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In this episode of HomeKit Insider, Andrew O'Hara dives into the latest developments in smart home technology amidst a backdrop of frigid weather conditions. He shares personal experiences with smart home devices like Aqara doorbells and Rio Arc space heaters, highlighting their performance in extreme cold. Andrew also discusses the innovative Switchbot AI Hub, which offers local AI processing for video analysis and automation, enhancing privacy and functionality without cloud reliance. The episode covers the controversial Ring Super Bowl ad and its privacy implications, alongside a sponsorship segment on Incogni's privacy protection services. Andrew reviews new products like the Switchbot AI Hub and Eero Signal, and shares listener-submitted automation tips. The episode wraps up with a review of the SpotMinders tracking card, emphasizing its discreet design and functionality.This summary captures the essence of the episode, focusing on the blend of personal anecdotes, product reviews, and privacy discussions that engage listeners interested in smart home advancements.For your next step, consider generating a promotional post for social media to attract more listeners to this episode.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Gusto: Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/homekit, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the show404 Media Ring coverageSwitchBot AI HubBulldog Gate LatchEero SignalSpotminders Tracking Card ProThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

On this week's show: Ring's Super Bowl ad creeps everyone out with AI dog-finding (and maybe people-tracking) technology, TI drops $7.5 billion on Silicon Labs in a bold smart home chip move, Apple kills the old HomeKit just in time for Valentine's 2026, and SwitchBot dreams big with AI agents and RTSP cameras in a mystery lunchbox-shaped hub. Plus: a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

Billiger heizen, komfortabler heizen, oder idealerweise beides: Das gelingt mit smarter Heiztechnik. Dazu gehören nicht nur smarte Thermostate, sondern auch weitere digitale Gehilfen, wie die c't-Redakteure Urs Mansmann und Stefan Porteck im Podcast diskutieren. Urs berichtet von monatlichen Verbrauchsübersichten, die manche Vermieter ihren Mietern erstellen müssen – was nur kaum jemand weiß. Urs erklärt, unter welchen Bedingungen man Anspruch auf diese Abrechnungen hat und was fernauslesbare Heizkostenverteiler damit zu tun haben. Dann geht es natürlich auch um smarte Thermostate. Wir vergleichen sechs aktuelle Modelle, beschreiben Einbau, Nutzen sowie Funkinfrastrukturen und erklären, warum Matter enttäuscht. Wir diskutieren, unter welchen Bedingungen Geofencing, Fenstersensoren und Raumthermostate funktionieren. Und wir tauschen Erfahrungen und Tipps aus. Die Systeme und Apps stoßen an ihre Grenzen, wenn man Thermostate und Sensoren verschiedener Hersteller mischen oder aufwendige Regeln nutzen möchte. Stefans Lösung: die Smart-Home-Plattform Home Assistant. Er beschreibt, wie man smarte Thermostate integriert, sie mit beliebigen Sensoren kombiniert und die Regeln implementiert. Zwischendurch weisen wir auf einen neuen YouTube-Kanal von heise hin: c't Phasenlage. Dort stellen wir Energiethemen wie Photovoltaik, Solarakkus, dynamische Stromtarife, Wärmepumpen und Smart Home miteinander verzahnt dar. Der Kanal richtet sich an technikinteressierte Einsteiger und Experten und bringt – hoffentlich – alle 14 Tage ein Video: https://www.youtube.com/@ctPhasenlage

