The sensor lineup includes smart plugs, air quality monitors, and motion detectors, and automatically connects to Sidewalk without a hub or Wi-Fi.

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

After more than a decade of accumulating smart plugs, speakers and sensors, I realized parts of my setup were quietly ...

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Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...

The Matter standard has received the 1.4.1 update, which includes a series of improvements and optimizations specifically designed to eliminate most of the pitfalls you encounter when setting up ...

The Eve Thermostat has been announced at CES 2026. Controls, schedules and automations can all run locally, with no ...

The announcement came a little out of the blue, especially after Philips Hue’s big hardware launch at IFA back in September. That said, a smart software update feels like the perfect follow-up, ...

The HunterSmart technology debuting at CES 2026 is a cutting-edge conversion option for home fans and more.

IKEA is giving its viral 'donut lamp' a smart makeover. Announced today at CES 2026, the IKEA Varmblixt is the latest smart ...

When my family moved homes, we lost our smart home set up, and my family was surprisingly lost without it. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and ...