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SwitchBot has unveiled the new Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo at IFA 2026, introducing an upgraded retrofit smart lock designed for European doors with Matter support and a wide range of biometric unlocking options. The new system works…
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First out of the blocks for IFA 2026 announcements is Homey which has announced Portal, a new physical smart home controller designed to give users quick access to connected devices without relying on a phone or tablet. The €249 controller…
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Eve has expanded support for its Matter-enabled smart home products to work with Homey. Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini act as both Matter Controllers and Thread Border Routers, allowing Eve’s Matter-over-Thread devices to connect directly to…
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Homey has introduced Device Updates, allowing users to install firmware updates for compatible Matter, Zigbee and Z-Wave devices directly through Homey without switching to a manufacturer’s app or reconnecting a separate hub. Keeping smart…
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Apple’s long-rumoured HomePad is shaping up to be one of the company’s most interesting new products for the home in years. While much of the discussion has naturally focused on its potential as a dedicated Apple Home controller, I think…
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THIRDREALITY has announced it will be at IFA 2026 in Berlin, where it plans to showcase a range of new Matter over Thread and Zigbee smart home products. If you don’t know who THIRDREALITY are, the company specialises in smart home…
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Apple’s upcoming smart home plans may have just become a little clearer, with the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate containing references to several unreleased Apple products. While the software includes identifiers first spotted by…
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