Matter 2.0 et l’offensive IKEA On a déjà parlé de domotique sur XY Magazine mais il faut bien avouer que c’était un sujet de niche réservé à des bidouilleurs passionnés. Matter 2.0 et l’offensive IKEA c’est clairement l’entrée sur ce marché d’un géant de la distribution avec des prix très attractifs. Ce temps-là est officiellement révolu. En ce début d’année 2026, la maison connectée vit son “moment Windows 95” : une simplification radicale portée par la maturité du protocole Matter 2.0 et l’arrivé sur la marché mass market de géants comme IKEA. Si la technologie devient invisible et bon marché, elle change de statut. D’un hobby pour technophiles, elle glisse vers un équipement de base de l’habitat, presque au même titre que l’électricité ou l’eau courante. Mais cette “standardisation pour tous” est-elle un gage de liberté ou une nouvelle forme de dépendance ? Entre promesse d’interopérabilité totale et enjeux de souveraineté des données domestiques, XY Magazine décrypte la nouvelle infrastructure MATTER 2.0. Quand le le distributeur suédois démocratise le protocole MATTER 2.0 Le “Langage Universel” : Matter et Thread expliqués simplement Pour comprendre pourquoi cette transition est capitale, il faut distinguer deux technologies complémentaires qui travaillent en coulisses. Leur standardisation permet de produire des composants moins couteux et de les diffuser à grande échelle en s’appuyant sur les service Amazon, Apple et Google. • Matter : C'est le langage commun. C’est un standard universel qui permet à une ampoule connectée de “parler” nativement à un HomePod d’Apple, une enceinte Echo d’Amazon ou un Google Nest. Il garantit que tous vos appareils sont compatibles entre eux. • Thread : C'est le réseau de transport. Contrairement au Wi-Fi, qui sature vite, Thread est un réseau maillé (“mesh”) local. Chaque appareil branché renforce le réseau pour les autres. L’un de ses grands atouts est sa capacité “auto-réparatrice” : si un routeur (comme une prise connectée) est débranché, le réseau redirige automatiquement les données par un autre chemin pour maintenir la connexion. • Le Border Router : C’est le pont entre votre réseau internet et vos objets Thread. De nombreux appareils ,HomePod Mini, Apple TV 4K, Google Nest WiFi Pro, remplissent ce rôle. Matter 2.0, c’est la version boostée : plus puissante, plus rapide et surtout, plus sécurisée grâce à une cryptographie digne d’un film d’espionnage. Elle élargit son champ d’action à la gestion d’énergie et à la gestion de l’eau. La maison devient intelligente et éco-responsable. La domotique comme “Commodity” La fin de la barrière du prix : De la technologie de pointe à moins de 10 € IKEA s’est donné pour mission de démocratiser des technologies autrefois réservées aux technophiles avertis. L’annonce la plus marquante concerne le prix : la gamme débute aux alentours de 10 €, avec des produits phares comme un capteur de mouvement proposé à seulement 7,99 €. Pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas les prix, habituellement on est plutôt sur plus de 50€ pièce. Jusqu'à présent, la technologie de la maison connectée n'était pas facile à utiliser pour la plupart des gens, ni assez abordable pour que beaucoup l'envisagent. En intégrant Matter à ses produits, IKEA fait un grand pas dans la bonne direction. L’objectif du distributeur est de rendre la maison intelligente facile à utiliser, facile à comprendre et accessible au plus grand nombre. La gamme annoncée en janvier 2026 dépasse largement l’éclairage classique, même si l’on note une légère baisse de la qualité perçue des plastiques et du “clic” des boutons par rapport à l’ancienne génération. Il faut faire des compromis pour avoir des prix aussi agressifs. Avec des détecteurs et des capteurs, cette gamme devient complète pour un projet de domotique simple et peu couteux. Alpstuga : Ce contrôleur de qualité d’air surveille la température, l’humidité, les PM 2.5 et le CO2. Avec son look de radio-réveil, il affiche l’heure, mais attention : l’écran ne peut pas être éteint, ce qui peut gêner dans une chambre. Il nécessite une alimentation USB-C. Usage concret : Une LED orange s’allume lorsque le CO2 dépasse les seuils recommandés, signalant qu’il faut aérer. On a déjà traité de ce sujet, la qualité de l’air dans les logements est trop négligée Alpstuga Timer Flot : Un capteur de température et d’humidité discret. Son écran est éteint par défaut et s’active d’une pression. Il est ultra-réactif avec une mise à jour des données toutes les 5 minutes. Clipbook : Evolution du capteur Badring, ce détecteur de fuite d’eau possède deux broches sous l’appareil. Dès qu’elles touchent de l’eau, il fait retentir une alarme sonore puissante. Le petit plus : Il fonctionne de manière autonome. Même sans hub domotique, il sonnera pour vous prévenir d’un dégât des eaux. Prendre le contrôles de ses données Comme toujours avec l’informatique, on peut s’en remettre aux GAFAM ou prendre en main son système. Comme évoqué plus avant le protocole MATTER 2.0 est livré avec les services des principaux GAFAM. Mais vous pouvez aussi le gérer vous même en local. C’est tout de suite un peu plus complexe car il faut construire une infrastructure. Si vous avez NAS qui tourne en permanence, lancez vous avec home assistant. Home assistant est un OS et service indépendant qui vous permet de prendre en charge le protocole MATTER. Home assistant prend en charge tous les protocoles connus avec la possibilité d’être hébergé sur le serveur de votre choix. Vous gardez le contrôle de vos données. home assistant L’intégration avec Home Assistant est facilitée par l’émergence du standard Matter, qui permet d’unifier la communication entre les appareils de différents fabricants. Home Assistant peut être utilisé comme la plateforme centrale pour permettre à des objets utilisant différents protocoles, comme le Zigbee, d’interagir avec le reste de la maison. Pour les utilisateurs de cette solution, l’intégration des nouveaux produits Matter via Thread (comme la nouvelle gamme IKEA) est possible à condition de posséder un coordinateur réseau compatible, tel que le modèle MR1-U de chez SMLite. L’un des grands avantages de Matter est sa fonction « multi-admin », qui permet d’utiliser simultanément vos équipements sur plusieurs plateformes, incluant Home Assistant, Alexa ou Apple Home. Voici les points clés concernant l’usage de Home Assistant avec les nouveaux standards : Le cerveau du système : Il est possible de commencer avec un écosystème grand public simple (comme Apple Home) et d’ajouter Home Assistant plus tard pour gérer des automatisations plus complexes sans avoir à tout reconstruire. Visibilité des capteurs : Une fois connectés, les appareils remontent diverses informations précises sous forme d’entités. Par exemple, pour un capteur de mouvement, Home Assistant affichera la détection de mouvement, l’intensité lumineuse en lux et le niveau de batterie. Simplicité d’installation : Grâce au protocole Matter, l’ajout d’un produit se résume souvent à scanner un QR code pour qu’il soit reconnu par l’interface. Compatibilité étendue : Les capteurs de température, d’humidité, de fuite d’eau ou de qualité de l’air (PM 2.5 et CO2) sont pleinement compatibles et permettent de créer des scénarios basés sur les variations de ces données. Enfin, l’utilisation de Matter via Thread avec Home Assistant favorise un fonctionnement 100 % local, ce qui réduit les latences et évite la dépendance aux serveurs cloud des fabricants. La simplicité et la baisse des prix ne doit pas se payer par une perte de contrôle. Le CES 2026 a montré la voie suivi par les possibilité du protocole MATTER : serrures à reconnaissance faciale chez SwitchBot, thermostats muraux Thread chez Eve Systems, et éclairages immersifs chez Govee. IKEA continue d’innover avec des intégrations dans ses meubles qui sera plus poussée. Attention cependant, tout objet connecter communique avec son serveur. Si celui-ci est à l’étranger, vous ne maitrisez plus l’usage de vos données captées (présence, absence, températures, usages). Il faut garder en tête que ces données sont exploitées et revendues. C’est pour cela que je vous encourage à être hébergeur de vos données autant que possible pour en garder le contrôle. Par Régis BAUDOUINThe post Matter 2.0 et l'offensive IKEA : La domotique devient abordable pour tous first appeared on XY Magazine.

