IKEA made a smart air quality sensor to track indoor pollutionVindstyrka has a tongue-twisting name, but might improve your health.By J. Fingas, 02.14.2023
Apple is activating the HomePod mini's dormant temperature sensorYou're apparently getting one of the latest HomePod's features for 'free.'By J. Fingas, 01.18.2023
Moen's smart sprinkler system automatically changes your lawn watering scheduleYou don't need to bury cables in your yard, either.By J. Fingas, 01.03.2023
The first Matter smart home devices are hereEve is updating its hardware to support the new standard.By J. Fingas, 12.12.2022
Amazon will bring Matter smart home support to 17 Echo devices this year (updated)Amazon and Samsung are also making it easier to set up Matter hardware.By J. Fingas, 11.03.2022
Google finally lets you view its latest Nest cameras on the webCheck on your home while you're at work.By J. Fingas, 10.25.2022
The Matter smart home standard is finally availableAmazon, Apple and Google are among those backing the technology.By J. Fingas, 10.04.2022
Google Home can now use Nest speakers to detect your presenceGoogle won't have to rely on your thermostat or smart lock.By J. Fingas, 09.23.2022
Amazon is buying iRobot, the creator of the Roomba robot vacuumThe $1.7 billion deal would make Amazon a leader in household robots.By J. Fingas, 08.05.2022
Amazon will give Cloud Cam owners a free camera when service shuts downYou'll have until December 2nd to use the outgoing hardware.By J. Fingas, 05.30.2022
Dyson's been secretly working on robots that do household choresThey can map out your home, move dishes around and vacuum out seat cushions. By S. Dent, 05.25.2022
Samsung starts verifying Matter-compatible smart home devicesNanoleaf, Wemo and Yale are part of the first wave.By J. Fingas, 05.18.2022
TP-Link's new smart home line includes affordable 2K security camerasThere's also an RGB light strip to add some flair.By J. Fingas, 05.16.2022
Google Home app updates bring simpler controls and improved privacyYou'll also have an easier time checking important smart home events.By J. Fingas, 03.23.2022
Schlage's latest smart lock works with Apple's virtual home keysYou just need your iPhone or Apple Watch to get inside.By J. Fingas, 01.04.2022
Samsung's new M8 monitor has a built-in smart home hubThere's also a smaller version of the company's Odyssey Neo gaming monitor.By J. Fingas, 01.02.2022
Roomba vacuums can now clean around Christmas trees and stray shoesYou can also transfer home maps to new robots.By J. Fingas, 11.30.2021
Amazon's Alexa-powered indoor air quality monitor alerts you to pollutionYou'll know if your home needs some fresh air.By J. Fingas, 11.03.2021
Eero will upgrade mesh WiFi routers to support the Matter smart home standardAll 'modern' routers will be eligible.By J. Fingas, 10.23.2021
Amazon's Blink unveils a no-frills $50 video doorbellThere's also a floodlight camera mount and a solar panel.By J. Fingas, 09.28.2021