A smart-home enthusiast who automated most of a house using Home Assistant found that certain devices, like garden lights on a timer, still required manual control via an app that no one in the family wanted to use. To solve this, they commissioned an illustrator to create a hand-drawn floor plan of the house, which was turned into an interactive dashboard showing live states like a flickering fireplace and glowing garden lights.
antonfrolov.substack.com
· 2026-10-07
Bloomberg reports Apple is partnering with LG on a new line of smart home devices, including a smart lock, thermostat and doorbell, designed to work with Apple's rumored smart home hub expected to launch October 13th. The companies are also said to be developing indoor, outdoor and floodlight security cameras, with the products reportedly carrying the LG brand despite joint development.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-06
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple collaborated with LG Electronics to develop a line of smart home accessories, including a doorbell, thermostat, deadbolt lock, indoor and outdoor cameras, and a floodlight camera. These devices will be sold under LG's brand, with LG handling manufacturing and support, while Apple is expected to launch its own hub device, a new HomePod Mini and a TV set-top box around the same time.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-06
Bloomberg reports Apple and LG have codeveloped a line of connected home devices—including a video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera—that will launch under the LG brand. LG is handling manufacturing and support, and has recently filed for regulatory approval with the FCC and UL Solutions. The devices are expected to complement Apple's forthcoming smart home hub but won't reach consumers for several months.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-06
Apple is working with LG on a new line of smart home products carrying LG branding, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and floodlight camera, according to Bloomberg. These devices are expected to integrate with Apple's rumored smart home hub, reportedly set to debut at an event on October 13th.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-06
Users report that Google Home has stopped letting them change the color of connected smart lights, whether via the Google Home app, voice commands through Nest Hub displays, or automated routines. The issue affects lights from multiple manufacturers, including Philips Hue, while turning lights on/off and adjusting brightness still work normally. Google has not publicly acknowledged the problem.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-06
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working on a smart home camera that uses AI to generate text descriptions of what happens in a room instead of saving video footage, while still supporting facial recognition. Gurman says this approach mirrors how cameras in rumored future AirPods would operate, and resembles existing Audio Intelligence features on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, which include opt-in tools like Live Rewind and Siri Recap that summarize or transcribe audio without storing full recordings.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-06
Recent discussions highlight that for robots to become more common in households, companies need to enhance how they market these devices. The historical portrayal of robots, dating back to Georges Méliès' 1897 film, has often depicted them as dramatic or destructive, which may influence public perception today. To increase acceptance, a shift in narrative around robots is suggested.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-06
Thanh Nguyen transformed two outdated Android phones and an IR blaster into a budget-friendly smart home system. The setup uses Tuya’s app for device control and automation routines, with a focus on simplicity and user control. The project successfully creates a customizable, low-cost smart home environment tailored to individual needs.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-06
A CNET writer highlights smart home products discounted during Amazon's October Prime Day sale, including a Tapo two-pack smart plug with energy monitoring priced around $10-$15, and the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen). The recommendations are based on the writer's own long-term testing of devices for cost savings, convenience and privacy features.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-05
Marvel's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' recorded another box office win just before its home release, continuing to perform alongside 'Avengers: Endgame – Encore' in theaters. The two titles are reported to be keeping Marvel's theatrical slate strong heading into the holiday season.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-05
Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing to release two variants of a smart display within the month, alongside a new Apple TV and HomePod mini, as part of a broader home hardware push tied to iOS 27. The move would mark Apple's first serious first-party entry into a smart display category long dominated by Google Nest and Amazon Echo devices.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-05
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