How do you feel about AI in your art, your music, and your video games? Oz is joined by Kill Switch host, Dexter Thomas, to discuss Switchbot's AI Art Frame and the video gamers who are holding developers to account. But will the anti-AI outrage continue to make change? Then, Oz updates us on last week’s World Economic Forum — one Davos attendee spent the night in jail and Canada’s PM says there’s a rupture in the world order. Europe is listening and threatening to part ways with American tech companies. Additional Reading: An entrepreneur’s 13 hours in Davos jail: ‘The food was phenomenal’ | Semafor Europe Prepare For A Nightmare Scenario: The US Blocking Access to Tech | Wall Street Journal SwitchBot AI Art Frame Now Officially Available | Corporate - EQS News Angry gamers are forcing studios to scrap or rethink new releases | Washington Post See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: [Gavin as a Service](https://www.youtube.com/@GavinAsAService) officially launches on YouTube and we have the exclusive! Sonos drops a new multi-zone Amp while Sony seems ready to drop the whole TV business. Amazon Sidewalk quietly infects Canada. ESPHome gets Control4 support, SwitchBot launches an AI hub with Home Assistant inside, and Zooz Z-Wave joins Apollo's party. Seth tests drives a new AI assistant, TJ is all in again with Sonos (not really), a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for? CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories News Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games Shortcuts Corner Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: Stephen Robles Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for? CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories News Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games Shortcuts Corner Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: Stephen Robles Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for? CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories News Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games Shortcuts Corner Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: Stephen Robles Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for? CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories News Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games Shortcuts Corner Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: Stephen Robles Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for? CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories News Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games Shortcuts Corner Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: Stephen Robles Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

On this week's show: CES 2026 gave us everything from refrigerators with ads and humanoid laundry bots to pool cleaners smarter than your thermostat. Amazon and Samsung double down on AI (for better or worse), IKEA floods the market with affordable Matter gear, and Ring keeps dancing with Sidewalk and privacy. Kwikset locks in a new Matter smart lock under $200, SwitchBot wants to do your chores, and Roborock dares to climb stairs. Plus, Home Assistant gets a powerful new Music Assistant, Bose open-sources old gear instead of bricking it, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

Episode Notes 0:00 Begin 10:30 Introducing the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas 2026 12:00 Smart Lock U400 alternative ways to lock and unlock physical doors 19:30 LifX Smart Mirror with various lightning options and potential Be My Eyes uses 21:00 SwitchBot robot for tasks like folding laundry and washing dishes 24:30 OLED Wallpaper Television by LG 9mm w/ Matte finish 28:00 EyeBot testing your eyesight within 3 minutes 31:00 New version of Pebble Smart Watches 33:00 Lawncare via robotics using the RoboRock RockMow 36:00 Power Keyboard 38:00 MicroRBG for ultra premium Televisions by Samsung 41:00 .Lumen Glasses uses your forehead to detect surroundings 47:00 Wrap-Up and upcoming topics for Tech Connect Live!

