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Apple has officially launched the Apple Home Collection, its first full lineup of smart home accessories developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection includes four security cameras, a video doorbell, a UWB smart deadbolt lock, and two smart thermostats, all managed in the Apple Home app with end-to-end encryption. Prices start at $39.95, with availability beginning in December and select items in early 2027.

Deals

October 13, 2026 admin · 501 views

Best Smart Home Deals Today: Robot Vacuums, Smart Locks & More (Up to 60% Off)

Today’s best smart home deals are here: the Dreame L10s Ultra robot vacuum at 60% off, the Yale Assure Lock 2 fingerprint smart lock at 23% off, and the Arlo 2nd-gen 2K video doorbell under $50. Every price was verified on Best Buy’s live US product page on October 13.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 13, 2026 admin · 503 views

Apple HomeView Smart Home Hub: $299, Pre-Order Now

Apple has officially unveiled HomeView, its long-awaited smart home hub with a 7-inch touchscreen, Siri AI, and Matter and Thread support. Priced at $299 and shipping November 13, HomeView launches alongside the HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and the Apple Home Collection accessory lineup from LG and Schneider Electric.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 13, 2026 admin · 504 views

Samsung Week 2026: Smart Home Deals on Bespoke AI Lineup

Samsung Week 2026 runs October 12 to November 1 on Samsung.com with notable smart home deals on the Bespoke AI appliance lineup, Vision AI TVs, and home audio – including a Bespoke AI 4-Door Flex refrigerator with Family Hub at $3,699 and a HW-Q990H soundbar at $1,499.99 – alongside extra perks like trade-in discounts, 1.5x Samsung Rewards value, and free next-day delivery, all connected through SmartThings.

Smart Energy Smart Home News

October 12, 2026 admin · 505 views

SigenStor NEO: Sigenergy’s All-in-One Home Battery System

Sigenergy unveiled the SigenStor NEO, an all-in-one residential energy storage system that combines energy control, solar generation, battery storage, and backup power in a single modular platform. Launched in Karachi on October 9 with Smart Port and Backup Port architecture, it targets grid-challenged markets first. Here is what the launch tells us about the smart home energy trend.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 12, 2026 admin · 507 views

Roborock S10 MaxV Ultra Steam: Robot Vacuum With 110°C Steam

Roborock has launched its new flagship robot vacuum, the S10 MaxV Ultra Steam, in South Korea. The robot pairs 36,000 Pa of suction with 110°C steam mop cleaning, plus a dock that washes itself in 100°C hot water. We break down the specs, the hygiene-first design, and what the launch signals for the 2026 robot vacuum market.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 12, 2026 admin · 505 views

Home Assistant 2026.10 Adds One-Click AI and a New Map

Home Assistant 2026.10 is out with a rebuilt OpenStreetMap-based map, a point-and-click trigger ID UI for easier automations, one-click MCP setup that turns your home into context for AI agents, smarter Matter leak-sensor and lock controls, and 15 new integrations. Home Assistant Cloud will be renamed Home Assistant Link in December.

Home Security Smart Home News

October 12, 2026 admin · 507 views

Apple and LG Smart Home Lineup: 7 Devices Revealed

Apple has reportedly teamed with LG on seven smart home devices — a video doorbell, smart lock, thermostat, cameras and sensors — all supporting Matter and Thread. Here is what Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says about the LG-branded lineup, the FCC filings, the slipped timeline, and what it means for Apple’s smart home push.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 12, 2026 admin · 510 views

SmartThings Now: Samsung’s Proactive Smart Home Update

Samsung is rolling out a major SmartThings platform update headlined by SmartThings Now, a context-aware interface that surfaces the right controls at the right time. The update also brings expanded local control that responds about 30% faster without the cloud, and Matter 1.6 support with four new device categories, from energy meters to irrigation.

Smart Home News Smart Lighting

October 11, 2026 admin · 510 views

Philips Hue Firmware Adds Matter and Zigbee at the Same Time

Philips Hue is rolling out firmware 1.164.2 for its newest lights, adding Matter 1.4.1 support and a long-promised feature: Zigbee and Matter over Thread running at the same time. The update covers 2026 models plus late-2025 E27 and GU10 bulbs, so you no longer have to choose between the Hue Bridge and a direct Thread connection. Here’s what the concurrency update changes for your smart lighting setup.