Ikea’s Dirigera smart hub just got a big Matter boost
It’s been more than a year since Ikea’s smart hub got a Matter update, but up until now, the Dirigea hub could only act as a bridge between Ikea devices and existing Matter networks. That’s…
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Best smart home products for apartment dwellers & other renters
Renting an apartment or house doesn’t mean you must forgo the convenience of a smart home; in fact, you might be surprised by the possibilities for making your home life easier, all of which can…
These 3 new smart speakers have mics and displays for karaoke
There hasn’t been a lot of activity on the smart speaker front lately, so we were fascinated to hear about these three new battery-powered Bluetooth/Wi-Fi speakers from Ikarao. Ikarao Break X1 The top-of-the-line Ikarao Break…
These smart plugs for your outlets are now dirt cheap with this code
Having a smart home doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend tons of money on dozens of smart devices. A few smart plugs can change things up quite a bit, allowing you to remotely turn…
Govee’s Matter-enabled smart lamps do more than just dazzle
Most of the long and thin smart floor lamps we’ve tried are all about casting bold splashes of color on the wall, perfect for setting a mood but not must help when it comes to…
GE Lighting’s latest color LED smart bulb is unlike any I’ve ever seen
Vintage-style LED smart bulbs have been a thing for a while, but I haven’t seen one quite like this new one from Savant’s GE Lighting division. The all-new Cync Clear Full Color Direct Connect A19…
Philps Hue smart lights are already pricey. They’re about to get pricier
If you’ve ever balked at the lofty price of a Philips Hue smart bulb, just wait until next month. Signify, the parent company of Philips Hue, has announced that it will raise prices in the…
Get a 4-pack of TP-Link smart light switches for just $40
Smartening up your home can make your life so much easier. Smart bulbs are a great start, especially if you’re into setting the mood with RGB lighting, but you could also go with smart light…
Imilab C30 Dual review: 2 lenses, 1 smart monitoring solution
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Dual 3K lenses provide simultaneous, detailed views from two angles On-device AI detects people, pets, noise, and even a crying baby without a subscription Supports local storage up to…
Ring has discontinued its least expensive smart lighting hub
The most affordable way to connect Ring smart lights to Wi-Fi isn’t going to be around much longer. A notice on the Ring Bridge product page says the $50 Ring Bridge has been “discontinued,” without…