Make a Logo on Fiverr The Venetian at CES 2026 is where innovation feels closest to the show floor, and the upper level in particular delivers a concentrated dose of emerging ideas, practical AI, and a surprising number of robots that actually solve everyday problems. Walking this hall feels like a curated preview of what's about to hit homes, cars, and offices—less concept, more “you could buy this soon.” From smarter wellness tech to genuinely useful home automation, the Venetian proves why it remains a must-see stop every year. Trevi: Espresso Meets Bathroom Tech Trevi's booth is the kind of CES mashup that only works here: premium Korean-engineered bathroom wellness products alongside a fully automated espresso machine. The coffee system handles everything from beans to froth with a simple touchscreen, delivering café-style drinks at a fraction of the usual price for machines in this class. Pair that with Trevi's lineup of smart bidet toilets—complete with heated seats, remote controls, and wellness features—and you get a surprisingly cohesive vision of everyday comfort tech that blends convenience with affordability. KO Corporation: AI-Assisted Body Alignment In the Japan tech area, KO Corporation showed off MySymmetry and The Core, a two-part approach to fixing posture and alignment. MySymmetry uses an app to visualize body misalignment and recommend exercises, while The Core uses smart heel inserts to correct how you stand and walk. It's a great example of AI being used quietly and practically—less flash, more long-term health benefit—especially for anyone who spends long days on their feet or traveling show floors like CES. Innovation Awards Showcase: A Hall of Future Tech The Innovation Awards area is a highlight reel of CES in physical form. Here you'll find everything from Nvidia's latest GPUs to rehabilitation robots, advanced security cameras, smart firefighting robots, and next-gen wearables. It's also where the robot vacuum and smart home categories continue to evolve, showing how AI is being embedded into devices that clean, monitor, and protect without demanding constant attention. Beatless: Smarter, Cleaner Pest Control From Ukraine comes Beatless, a chemical-free agricultural pest control system designed to protect crops while staying pollinator-safe. Using sensors and targeted deterrence, it supports safer food production and biodiversity at the same time. It's a reminder that innovation at CES isn't just about consumer gadgets—it's also about applying technology to global problems in sustainable ways. ViewReal: MicroLED Everywhere The Ontario, Canada area featured ViewReal's MicroLED reference design kits, including transparent displays that can be embedded into mirrors, windows, or dashboards. The tech opens the door to subtle, context-aware information displays—think side mirrors that warn about passing vehicles or doors that show “On Air” when you're recording. It's a glimpse at how AI and display tech will blend into everyday surfaces without screaming for attention. Voltae: A Friendlier EV Charger Hungary's Voltae showed a smart EV charger designed to integrate with building management systems and smart homes. With app control, safety monitoring, and future-proofing features, it's the kind of infrastructure tech that makes electric vehicles easier to live with, not just easier to sell. Wacaco Pixapresso: Espresso on the Go For travelers who refuse to compromise on coffee, Wacaco's Pixapresso is a battery-powered espresso machine that fits in a bag and can brew on demand. Whether you're camping or stuck in a convention center with questionable coffee, this is pure CES practicality—small, focused, and surprisingly refined. SwitchBot AceMate: The Tennis Robot That Actually Rallies One of the most fun robots in the hall is SwitchBot's AceMate, billed as the world's first tennis robot for real rally play. Unlike simple ball launchers, AceMate moves around the court and returns shots, creating something much closer to a real practice session. It's a perfect example of robotics moving from novelty to genuinely useful training tools. SwitchBot Onro H1: A Home Robot With a Job Also from SwitchBot, the Onro H1 is a home robot designed to handle chores like picking up laundry, loading the washer, and even folding clothes. Watching it scan a room, adjust its posture, and carry out tasks makes it clear that domestic robotics is finally crossing from demo to deployment. Creality Spark X: AI-Powered 3D Printing Creality's Spark X series combines multi-material 3D printing with AI monitoring and even photo-to-3D conversion. With less waste, smarter filament handling, and real-time print supervision, it shows how AI is quietly making maker tech more reliable and more accessible. Target Omni Scoring Dartboard: Turning Games Into Data The Target Omni system adds an AI-powered scoring ring to a standard dartboard, automatically tracking throws, keeping score, and recording games. It's a simple upgrade that transforms a classic pub game into a data-driven, shareable experience. Snailcle: Compact Infrared Sauna and Fitness Gear Snailcle rounds out the wellness side with a compact infrared sauna and smart exercise equipment designed for small spaces. It's another example of how innovation at CES 2026 is focusing on fitting advanced tech into real-world homes, not just show floors. The Venetian Upper level at CES 2026 delivers a tightly packed tour of what's next: practical AI, useful robots, and international startups solving real problems with smart design. It's not about far-off concepts—it's about tech you'll likely see in homes, gyms, and courts sooner than you think. Check it out athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTwZyIriq6E Check out the Geekazine Merch, including "I AM AI " T-Shirt.  Thanks for reading! Don't forget to subscribe to Geekazine: RSS Feed - YouTubeTwitter - Facebook Tip Me via Paypal.me Send a Tip via Venmo RSS Bandwidth by Cachefly Get a 14 Day Trial Be a Patreon: Part of the Sconnie Geek Nation! Reviews: Geekazine gets products in to review. Opinions are of Geekazine.com. Sponsored content will be labeled as such. Read all policies on the Geekazine review page.  Reviews: Geekazine is also an affiliate of Amazon Last Updated on January 22, 2026 11:06 am by Jeffrey PowersThe post Best of CES 2026 Venetian Upper: Startups, Tennis Robots appeared first on Geekazine.

