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These iOS 27 features make so much sense for Apple’s ‘HomePad’ (9to5mac.com)

2026-06-26 | by Ryan Christoffel | tags: ios 27, homepad, apple photos

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Got a spare PC? How to open-source your smart home - for free (zdnet.com)

2026-06-25 | by Jack Wallen | tags: home assistant, amazon echo, google nest

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HomeKit Weekly: The Qingping Air Monitor Lite brings a retro vibe to Apple Home climate tracking (9to5mac.com)

2026-06-19 | by Bradley C | get Qingping Air Monitor Lite → | tags: qingping, homekit, air monitor

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Your biggest smart home setup headache is finally going away (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-17 | get Smart Home Hub Controller → | tags: matter 1.6, nfc, smartthings

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Best Home Security Cameras for Apple HomeKit and Siri in 2026 (cnet.com)

2026-06-17 | by See Full Bio | get Eufy Security Indoor Cam → | tags: apple homekit, siri, home security cameras

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Thread Direct looks to solve Matter’s biggest setup headache (theverge.com)

2026-06-17 | by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy | get Smart Home Hub → | tags: thread, matter, samsung smartthings

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Apple Home adds new smart lock with auto-unlock that’s hands-free (9to5mac.com)

2026-06-16 | by Ryan Christoffel | get August Wi-Fi Smart Lock → | tags: apple home, schlage sense pro, ultra wideband

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In Praise of a Dumb House (wired.com)

2026-06-16 | by Jill Kargman | get Smart Home Starter Kit → | tags: ces, amazon echo, apple homepod

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Apple's New Home AI Brings Video Descriptions and More for Home Security (cnet.com)

2026-06-08 | by See Full Bio | get Apple HomeKit Security Camera → | tags: apple, apple home, descriptions

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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Button Pusher finally works natively with Apple Home (9to5mac.com)

2026-05-29 | by Bradley C | get SwitchBot Button Pusher → | tags: switchbot, apple home, homekit

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The Best Video Doorbells of 2026: Watch Porches, Packages and More (cnet.com)

2026-05-21 | by See Full Bio | get Ring Video Doorbell Pro → | tags: lorex, amazon, apple homekit

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LIFX Smart Light Bulbs at a record 36% off are a solid pick (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-19 | get LIFX Smart Light Bulb → | tags: lifx, smart light bulbs, apple homekit

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Siri and Apple Home can control Matic vacuum/mop, here’s how (9to5mac.com)

2026-05-14 | by Zac Hall | get iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum → | tags: siri, apple home, matic robots

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iOS 27 to bring AI inside the Camera app, Tim Cook’s biggest mistake, iPhone shutdown problem (9to5mac.com)

2026-04-30 | by Chance Miller | get Apple iPhone Camera Lens Protector → | tags: ios 27, apple homekit, tim cook

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The Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller Lets You Water Your Garden From Your Phone (wired.com)

2026-04-30 | by Christopher Null | get Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller → | tags: eve aqua, apple homekit, eve app

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Apple Home recently got better in three ways, here’s what’s new (9to5mac.com)

2026-04-29 | by Ryan Christoffel | get Apple HomePod Mini → | tags: apple home, ios 26, aqara thermostat

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Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat (theverge.com)

2026-04-15 | by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy | get Ikea Smart Donut Lamp → | tags: ikea, varmblixt, smart home

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An AI robot in my home (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-07 | get Aibo Robotic Dog → | tags: mabu, openai, alexa

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Best Home Security Systems for Renters in 2026: Hassle-Free, No Contracts (cnet.com)

2026-03-31 | by See Full Bio | get Ring Video Doorbell → | tags: ring alarm, amazon alexa, google assistant

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Nuki adds Apple Home Key to its smart lock (theverge.com)

2026-03-24 | by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy | get Nuki Smart Lock → | tags: nuki, apple home key, aliro

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Box of Secrets: Discreetly modding an apartment intercom to work with Apple Home (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-23 | get Smart Intercom System → | tags: apple home, intercom, doorking 1834-080

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Siri and Apple Home can now control Matic Robots vacuum/mop, here’s how it works (9to5mac.com)

2026-03-18 | by Zac Hall | get Matic Robots Vacuum Controller → | tags: apple home, siri, matic robots

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Matic Robots vacuum/mop adds Apple Home support, here’s how it works (9to5mac.com)

2026-03-18 | by Zac Hall | get Matic Robot Vacuum → | tags: matic robots, apple home, siri

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My favorite robot vacuum now supports Matter (theverge.com)

2026-03-18 | by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy | get iRobot Roomba i7 → | tags: matic, google home, apple home

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Ikea smart home failings point to a major problem with Matter (9to5mac.com)

2026-03-18 | by Ben Lovejoy | get Matter Smart Home Hub → | tags: ikea, matter, thread

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Best Smart Speakers for 2026: Music to Our Ears (cnet.com)

2026-03-18 | by See Full Bio | get Echo Studio (4th Gen) → | tags: sonos era 100, apple homepod, amazon echo dot

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This glorious smart speaker is the HomePod successor Apple fans have been longing for (zdnet.com)

2026-03-18 | by Jada Jones | get Apple HomePod (2nd Generation) → | tags: apple homepod, sonos era 100, amazon echo show

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Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone — here’s why it’s not working yet (theverge.com)

2026-03-17 | by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy | get Smart Home Starter Kit → | tags: ikea, matter-over-thread, apple home

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Amazon’s best Echo speakers and screens just got their biggest discounts (theverge.com)

2026-03-16 | by Cameron Faulkner | get Echo Dot (5th Gen) → | tags: amazon, echo show, alexa plus

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Wiim Sound review: This smart speaker is so close to fully replacing my Sonos (zdnet.com)

2026-03-06 | by Jada Jones | get Smart Speaker → | tags: sonos, apple homepod, wiim sound