The newly launched Aqara U400 is the first — and so far only — smart lock with Ultra Wideband Home Key support, and after using it for the past month, I don't think I can go back.

The WiiM Sound looks like a slightly taller, more square version of the HomePod with a circular display on the front. The body of the speaker is wrapped in a woven fabric — black or white — that’s ...

Home Assistant isn't the only smart home management utility in my FOSS toolkit ...

Apple ended legacy HomeKit support on Feb 10, 2026, shifting to Apple Home for faster control and easier scaling of smart devices.

These products offer convenient home enhancements, such as control and safety sensors that work without setup, a smart lock that charges itself, and blinds that automatically shield you from the sun.

The smart home has been drifting into a world of interoperability lately that I never would have expected just a few years ago. And at CES 2026, that was on display—from smart locks that will support ...

PCWorld highlights CES 2026’s standout smart home innovations, including Samsung’s new Micro RGB TV technology, LG’s wireless Evo W6 Wallpaper TV, and Ring’s expanded Sidewalk-enabled device lineup.

Smart home company Aqara today debuted its latest smart lock, the U400. The Aqara Smart Lock U400 incorporates ultra wideband (UWB) technology for more precise location-based tracking and automated ...

If your smart home still feels more like a smart-ish home, make it your mission to make 2026 the year everything starts running as smoothly as it should. Between a genuine push by Big Tech to make the ...

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Don't forget to make sure everyone's accounted for before you decide to leave for a family vacation, or you might end up with a "Home Alone" situation on your hands. "Home Alone" came out in 1990 and ...

Apple users know the feeling: with most products, everything runs like clockwork. The iPhone? Close to perfect. The Mac? Has been running for years. AirPods? Magical. But with Apple’s HomeKit smart ...