Is putting a camera in your toilet the future of health, or have tech companies lost the plot? This episode's panel digs into what's truly innovative versus what's just over the top, as industry leaders spar over privacy concerns and the real impact of AI in everyday devices. We tried to get humanoid robots to do the laundry Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026 Hair Drying Robot Jensen Huang Says Nvidia's New Vera Rubin Chips Are in 'Full Production' AMD's Ryzen AI 400 series includes the first Copilot+ desktop CPU — Team Red refreshes Zen 5 APUs and Strix Halo Meta's EMG wristband is moving beyond its AR glasses Lego's Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain The Alexa Plus website is now available to everyone in early access Throne, from the co-founder of Whoop, uses computer vision to study your poop The Verge Awards at CES 2026 These are the smart home gadgets that impressed me at CES 2026 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, and Jason Hiner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: redis.io bitwarden.com/twit meter.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT NetSuite.com/TWIT

Is putting a camera in your toilet the future of health, or have tech companies lost the plot? This episode's panel digs into what's truly innovative versus what's just over the top, as industry leaders spar over privacy concerns and the real impact of AI in everyday devices. We tried to get humanoid robots to do the laundry Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026 Hair Drying Robot Jensen Huang Says Nvidia's New Vera Rubin Chips Are in 'Full Production' AMD's Ryzen AI 400 series includes the first Copilot+ desktop CPU — Team Red refreshes Zen 5 APUs and Strix Halo Meta's EMG wristband is moving beyond its AR glasses Lego's Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain The Alexa Plus website is now available to everyone in early access Throne, from the co-founder of Whoop, uses computer vision to study your poop The Verge Awards at CES 2026 These are the smart home gadgets that impressed me at CES 2026 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, and Jason Hiner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: redis.io bitwarden.com/twit meter.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT NetSuite.com/TWIT

Is putting a camera in your toilet the future of health, or have tech companies lost the plot? This episode's panel digs into what's truly innovative versus what's just over the top, as industry leaders spar over privacy concerns and the real impact of AI in everyday devices. We tried to get humanoid robots to do the laundry Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026 Hair Drying Robot Jensen Huang Says Nvidia's New Vera Rubin Chips Are in 'Full Production' AMD's Ryzen AI 400 series includes the first Copilot+ desktop CPU — Team Red refreshes Zen 5 APUs and Strix Halo Meta's EMG wristband is moving beyond its AR glasses Lego's Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain The Alexa Plus website is now available to everyone in early access Throne, from the co-founder of Whoop, uses computer vision to study your poop The Verge Awards at CES 2026 These are the smart home gadgets that impressed me at CES 2026 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, and Jason Hiner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: redis.io bitwarden.com/twit meter.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT NetSuite.com/TWIT

Is putting a camera in your toilet the future of health, or have tech companies lost the plot? This episode's panel digs into what's truly innovative versus what's just over the top, as industry leaders spar over privacy concerns and the real impact of AI in everyday devices. We tried to get humanoid robots to do the laundry Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026 Hair Drying Robot Jensen Huang Says Nvidia's New Vera Rubin Chips Are in 'Full Production' AMD's Ryzen AI 400 series includes the first Copilot+ desktop CPU — Team Red refreshes Zen 5 APUs and Strix Halo Meta's EMG wristband is moving beyond its AR glasses Lego's Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain The Alexa Plus website is now available to everyone in early access Throne, from the co-founder of Whoop, uses computer vision to study your poop The Verge Awards at CES 2026 These are the smart home gadgets that impressed me at CES 2026 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, and Jason Hiner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: redis.io bitwarden.com/twit meter.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT NetSuite.com/TWIT

Is putting a camera in your toilet the future of health, or have tech companies lost the plot? This episode's panel digs into what's truly innovative versus what's just over the top, as industry leaders spar over privacy concerns and the real impact of AI in everyday devices. We tried to get humanoid robots to do the laundry Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026 Hair Drying Robot Jensen Huang Says Nvidia's New Vera Rubin Chips Are in 'Full Production' AMD's Ryzen AI 400 series includes the first Copilot+ desktop CPU — Team Red refreshes Zen 5 APUs and Strix Halo Meta's EMG wristband is moving beyond its AR glasses Lego's Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain The Alexa Plus website is now available to everyone in early access Throne, from the co-founder of Whoop, uses computer vision to study your poop The Verge Awards at CES 2026 These are the smart home gadgets that impressed me at CES 2026 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, and Jason Hiner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: redis.io bitwarden.com/twit meter.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT NetSuite.com/TWIT

Is putting a camera in your toilet the future of health, or have tech companies lost the plot? This episode's panel digs into what's truly innovative versus what's just over the top, as industry leaders spar over privacy concerns and the real impact of AI in everyday devices. We tried to get humanoid robots to do the laundry Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026 Hair Drying Robot Jensen Huang Says Nvidia's New Vera Rubin Chips Are in 'Full Production' AMD's Ryzen AI 400 series includes the first Copilot+ desktop CPU — Team Red refreshes Zen 5 APUs and Strix Halo Meta's EMG wristband is moving beyond its AR glasses Lego's Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain The Alexa Plus website is now available to everyone in early access Throne, from the co-founder of Whoop, uses computer vision to study your poop The Verge Awards at CES 2026 These are the smart home gadgets that impressed me at CES 2026 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, and Jason Hiner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: redis.io bitwarden.com/twit meter.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT NetSuite.com/TWIT

