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Ring’x Familiar Faces feature is a new way to see who’s at your door

Ring is taking a meaningful step toward more contextual smart home alerts with the launch of Familiar Faces. Now rolling out ...
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Govee’s new LED Lightwall comes with its own frame

Govee is back with another eye-catching take on ambient lighting, and this time it’s going big—literally. The new LED ...
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The budget Google TV 4K is a great way to add some smart skills to your home

While the Google TV Streamer 4K is a robust device that offers up to 4K HDR support and Dolby Vision for true quality streaming of your favourite movies and shows, it really comes into its own when ...
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Google expands Gemini for Home access globally

Google's gradual replacement of Google Assistant on its smart home devices has reached a significant milestone, with the ...
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This Dreame lightstrip is a brighter alternative to Hue’s Flux, and it’s available now

Dreame has launched the Lightstrip P11 in Europe, bringing a high-output smart lightstrip with multi-zone control and Matter support to a category dominated by established rivals. The release follows ...
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Ring Intercom finally gets video history – here’s what’s new

Smart intercom systems are shifting from simple access tools to full communication hubs, with Ring rolling out new features that expand how users monitor, review, and respond to visitors remotely.
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How to connect Arlo cameras and doorbells to Alexa

Having smart security cameras is one thing but having smart security cameras that you then connect to smart assistants, like Alexa, results in a much better experience overall. If you have Nest ...
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Z-Wave and Matter: How to bridge the gap and use them together in your smart home

Matter may have got off to a bumpy start, but the smart home standard looks set to play a bigger role in the smart home world in 2025 and beyond. However, while smart home platforms such as Amazon’s ...
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Lifx is back with a new outdoor range that Matters

Lifx – remember them? The first real contender to Philip Hue’s smart light crown with its range of Wi-Fi bulbs, is back from the wilderness with a range of outdoor smart lights. There are five outdoor ...
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Shelly boosts SmartThings compatibility

Shelly, a favorite among smart home enthusiasts, is making strides toward mainstream adoption with the announcement of nine new devices from its Z-Wave lineup gaining SmartThings certification. The ...
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Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK review

The Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK is a smart home upgrade that earns its place on the wall. It looks tidy, installs without hassle, and offers a level of flexibility that most smart outlets simply do not.
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Reolink’s 360-degree security camera finally has a release date

Reolink has officially launched its new 360‑degree TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi camera, unveiled at IFA 2025 in Berlin. Reolink showcased the TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi back at IFA 2025, confirming its ...