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Jetson has launched Jetson Water, a heat pump water heater, and Jetson Charge, a Level 2 EV charger that join its Jetson Air heating and cooling system in a single app. Together, they bring heating, cooling, hot water and EV charging under one connected home-energy platform, with adaptive charging designed to work within a home’s existing electrical capacity. Reservations opened October 27, 2026, with installations starting in 2027.

Deals

October 28, 2026 admin · 503 views

Best Smart Home Deals Today: Robot Vacuum, Security Cameras & More (Up to 65% Off)

Today’s smart home deals bring up to 65% off: Roborock’s flagship S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum at $999.99, Blink Mini and Ring Outdoor Cam cameras from Woot’s Amazon Devices sale with an extra 30% off code, plus Govee’s Bluetooth thermometer and hygrometer for $12.99.

Smart Entertainment Smart Home News

October 28, 2026 admin · 505 views

SwitchBot AI Art Frame 2: Color E Ink Art From $169.99

SwitchBot has launched the AI Art Frame 2, a full-color E Ink art frame in three sizes from $169.99. With 500 curated artworks, AI creation tools, remote photo sharing and up to three years of battery life per charge, it aims to make digital art feel like a real framed print at home.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 28, 2026 admin · 507 views

Arrive AI Installs First Residential Arrive Point

Arrive AI has installed its first residential Arrive Point, bringing its secure AP3 Plus delivery endpoint to a home in Central Indiana. The unit holds packages safely until residents are ready to collect them, using on-device vision to track each handoff. Here is what the pilot means for porch deliveries, neighborhood logistics, and the future of drone and robot drop-offs.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 27, 2026 admin · 508 views

Levoit Launches Classic Tower Fan Range in Australia

Levoit has launched its Classic Tower Fan range in Australia ahead of summer, with a 42-inch Classic Pro Smart Tower Fan and a 36-inch Classic Tower Fan. Both models pair a slim tower design with temperature-sensing speed control, four operating modes, and 12 fan speeds for personalised home cooling this summer.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 27, 2026 admin · 511 views

Realbotix Echo: Humanoid Companion Robots From $11,950

Realbotix has launched Echo, a line of humanoid companion robots announced on October 26, 2026, offering a $11,950 tabletop model and a $59,950 full-body model with lifelike silicone skin, support for more than 100 languages, native ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini integration, and an optional on-device Vinci vision system for privacy-first interaction at home.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 27, 2026 admin · 511 views

ZTE’s AI Video Platform Brings Voice Control to Smart Homes

ZTE’s AI-Powered Video Platform (AVP) uses natural-language interaction, digital human assistants, and multi-screen technology to connect video services with everyday smart home control. Announced on October 26, 2026, the platform lets users manage connected-living functions by speaking naturally, rather than navigating separate menus for every service. Here is what it does, where it fits, and what remains unanswered.

Deals

October 27, 2026 admin · 514 views

Best Smart Home Deals Today: Security Camera, Smart Bulbs, Roomba & More (Up to 47% Off)

Today’s smart home deals at Walmart cover the whole house: a Roomba vacuum-and-mop combo, a 2K outdoor security camera, dimmable Philips smart bulbs, and a fingerprint smart door knob — with savings up to 47% off, all verified on Walmart’s product pages.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 27, 2026 admin · 515 views

Homematic IP Adds Geofencing, CarPlay, Android Auto

Homematic IP app version 3.9.13 adds geofencing with a guided setup assistant, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto controls, individual camera alarm zones, and a safer administrator recovery option. The Home Control Unit 1.8.10 update adds Modbus and MQTT plugins. The gradual rollout began on October 27, 2026.

Home Automation Smart Home News

October 27, 2026 admin · 515 views

SKYX, Deako to Supply 60,000 Smart Home Units to Builder

SKYX and Deako expect to supply about 60,000 smart home units to more than 700 Home Creations homes in Oklahoma and Texas over the next 12 months, adding to a pipeline of more than 140,000 units since their merger closed. Here is what the deal covers and what it means for buyers.