Google Home hubs can now work locally thanks to Matter
This week, Google announced it has added full local control of Matter devices to its Google Home hubs by integrating Home ...
Google's smart home panel is low-key my favorite Google feature ever
It's taken years, but Google's smart home panel is almost everywhere. It's consistent, reliable, and my favorite Google ...
Google Home is working on AI insights, a new UI for creating routines, and more (APK teardown)
Google's working on a bunch of changes to the Home app on Android, including some AI-generated "insights" on how to improve ...
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Smart Home Control Panels Will Be Big This Year (But I Wouldn't Buy Any)
Smart Home Control Panels Look Set to Trend This Year . We're barely into 2025 so it might seem a little early to be ...
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Google Home Gets Local Device Control Through Matter
Google has made it easier for people to control Matter smart devices directly through its Google Home platform. This improves ...
Reolink Home Hub review: Camera control—and cost control, too
If you own Reolink home security cameras, this network storage device eliminates the need for a subscription to store video ...
Google’s new Matter protocol lets you control smart homes offline
Google introduces local control to Google Home hubs, enabling offline functionality and improved smart home performance.
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Aqara’s new seven-inch home control tablet can replace a light switch
Three wireless buttons can be programmed to control any connected smart device, including a thermostat. Finally, Aqara is adding a new entry-level smart home hub, the Hub M100. The small device ...