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Code Suggests Apple HomeView Could Double as a Security Camera

By Jonathan November 2, 2026

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.

Apple TV 4K (4th generation) next to the Siri Remote below a TV screen

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Apple TV 4K 2026 Pre-Order: Smart Home Hub With Matter and Thread

By Jonathan November 1, 2026

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.

Home Assistant settings page with a new Marketplace item between Apps and Dashboards

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Home Assistant 2026.11 Brings a Marketplace and Matter Cameras

By Jonathan October 30, 2026

Home Assistant 2026.11 replaces HACS with a built-in Marketplace, adds Matter cameras with two-way audio and gives entities new names.

SwitchBot AI Art Frame 2 hanging on a wall above a sideboard in a living room

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SwitchBot Launches AI Art Frame 2 With Full-Color E Ink and AI Art

By Jonathan October 27, 2026

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.

Aqara Outdoor Plug H2 EU outdoor plug in a garden

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Aqara Outdoor Plug H2 EU: smart outdoor plug with Matter

By Jonathan October 20, 2026

The Aqara Outdoor Plug H2 EU is a smart outdoor plug with Matter over Thread, Zigbee and energy monitoring.

Apple Home Collection accessories from LG and Schneider Electric in a home

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Apple Home Collection: Apple’s own smart home line with LG and Schneider

By Jonathan October 13, 2026

Apple Home Collection is a line of cameras, thermostats, a doorbell and a lock designed with LG and Schneider Electric, all managed in the Apple Home app.