On this week's show we look at the annual Consumer Electronics Show inLas Vegas Nevada. In years past there was more for us home theater fans but we still find some cool products that will eventually find their way into our homes. News: More than 60% of audiences use TV as primary streaming device Which sports will Netflix have in 2026? LG Key Highlights Return of the Wallpaper OLED TV (LG OLED evo W6) — LG revived its iconic ultra-thin "Wallpaper" design after a multi-year hiatus. The W6 is just 9mm thick, fully wireless (with a separate connection box up to 10 meters away), uses Hyper Radiant Color Technology for improved brightness and colors, and supports features like art display via Gallery+ service. It's marketed as reflection-free and significantly brighter than average OLEDs. New OLED Lineup — Including the brighter flagship G6 (up to 20% brighter than the G5 with Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 panels and reduced reflections), split C6 series (with varying tech tiers), and claims of the world's first TVs supporting 4K 120Hz cloud gaming with low-latency controllers. Micro RGB evo TV — LG's first flagship Mini-LED TV with Micro RGB technology for vastly expanded color range and brightness, available in large sizes including the "world's largest" Micro RGB LCD TV, the 130-inch R95H. Gallery TV — A direct competitor to Samsung's The Frame, with anti-glare screens and curated art modes (designed with museum input). CLOiD Home Robot — A standout AI-powered housekeeper robot demoed on stage. It performs complex chores like folding laundry, loading/unloading dishwashers, preparing simple meals (baking croissants), and coordinating with connected appliances for a "Zero Labor Home" vision. LG Sound Suite (with Dolby) - Includes the H7 soundbar, optional M7/M5 wireless surround speakers, and W7 subwoofer. Allows free placement of speakers; the system auto-configures channels for optimal immersion, solving a major pain point in traditional wired or rigidly positioned Atmos setups.Hands-on reports highlighted its ease for real-world living rooms, delivering expansive sound without cables or furniture rearrangement. Samsung Key Highlights World's first 130-inch Micro RGB TV (): The largest in their Micro RGB lineup, featuring next-generation color accuracy (100% Rec.2020 coverage), bold new design, HDR10+ ADVANCED support, Eclipsa Audio, and AI enhancements like conversational search, proactive recommendations, AI Football (Soccer) Mode Pro, and integrations with Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity. AI Soccer Mode delivers a more exciting gameday experience through AI-driven picture and sound tuning to stadium-level quality. AI Sound Controller Pro lets you raise or lower the volume of the crowd, commentary, or background music, providing a personalized listening experience for TV shows and movies. Users can simply make verbal requests, and any TV equipped with VAC – which includes Micro LED, Micro RGB, OLED, Neo QLED, Mini LED and UHD TV – contextually carries out those requests. Expanded Micro RGB TV lineup: New sizes including 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-, 100-, 115-inch models, alongside upgrades to Neo QLED and OLED TVs  The Freestyle+ portable projector: An upgraded AI-powered version with improved brightness, support for projecting on uneven surfaces (walls, ceilings, corners, curtains), and smarter entertainment features. New audio products: Music Studio 5 and 7 wireless speakers (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, unique designs), and soundbars like the HW-QS90H (all-in-one 7.1.2 with Quad Bass Woofer system). Broader AI focus: Enhanced experiences in home appliances (e.g., Bespoke AI), TVs, and ecosystem integration. Press releases  Sony No major announcements were made regarding Sony's traditional consumer products, such as new Bravia TVs, headphones, cameras, or PlayStation hardware. Sony's focus shifted toward the future of mobility and software-defined vehicles. TCL Key Highlights X11L SQD-Mini LED TV - as its 2026 flagship. It features new "SQD-Mini LED" technology (Super Quantum Dot Mini-LED), emphasizing superior color accuracy and performance. Features 10,000 Nits, 20,000 dimming zones, 100% coverage of BT.2020 color gamut. Available initially in 98-inch and 85-inch sizes (75-inch later), with launches starting as early as January 2026. Some who have seen it are saying it rivals Micro RGB TVs from competitors like Samsung and LG, potentially challenging OLED in brightness and contrast. A65K Design Series soundbar — A compact 3.