Smart home news, reviews, and guides — making your home smarter.
Smart home news, reviews, and guides — making your home smarter.
Apple’s October 13 smart home launch brings HomeView, HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and nine accessories — but Siri AI arrives on different schedules for each device. We break down what works on day one, what’s delayed, and the fine print: Apple Intelligence iPhone requirements, English-only launch markets, iCloud+ camera limits, and which features need a home hub.
Read MoreApple unveiled the HomePod mini 2 at its October 13 ‘Welcome Home’ event. The $149 smart speaker packs an S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, a new Sound Glow visual effect, and four-speaker surround sound with the new Apple TV 4K. It ships October 30 — but Siri AI won’t arrive until a later software update.
Read MoreApple’s $349.95 LG Smart Deadbolt Lock and LG Temperature Sensor require a Thread-enabled Apple Home hub, and not every Apple TV 4K qualifies. This guide lists which Apple home hubs support Thread, explains the Wi-Fi-only Apple TV 4K catch, and shows how to check your active hub in the Home app before the Apple Home Collection launches in December.
Read MoreApple’s new $299 HomeView smart home hub will not be available in the European Union at launch. Apple says it is working with EU regulators on Siri AI compliance, and the voice assistant will initially support only English. The decision also affects Siri AI features on the HomePod mini 2, while the new Apple TV 4K still ships in Europe.
Read MoreApple 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.
Read MoreToday’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.
Read MoreApple 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.
Read MoreSamsung 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.
Read MoreSigenergy 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.
Read MoreRoborock 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.
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