Why Smart Blinds Are the Most Underrated Smart Home Upgrade Everyone talks about smart speakers, smart thermostats, and smart locks. But smart blinds and curtains? They’re the upgrade that actually changes how your home feels — not just how it works. Imagine waking up to natural sunlight instead of a blaring alarm. Your blinds open … Read more
Why Your Smart Home Needs a Summer Tune-Up You set up your smart home in the winter. Your thermostat learns your heating schedule, your lights turn on at 4:30 PM because that is when it gets dark, and your automations assume you are inside most of the day. Summer changes everything. Days are longer, you … Read more
iRobot went bankrupt, got acquired by a Chinese robotics company, and came back with eight new Roomba models that are smaller, cheaper, and finally competitive again. If you wrote off Roomba after the failed Amazon acquisition and the financial collapse, the 2026 lineup deserves a second look. Here is what changed, what did not, and … Read more
The Thread Group just launched a free app that visualizes your Thread Smart Home network — showing every device, signal strength, and routing path. Here’s how to use it and why it matters. Thread Tools App: See Your Smart Home Network Like Never Before If you use Matter devices with Thread networking — and increasingly, … Read more
Samsung is building actual houses now — modular homes with AI, IoT, and smart appliances built in from the factory. Could this be the future of the Smart Home? Samsung AI Modular Homes: Smart Home Built From the Ground Up The smart home industry has always had a fundamental problem: you’re retrofitting technology into houses … Read more
Ring’s Intercom brings video doorbell features to apartment dwellers with existing intercom systems — no drilling, no wiring, renter-friendly. Here’s how it works and whether it’s worth it. Ring Intercom: Smart Home Security for Apartment Renters One of the biggest frustrations in smart home security is that most video doorbells require drilling, wiring, or permanent … Read more
Smart blinds and curtains are the most underrated Smart Home upgrade you can make for summer. Everyone talks about smart thermostats and energy monitoring, but automated window treatments can cut your cooling costs by up to 45 percent according to recent studies, and they do it without you ever touching a button. Here’s how to … Read more
Philips Hue bulbs can now speak Matter and Zigbee at the same time — no bridge required for Matter, but your existing Hue Bridge still works. Here’s what changes for Hue users and why it matters. Philips Hue bulbs now support Matter and Zigbee simultaneously. Image: Philips Hue. Philips Hue Gets Dual Matter + Zigbee … Read more
LG just unveiled its vision for the “Zero Labour Home” — an AI-powered Smart Home that doesn’t just control devices, but understands your habits and anticipates your needs. Here’s what’s coming and why it matters. LG’s vision for the Zero Labour Home. Image: LG Electronics. LG’s “Zero Labour Home”: AI That Understands Your Life At … Read more
Expert Reviewed · Last updated June 23, 2026 · This article is regularly updated with the latest information and recommendations. Amazon Prime Day 2026 is live June 23-26, and the smart home deals are some of the best we’ve seen all year. Here are the 15 best deals on smart home gear — verified, in … Read more
