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Review: Elgato's HomeKit-ready Eve Degree sensor does a fine job - in its limited roleElgato's Eve Degree is a simple and convenient way of monitoring conditions around the house, but more of a luxury than a necessity for most people, …
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Apple opens up HomeKit development with software authentication & looser licensingIn a Wednesday session during the company's ongoing Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, Apple announced a pair of changes to HomeKit meant t…
... encourage faster adoption of the smarthome platform. Developers can now experiment ... has become a reasonably popular smarthome standard, backed by companies like ... -
Ring ships Apple-compatible Video Doorbell 2, says HomeKit coming to other accessoriesRing on Monday launched the Video Doorbell 2, a Mac-, iPhone-, and iPad-compatible smarthome accessory that makes several key upgrades over its prede…
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Samsung confirms plans for smartspeaker challenging Apple HomePod & Amazon EchoIn addition to premiering the Galaxy Note 8, Samsung on Wednesday said that it's working on its own smartspeaker, which will face off against product…
... set high ambitions in the smarthome space, aiming to connect not ... have to interact with competing smarthome accessories. Amazon's Echo speakers ... -
Elgato outs five new Apple HomeKit-ready accessories including door lock & smoke detector ...Elgato on Tuesday revealed five upcoming accessories in its HomeKit-compatible Eve line, in some cases branching into new smarthome categories such a…
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Netatmo says Apple's HomeKit coming to Welcome & Presence security camsNetatmo on Thursday said that two of its flagship smarthome products, the Welcome and Presence security cameras, will gain support for Apple's HomeKi…
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Nest unveils Hello doorbell, Cam IQ Outdoor & Secure home security systemAlphabet's Nest on Wednesday revealed an assortment of smarthome accessories, including the Hello doorbell, an outdoor version of the Cam IQ, and a c…
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LIFX Tile Kit boasts highly customizable LED panels with HomeKit supportSmartbulb producer LIFX has introduced another way to light up a room, with the Tile wall panels able to change color into a variety of different lig…
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Walmart accidentally leaks Google Home Mini ahead of Oct. 4 announcementThought it pulled a product page within a matter of minutes, Walmart on Tuesday briefly offered preorders for the Home Mini, a new smartspeaker expec…
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Sonos debuts One smartspeaker with Amazon Alexa, AirPlay 2 & Google Assistant coming later...Sonos on Wednesday launched the $199 Sonos One, a smartspeaker with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, as well as support for Apple AirPlay 2 and Google…
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First look: Logi Circle 2 security camera with Apple HomeKitLogitech recently added HomeKit to the Wired version of the Circle 2, making it just one of a handful of security cameras to support Apple's smarthom…
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Review: Logitech's Circle 2 Wired is the best camera with Apple's HomeKit - for nowLogitech's Circle 2 has been available for a little while, but only recently did the company add HomeKit support to the Wired model -- making it just…
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Amazon's new home delivery camera doubles as an Apple HomeKit security competitorAmazon on Wednesday announced the Cloud Cam, its first entry into HomeKit-style smarthome products. In parallel it revealed "Amazon Key," an option f…
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Review: Fitbit Ionic aims at Apple Watch, but needs more appsFitbit's first attempt at a smartwatch proves better as a high-end fitness tracker than a full-on competitor to the Apple Watch. <div align="cente…
... with Apple, the product needs smarthome apps. Messaging apps. Ridesharing apps ... -
Review: August's Smart Lock Pro + Connect bundle is a pricey but useful Apple HomeKit add-...August's top-end Smart Lock Pro + Connect bundle is probably a costly luxury for most people, but works as advertised, and with HomeKit in tow can be…
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Review: LIFX Mini takes on Philips with Apple HomeKitThe LIFX Mini is about what you'd hope for from an iPhone-compatible smartbulb, and with HomeKit, LIFX is finally ready to go toe-to-toe with the pop…
... : LIFX app As with most smarthome accessories, you'll need a ... you're fresh to the smarthome world or not particularly loyal ... -
Fitbit begins rolling out more apps & watchfaces for iPhone-connected Ionic smartwatchIn tandem with a software update, Fitbit on Tuesday announced the addition of over 60 apps and 100 watchfaces for the Ionic, its competitor to the Ap…
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Review: Sonos One brings high fidelity to smartspeakersThe Sonos One may be the best smartspeaker you can buy -- and with its pricetag and upcoming features, will probably pose a serious threat to Apple's…
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Why Apple's Siri needs to become an 'ambient' ecosystem to compete against Amazon & Google...The HomePod -- now due in 2018 -- will mark Apple's first real attempt at making Siri an "ambient" voice assistant. Arguably, though, the company nee…
... new homeowner, the number of smarthome devices I own has grown ... they support enough services and smarthome standards that pricing will give ... -
As Apple's HomePod misses Christmas, Amazon Alexa tops App Store charts for first timeIn a first for the app, Amazon Alexa has topped Apple's U.S. App Store charts, backing claims that the Echo Dot speaker was the top-selling item on A…
... enabling Wi-Fi pairing, configuring smarthome functions, and choosing default music ... Plus -- which doubles as a smarthome hub -- and the display-equipped ... -
This week on AI: CES 2018, Meltdown & Spectre fixes, Apple's AR headset & moreCES was taking place in Las Vegas, but much of the news continued to revolve around crises like Meltdown and Spectre, the iPhone slowdown controversy…
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Nest absorbed into Google to better battle HomeKit, Alexa for home automation supremacyGoogle is merging the Nest and the native Google Home hardware team to "supercharge" the goal of conquering the smarthome market. <div align="cent…
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Stacking up Apple HomePod, Amazon Echo and Google HomeAmazon, Google, Microsoft and Apple all have voice assistants vying for attention, and all are moving the concept of computer-human voice interaction…
... news is that, for smarthome skills, it's just ... with Apple HomeKit and Alexa smarthome skills preceding it. Google' ... send texts yet." SmartHome To set up smarthome integrations with Google ... as Google Home does. SmartHome integrations Siri supports HomeKit ... -
Review: Elgato's Eve Button remote with Apple HomeKitThe Eve Button does what it says on the box, but ultimately proves to be a very niche accessory for people hooked into Apple's HomeKit. <div align…
... HomeKit. A recurring problem with smarthome accessories is that even though ... elegant way of controlling a smarthome. Quieter too, and it's ... , and anyone seriously invested in smarthome tech may want to get ... -
Apple pulls back curtain for rare, exhilarating look at Spike Jonze HomePod ad productionThe production of "Welcome Home," Apple's recent HomePod commercial directed by Spike Jonze and starring musician and dancer FKA twigs, is available,…
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CarPlay marquee feature of new Honda Insight & Lexus UX luxury modelsHonda and Lexus today formally revealed new CarPlay-ready vehicles for the New York International Auto Show, including the former's 2019 Insight hybr…
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Apple to expand AI and machine learning office in Seattle, making room for 475 peopleApple is reportedly on the verge of moving into another floor at Seattle's Two Union Square, giving the company a presence on five floors of the skys…
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Hands-on: Ecobee4 Thermostat with Apple HomeKit & Amazon AlexaThe Ecobee4 is one of the most flexible smart thermostats available. Not only does it support Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa, it i…
... some ways the peak of smarthome accessories, since it's one ... -
Review: Ecobee4 Thermostat a strong choice for Apple HomeKit & Amazon Alexa usersThe ecobee4 is easily one of the best smart thermostats you can buy, the only questions being compatibility with your house and whether you can justi…
... , hear news, and control other smarthome products. There are some unfortunate ... power company rates. Buy for smarthome conveniences first and foremost. If ...