Smart Home

Amazon is releasing a Matter update to select Echo smart displays, hubs, and speakers in December. Find out if your Echo device will be compatible.

Nanoleaf unveiled the first Essential smart bulbs and lightstrip with Matter and Thread features. These will be launched in February 2023 starting at $20.

Arlo intros the new Pro 5S. The smart security camera could work without Wi-Fi through the Home Security System. Here's when it is launching and how much.

Ecoflow's new River 2, Max, and Pro portable power stations come with fast charging and long battery cycles. Here's how they cost and how to get discounts.

Oppo's new Sweeping Robot N3 vacuum launched with powerful features comparable to Roborock's Q7. Find out how much it costs and when it is launching.

Ecovacs Goat G1 is the company's most advanced robotic lawn mower equipped with dual camera and plenty of sensors. The Goat G1 will be released in 2023.

Samsung is finally activating Matter features for compatible SmartThings hubs and app via an update. Find out which SmartThings devices are supported.

The dusting and mopping Ecovacs Deeboot T9 AIVI made its rounds in my home. Find out how confidently and thoroughly it cleans in our NextPit review.

Ecovacs is giving up to 37% off premium and intermediate category robot vacuum cleaners on Prime Day. See how to use the discounts.

Google unveiled the Nest WiFi Pro and Nest Doorbell 2nd gen with both devices supporting the Matter standard. Find out when you can order one.

The CSA organization has launched the Matter 1.0 standard. Here's when you can expect to see and use Matter devices at your home.

Anker's new 767 PowerHouse portable power/solar generator has the biggest battery capacity and GaN charging. Anker has yet to reveal the station's pricing.

We reviewed the Yeedi Mop Station, a robot vacuum cleaner with advanced mopping functions. Find out whether this purchase is worth your money.

Amazon has launched the Halo Rise contactless sleep tracker and smart alarm. The $140 device senses your respiration and smartly wakes up users.

iRobot launches the Roomba Combo j7+ 2-in-1 vacuum cleaner with a fully retractable mop and self-empty dock. It arrives in October for the price of $1099.

Xiaomi's new Mijia All-round 1S robot vacuum gets an upgraded self-cleaning dock with a water connection. The new vacuum robot is also surprisingly cheap.

Xiaomi's smart home arm, Smartmi, launches Humidifier Rainforest. It mimics rain droplets and sound. Pricing of the smart humidifier is not yet revealed.

Google's unannounced Nest Wifi Pro with a newer Wi-Fi 6E leaked confirming its price and color options. The mesh router will be launched along the Pixel 7.

Apple and Google have added dedicated Matter sections on iOS and Android, respectively. The new smart home standard is set to launch later this fall.

Xiaomi's Projector Mini is a new smart and portable wireless projector. It projects 720p images and features voice assistant at $400 a pop.