times faster
A new type of sensor shows that the cells can handle a lot more power without overheating.
Solar windows use sunlight to retain a building's heat
Sitting near the window is about to get mad cozy.
Qarnot's smart space heater has learned some new tricks
The Q.Rad heater now acts as a WiFi hotspot, wireless charger and air-quality monitor.
Netatmo's radiator valves take cues from its smart thermostat
The company's making the jump to room-specific smart heating controls.
Tado's new thermostat listens to Siri and Alexa
Smart radiator valves have also joined the product range.
Hive's smart thermostat gets IFTTT's recipe-based automation
Link your heating to over 300 smart home products and online services.
Engadget UK giveaway: win a smart heating system courtesy of Heat Genius
Over 1000 quid of smart heating gear, up for grabs.
British Gas' Boiler IQ will text you before it breaks down
It's developed by an ex-NASA scientist who previously designed software to identify safety faults inside passenger aircraft.
Elgato's Eve Thermo lets you control your radiators with Siri
But otherwise, it's not the smartest of smart heating products.
Hive begins selling its smart plug and connected home sensors
If you already have the thermostat, you'll save yourself some money.
