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Lephrone has announced the H300 as the first cartridge-free smart waterless diffuser, pairing Wi-Fi app control, voice control, and an in-app fragrance library with the freedom to use any compatible oil. Priced from $125 with a free app and no subscription, it challenges the cartridge model used by rivals like Pura and Aera. Here is what the H300 offers, what it keeps from cartridge diffusers, and what buyers should check before ordering.

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November 15, 2026 admin · 503 views

Tata Power EZ Home Automation Reaches Delhi

Tata Power has launched its EZ Home Automation Solutions in Delhi, bringing retrofit smart sockets, touch switches, converters and motion sensors to the capital. The Wi-Fi-based, hub-free range offers app control, real-time energy monitoring and offline operation as part of the company’s push to reach 100 Indian cities within three years.

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November 15, 2026 admin · 503 views

Best Smart Home Deals Today: Robot Vacuums & Smart Thermostat (Up to 43% Off)

Today’s verified smart home deals feature three robot vacuums at up to 43% off — the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2, Roomba Max 715, and Roomba 105 Combo — plus the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) at 21% off. All prices were checked on the retailers’ own product pages on November 15, 2026.

Home Automation Smart Home News

November 15, 2026 admin · 506 views

Gemini for Home Is Failing the Basics, Users Say

Google’s Gemini for Home was supposed to make voice control smarter. Instead, a growing chorus of users says it made the basics worse: wrong lights, failed routines, and eight-second delays. With no way back to Google Assistant, some are rebuilding their voice control around Home Assistant. Here is what is going wrong, what Google has fixed, and what your options are.

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November 15, 2026 admin · 505 views

tvOS 27.2.1 Brings Siri AI to Older Apple TV 4K

Apple released tvOS 27.2.1 on November 13, 2026, bringing Siri AI to the 2021 and 2022 Apple TV 4K. The free update adds the new assistant to older boxes, but owners must turn it on manually in Settings and pair an Apple Intelligence iPhone. Here is which models qualify, how to enable it, and where it is available.

Home Security Smart Home News

November 14, 2026 admin · 515 views

Matter Cameras: Only SmartThings Shows Them So Far

Matter 1.5 defined cameras nearly a year ago, but only Samsung SmartThings actually shows one today. Home Assistant merged camera support in October but has not shipped it, while Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa still list no camera among their supported Matter device types. Here is where each platform stands — and what to check before you buy a Matter camera.

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November 14, 2026 admin · 513 views

Alexa for Shopping Rolls Out in India

Amazon began rolling out Alexa for Shopping in India on November 12, 2026, combining Rufus product knowledge with Alexa+ personal context. Free for all signed-in Amazon.in customers with no Prime membership or Echo required, it brings deal alerts, product comparisons, and conversational shopping to the assistant that runs Alexa smart homes.

Home Automation Smart Home News

November 14, 2026 admin · 514 views

Matter Hits 720 Certified Devices You Can Buy in the US

A fresh count of the CSA certification ledger finds 720 Matter-certified products you can buy in the US, out of 13,161 certified models worldwide. Lighting leads with 307 products, Thread powers most locks and sensors, but platform support still lags the standard in places.

Deals

November 14, 2026 admin · 513 views

Best Smart Home Deals Today: Robot Vacuum, Spotlight Cam, Bulb Cam & More (Up to 60% Off)

Today’s verified smart home deals bring early Black Friday savings up to 60% off: a flagship robot vacuum and mop, a $16 indoor camera, a bulb that doubles as a security camera, and a Ring spotlight camera at nearly half price. Every price was checked on the retailer’s own product page on November 14, 2026.

Home Automation Smart Home News

November 14, 2026 admin · 521 views

SMARTWIZ+ Art 10-Inch E Ink Frame With Matter Launches

DISIGN’s new SMARTWIZ+ art 10-inch pairs a 200 PPI color E Ink display with Matter and Thread 1.4, turning a digital art frame into a smart home display. Priced at $279.99 in the US, it joins the 7.3-inch model with a free art gallery, photo effects, and automations that switch images by routine.