45+ min ago   (1304+ words) From remotely controlling appliances to tracking energy consumption and receiving alerts when a door or window opens, these compact devices can add useful connected features to ordinary homes. The options in this list cover different needs, including smart plugs for…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago   (414+ words) Govee’s Sky Ceiling Light is aimed at a part of the home that often remains outside the smart-home conversation: the main ceiling fixture. The product combines a daylight-inspired design with app control and Matter support, giving homeowners a way to…...

3+ hour, 1+ min ago   (491+ words) For another take on innovative lighting design, explore Charlie Firth’s luminous sculptures, which fuse 3D printing with Memphis Movement aesthetics. Tongqi Lu, based in Shanghai, reimagines lighting with silicone shades that require no physical switches. By designing the entire shade as…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago   (796+ words) Ring, Nest, Arlo, Blink, Eufy, and Wyze offer different storage and subscription models. Buyers should compare video quality, storage costs, privacy, and long-term ownership expenses. Home security cameras have become easier to install and manage. Many models now connect directly…...

16+ hour, 28+ min ago   (151+ words) Desks are overrated. So are the cables that come with them. The 4URPC is a 15.6-inch wireless touchscreen monitor built for people who’d rather not… You get light from above. You get wind from above too. So at some point, somebody…...

5+ hour, 15+ min ago   (344+ words) Shelly’s new smart sensor makes it easier to monitor awkward doors and windows Ugreen moves beyond power banks with its first-ever smart home hub Wiser's new smart radiator thermostat combines sleek looks with ultra-quiet operation IKEA is bringing smart heating…...

8+ hour, 5+ min ago   (938+ words) The smart home is getting a serious upgrade, and this time the technology isn’t just about connected lights, cameras or speakers. Xiaomi is bringing its expanding smart-home ecosystem deeper into Filipino households with a new lineup that pairs immersive big-screen…...

5+ hour, 20+ min ago   (32+ words) In an age where almost every household appliance connects to Wi-Fi — from doorbells and security cameras to smart TVs and …...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1729+ words) Home Assistant 2026.9 has arrived for the new school year. And this time, no spectacular features that make you want to redo your entire dashboard in the evening. Instead, the team has tackled a series of small tweaks that can quickly…...

18+ hour, 2+ min ago   (474+ words) Crossposted from my blog, where the rest of the Home Assistant series lives. When I started, most of the physical door and window contacts weren't wired yet. Rather than wait, or climb a ladder for every iteration, I created simulated…...