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos model with Bang & Olufsen tuning and wireless subwoofer. Hisense Key Highlights RGB MiniLED evo Technology — Hisense introduced an evolved version of its RGB MiniLED backlight system, which adds a fourth primary color to improve accuracy and fill spectral gaps (especially in the 500-600nm range) for more natural and vibrant colors. This debuts in the flagship 116UXS large-screen TV, positioned for premium cinematic home viewing. Expanded RGB MiniLED Lineup — The company is bringing RGB MiniLED to more accessible screen sizes and models, including new UR9 and UR8 series TVs, making the technology available beyond ultra-premium flagships. Industry-First RGBY MicroLED Display — Hisense unveiled a new MicroLED prototype using four primary colors (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow), aimed at future ultra-large screens with enhanced color reproduction. Laser Projection and Other Displays — Extensions of multi-primary color tech to laser projectors, emphasizing better color accuracy and flexible installations. Additional Mentions — New projectors, smart home AI assistants, and support for advanced formats like Dolby Vision 2 on upcoming 2026 MiniLED models (via OTA updates). Home Audio Announcements Budget brand Ultimea surprised with the Skywave X100 Dual, a premium compact system boasting up to 9.2.6 channels across seven modular units.Focuses on high-channel-count immersion in a small footprint, positioning it as an affordable yet powerful alternative for space-constrained home theaters. SVS R|Evolution SeriesAudio specialist SVS debuted the 3000 R|Evolution subwoofers and a new Dolby Atmos soundbar, demonstrated in a full 5.2.4-channel cabin setup for reference-level performance. Klipsch Powered Speakers UpdateKlipsch refreshed its powered lineup with The Fives II, Sevens II, and Nines II, building on heritage horn-loaded designs with modern connectivity, plus concept teases for future innovations.Other mentions included Cambridge Audio's new active bookshelf speakers and various AI-enhanced EQ features across brands, but the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect implementations (especially LG's) stood out as the truly novel leap forward for effortless, high-quality home audio in 2026. The Fives II: $1,399.99/pair USD. The Sevens II: $1,999.99/pair USD. The Nines II: $2,399.99/pair USD Home Automation Announcements The standout trend was humanoid or multi-purpose home robots moving beyond single tasks (like vacuuming) to general household help, embodying a vision of embodied AI. LG CLOiD: LG's flagship reveal was this wheeled, dual-armed AI home robot designed for a "Zero Labor Home." It autonomously handles diverse chores like retrieving items from the fridge, heating food in the oven, folding laundry, and coordinating with other smart appliances. Powered by advanced AI and sensors, it demonstrates real-world household automation in demo setups. SwitchBot onero H1: SwitchBot introduced this accessible humanoid household robot as part of its "Smart Home 2.0" vision. It represents a shift to multi-task embodied AI, going beyond specialized devices to perform varied daily tasks. Accompanied by other AI robotics integrations for intuitive automation. Other mentions included updates like Samsung's AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra (with AI object/liquid recognition for smarter cleaning) and emerging players like 1X NEO, signaling a wave of practical home robotics. Devices are increasingly using on-device AI to automate routines without user programming. Conversational AI and Butler-Style Control: Widespread demos of voice assistants that learn habits and respond to natural commands, turning smart homes into proactive "housekeepers." Sorcerics Lens (CES Innovation Award honoree): An AI hub using on-device computer vision for fully contextual automation of housework, understanding environments to trigger actions intelligently. Lights turn on because the AI recognizes you're reading - not just because you moved. Lights turn off only when the AI understands you're about to sleep - not simply on a routineWhat motion and presence sensors fail to see, Sorcerics AI sees the difference. Govee Smart Lighting Advancements: New lights (e.g., Ceiling Light Ultra) that proactively adjust based on time of day, mood, space usage, and user patterns—rethinking lighting as adaptive rather than reactive. SwitchBot AI MindClip: AI MindClip continuously captures meetings, conversations, and everyday moments, transforming them into structured summaries, actionable to-dos, and a searchable personal knowledge base. Acting as a "second brain" fueled by subscribed cloud AI service, it allows users to retrieve past discussions, reminders, and learning materials on demand, ask questions when details are forgotten, and turn fragmented information into usable insight. Weighing just 18 grams and supporting over 100 languages, AI MindClip helps people organize and recall the growing volume of spoken information they encounter every day, enabling them to think more clearly, work more efficiently, and manage modern life with less cognitive load. Innovative Access and Security Aqara U400 Smart Deadbolt: Uses Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for precise, hands-free unlocking as you approach—more reliable than traditional geofencing/Bluetooth mixes. Lockin V7 Max: Features wireless AuraCharge (recharges within 4 meters) and fast unlocking, earning a CES Innovation Award. SwitchBot's biometric 3D locks with advanced vision. Other Notable Smart Home Innovations Expanded Matter ecosystem support across brands, enabling broader interoperability. Smarter kitchen tech, like Govee's Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro. Enhanced security cameras with deeper AI context for automation triggers.

