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These Robot Vacuums have native Matter support
Since the iOS 18.4 update in April 2025, Apple supports Matter Robot Vacuums, as Smart…
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Code Suggests Apple HomeView Could Double as a Security Camera
Code in HomeView Software 27.2 describes a security camera mode with HomeKit Secure Video, a green light and a sound. Apple has not confirmed it.
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Apple TV 4K 2026 Pre-Order: Smart Home Hub With Matter and Thread
The Apple TV 4K 2026 is now available to pre-order and launches on November 13. Here is what it does as a smart home hub with Thread, Matter and hands-free Siri.
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ONVIF for the G350 and Local Face Recognition: What Aqara Has Planned
Aqara plans ONVIF for the G350 in its next firmware and local face recognition for the G400 around the end of November. Here is what that means for your NVR and Home Assistant.
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Amazon Launches New Echo Dot With a Matter and Zigbee Hub
The new Echo Dot gets a built-in hub for Matter, Thread and Zigbee. Here is what it means for your smart home and where you can buy it.
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Matter Plug Energy Data Now Shows Up in Google Home
The Google Home update shows the power use of Matter plugs and recognizes garage doors and windows. Nest speakers and Nest Wifi get fixes too.
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Home Assistant 2026.11 Brings a Marketplace and Matter Cameras
Home Assistant 2026.11 replaces HACS with a built-in Marketplace, adds Matter cameras with two-way audio and gives entities new names.
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What Can the HomePod mini 2 Do as a Matter and Thread Hub?
The HomePod mini 2 goes on sale today for $149. This is how it works as a smart home hub with Matter and Thread, and what it cannot do.
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SwitchBot Launches AI Art Frame 2 With Full-Color E Ink and AI Art
The SwitchBot AI Art Frame 2 is a wireless art frame with full-color E Ink, three sizes and AI art through AI Studio. Available from October 27, from $169.99/€199.99/£179.99.
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Philips Hue Gets Local Matter Control in Google Home
Existing Philips Hue bridges in Google Home are switching to local Matter control automatically. Here is what changes and what you need.
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Tado Improves Open Window Detection and Adds a Mould Index
Tado is giving its tado° X system smarter AI open window detection and a mould index per room. Here is what the update means and what AI Assist costs.