Smart homes are changing the way we live, work, and interact with our surroundings. The construction industry is entering a new era where modern technology is becoming a basic need instead of a luxury ...

After years of research, learning, and development, Ikea says it’s ready to release a line of products it hopes will change the smart home game. “Our goal is to make the smart home easy to use, easy ...

So, here’s the short answer – yes, you do. All Matter-enabled products need a smart home hub to work. IKEA hasn’t confirmed ...

NEW HEAT PUMP: A new heat pump from Jetson, the Jetson Air, can be purchased online and installed by local technical teams. September 9, 2025 Home electrification company Jetson has launched the ...

Rising costs, privacy concerns, and digital fatigue are fueling an unexpected "dumb home" movement, where simplicity is part of the appeal. Beth McGroarty, vice president of ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

EcoFlow's new Delta Pro Ultra X is a whole-home power system, expandable up to 90kWh. The Smart Home Panel 3 handles 200A and up to 32 circuits. EcoFlow says it takes seven days from scheduling an ...

Homeowners and businesses with an Alarm․com smart home system have a new way to keep tabs on things. The company has announced the launch of its first CarPlay app, unlocking easier access to smart ...

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