Eve debuts a minimalist Matter smart thermostat at CES 2026
As part of CES 2026 this week, Eve has launched the Eve Thermostat, a new Matter-enabled smart thermostat with a…
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Shelly’s new Plug Gen4 is a powerful Matter smart plug for less than $20
I love smart plugs for smart home automations. Smart plugs are one of the easiest ways to start building out…
Matter 1.5 adds security cameras and much more for the first time
The latest update to the Matter smart home standard has launched today: Matter 1.5. The headline news is that smart…
Google’s Gemini smart home plans are about to make Siri look even dumber
Apple is already under massive fire for falling behind in AI, and Google’s Gemini smart home plans are about to…
HomeKit-compatible smart homes becoming more affordable as Ikea Matters
HomeKit compatibility used to attract a noticeable price premium when buying smart home products, but the Matter standard is changing…
This smart home tech is another way Apple is falling behind in AI
Amazon, Google, and Samsung are all working on an exciting way to bring AI to smart homes – and Apple…
Setting up HomeKit devices to get easier with tap-to-pair and multi-device QR codes
An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular,…
Ecobee Essential Thermostat review: Simple and smart, but is it worth it?
I went all-in on Apple HomeKit about five years ago. Before that, my smart home setup was a mess—some accessories…
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara LED Bulb T2 is a versatile smart bulb with Matter support and advanced Zigbee features
Aqara keeps on a hot srreak in 2025 with a host of new products. After its new HomeKit Secure Video…
TP-Link adding HomeKit support to its popular Kasa Smart Plug Mini ‘early’ this year
Accessory maker TP-Link announced today that it will add HomeKit support to its incredibly popular Kasa Smart Plug Mini. While…
Kohler unveils new hands-free Sensate faucet with HomeKit integration
CES is often the place where accessory makers add HomeKit integration to every product possible. This year, Kohler has announced…
HomeKit Weekly: VOCOlinc’s FlowerBud combines a Siri-controlled diffuser with a cool mood lamp
VOCOlinc is a smart home company focused on HomeKit accessories like affordable light strips and the multi-plug power strip. VOCOlinc’s…
Review: Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control remains the best HomeKit option
Over the last year, I’ve been fully embracing the HomeKit ecosystem. I’ve adopted countless Philips Hue lights, as well as…
LIFX unveils new modular LED Lighting Panel system with HomeKit support and more
Given the success of other accent lighting smart home products, LIFX is now throwing its hat into the ring with…
iDevices launches HomeKit-enabled Dimmer Switch to upgrade your existing lights
iDevices is expanding its HomeKit lineup with the launch of its new $99 Wi-Fi Enabled Dimmer Switch which works without a…
Starling Home Hub adds deeper HomeKit support for new 4th generation Nest thermostat
One reason I might consider upgrading to the new fourth-generation Google Nest Learning Thermostat is its built-in Matter support. In practice, however, the…
New ‘HomePad’ could give Apple’s smart home exactly what it always needed
Apple has three new Home products launching this year, and the first one is especially exciting. It’s a new smart…
HomeKit Weekly: Why Apple should buy HOOBS and integrate Homebridge into HomeKit
I am a HomeKit veteran at this point; I’ve used just about every product that has HomeKit support that I…
Tedee is latest HomeKit-compatible smart lock via firmware upgrade
If you’re in Europe and looking for a HomeKit-compatible smart lock, you have one more option now. Tedee has announced…
HomeKit Weekly: Hands-on with the new Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro with HomeKit Secure Video support
Internally at 9to5Mac, there have been a few conversations about the lack of releases in new HomeKit cameras in recent…
Apple reportedly developing new smart home doorbell with support for Face ID
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple is working on a new smart home doorbell, to compete with the likes…
HomeKit compatibility now easier to achieve as Apple accepts Matter certification
Ensuring HomeKit compatibility for smart home products is now very much easier to achieve. Apple has agreed to accept Matter…
Govee unveils new Mini Panel Lights at CES 2025
Govee has just unveiled their latest innovation at CES 2025: the Mini Panel Lights. These compact, customizable lights are designed…
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara delivers a great Matter-enabled light strip with HomeKit support
Matter continues to be the 2023 theme as various smart home manufacturers continue to release supported products. Aqara has long…