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Aqara FP400 Review for Apple Home

The Aqara Spatial Multi-Sensor FP400 takes presence detection beyond simply knowing whether somebody is in a room. Using 60GHz mmWave radar, the FP400 can track the position of up to 10 people simultaneously and allows a room to be divided…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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What’s New in Apple Home with iOS 27

iOS 27 is finally here, bringing one of the biggest Apple Home updates we’ve seen in years. HomeKit Secure Video has been redesigned, Apple Intelligence brings new camera features, energy usage is finally available directly in Apple Home,…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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All the Apple Home IFA 2026 announcements

IFA 2026 takes place in Berlin from 4–8 September, bringing together some of the biggest names in consumer technology alongside emerging brands and new innovations. Smart home is once again a major part of the show, with new products,…

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Govee Shows Off Its Latest AI-Powered Smart Lighting at IFA 2026

I’ve been at IFA 2026 in Berlin this week, and one of the brands I got the chance to visit was Govee, where I saw its latest smart lighting products in person. AI is a big part of Govee’s announcements this year, with the company expanding…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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Aqara announce new smart lighting and more at IFA 2026

Aqara has revealed an all-new smart lighting lineup at IFA 2026, alongside fresh updates on several previously announced products, including the FP400 Presence Multi-Sensor, G510 Camera Hub and U250 and U600 smart locks. The new lighting…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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