IKEA Dirigera runs many smart home actions locally; no required account, keeping schedules working during internet outages.

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LG is getting serious about the smart home with the launch of the ThinQ ON — a Matter, Thread, and Wi-Fi-enabled hub with an AI-powered voice assistant on board. LG is getting serious about the smart ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From security cameras that offer automatic cloud backups, to speakers you can control using your voice, there are several devices that can ...

The first Matter-compatible smart home camera is here to fix the pain in the ass that is smart home camera compatibility.

Apple is preparing to introduce a new smart home hub that could transform how you interact with and manage your connected devices. Recent discoveries in iOS 26 code have revealed details about this ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...

If you've decked your home out with smart LED lightbulbs, thermostats, and cameras, you're likely to find yourself looking for a centralized way of managing all of them at once. Smart home hubs, like ...

Apple is postponing the launch of its planned smart home hub until September 2026, reports Bloomberg. Apple has pushed back the debut of the home hub multiple times due to ongoing issues with the ...

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

Apple is planning to release a smart home hub device next year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The device will reportedly boast a 7-inch square display and will arrive alongside a ...