Ten odcinek zdominowany jest przez relację z targów CES 2026, podczas których prowadzący omawiają szeroką gamę nowości, od robotów Boston Dynamics i SwitchBot, przez inteligentne kosiarki Roborock, aż po okulary AR RayNeo i ASUS oraz akcesoria smart home od Aqara … Czytaj dalej → The post 568: CES 2026 i roboty first appeared on Retro Rocket Network.

2026 is just beginning, and it's already time for the biggest gadget event of the year. As the Verge team heads to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show, David and Nilay run through as many of the newly announced products as they can. There are robots, art TVs, phones, more robots, smart Legos, smart home gizmos, and still more robots. Some of this stuff will ship, and might even be a big hit. Some of it, well, won't. But it's all an interesting look into what's happening in tech right now.Also: if you're in Vegas for CES, come see us live! We'll be at the Brooklyn Bowl on Wednesday, January 7th, for live recordings of Decoder and The Vergecast, and we'd love to see you there. Further reading: ⁠This robot companion is a cameraman for your pet ⁠ ⁠LG says its CLOiD home robot will be folding laundry and making breakfast at CES ⁠ ⁠SwitchBot brings a humanoid home robot to CES ⁠ ⁠You can't buy Zeroth's WALL-E robot in the US, but you can get its cousin ⁠ ⁠This startup brought WALL-E to life and will also sell you WALL-E's weird cousin⁠ ⁠Kicking Robots, by James Vincent⁠ ⁠The Clicks Power Keyboard is also a backup battery for your phone ⁠ ⁠The Clicks Communicator is a BlackBerry for your phone ⁠ ⁠I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z TriFold ⁠ ⁠The Aliro smart lock standard for NFC and UWB unlocking will launch this year ⁠ ⁠Lutron adds smart wood blinds to its Caséta line. ⁠ ⁠Bosch's fancy coffee machine is getting Alexa Plus ⁠ ⁠The new Ultraloq smart lock uses both your face and your palm to let you in ⁠ ⁠Lockin's new vein-scanning smart lock has a video doorbell and recharges wirelessly ⁠ ⁠Hands-on with the Mui Board: a wooden smart home controller ⁠ ⁠The Mui Board will support mmWave sleep tracking and gesture control ⁠ ⁠You can unlock SwitchBot's first deadbolt smart lock with your face ⁠ ⁠Lifx launches a smart mirror and a $30 dimmer switch that can control smart bulbs ⁠ ⁠Lockly's new smart locks will support Matter and NFC ⁠ ⁠GE Lighting's new Matter-compatible smart shades start at just $300 ⁠ ⁠The LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV makes its return at CES ⁠ ⁠RGB is the next big thing in OLED gaming monitors ⁠ ⁠Belkin's new HDMI adapter wirelessly connects to screens from 130 feet ⁠ ⁠LG's new Gallery TV, designed for displaying art, will be at CES 2026 ⁠ ⁠Samsung brings back the Timeless Frame with its biggest Micro RGB TV at CES. ⁠ ⁠TCL debuts a new quantum dot and color filter technology with the X11L ⁠ ⁠Gemini on Google TV is getting Nano Banana and voice-controlled settings ⁠ ⁠Amazon announces a Samsung Frame competitor with the Ember Artline TV ⁠ ⁠Amazon Fire TV OS gets a revamp that's more modern and pleasing ⁠ ⁠LG's new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals ⁠ ⁠Would you let AI cut your hair? ⁠ ⁠A developer for a ‘major food delivery app' says the ‘algorithms are rigged against you⁠ ⁠Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution' in 50 years | The Verge⁠ ⁠Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is now blogging about AI slop ⁠ ⁠“Feed is dead.” ⁠ ⁠Adam Mosseri on how Instagram exists in the age of AI-generated images⁠ ⁠The Trump phone just missed another release date ⁠ Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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-SwitchBot turned up to CES with a wearable microphone which records and transcribes every noise to come from your mouth. -Samsung had a big surprise for folks last night at CES 2026: A massive 130-inch Micro RGB TV. -Lockin debuted its newest smart lock model. It charges wirelessly via an optical infrared beam with a four-meter range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four pack of hosts and one of them rants hard on the good people at Chamberlain.

In this episode of HomeKit Insider, host Andrew O'Hara dives into the latest smart home innovations as we approach the holiday season. From Nuki's revamped pricing model for their smart locks to Honeywell's new premium thermostat, Andrew provides insightful reviews and personal takes on these products. He also explores the exciting developments from Acara and Chamberlain, and shares his thoughts on the Anker Prime Wireless Charger and SwitchBot Candle Warmer. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the evolving smart home landscape and discover how these products can enhance your home experience.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Function Health: Learn more and join using my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HOMEKIT or use code HOMEKIT25 for a $25 credit towards your membership.Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at https://incogni.com/homekit and use code HOMEKIT at checkout.Notion Agent: Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showChamberlain UpdateMatter Water ValveSwitchBot Candle WarmerAnker Prime Prime 25W Wireless ChargerAqara Matter Camera Leak (Updated - Wrong)Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

He estado haciendo pruebas con este dispositivo de SwitchBot en la casa del pueblo. Pensé que podría ser la solución que llevo tiempo buscando, pero no me ha servido y te cuento por qué. Para otra casuística, es un buen producto.

In this episode of HomeKit Insider, host Andrew O'Hara is joined by Genie Peshkova, the Zigbee Marketing Product Group Chair, to discuss the latest updates in smart home technology. They delve into the exciting announcements of Zigbee 4.0 and the new Suzy brand, exploring their implications for smart energy management and enhanced security. The conversation also covers the latest in sensor technology, including Akara's multi-presence sensor and SwitchBot's new offerings. Tune in for insights into the evolving landscape of smart home devices and what these advancements mean for the future.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/homekit or use code homekit at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitFunction Health: Learn more and join using my link. The first 1,000 users get $100 credit. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HOMEKIT or use code HOMEKIT at checkoutHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showGenie PeshkovaAqara FP300SwitchBot Presence SensorAIDot Linkind BulbZigbee 4.0 AnnouncementSuziThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

On this week's show: The Louvre proves bad passwords can be priceless, Ring tries to silence your doorbell's chatter with a smarter alert, Ikea goes all-in on Matter over Thread, and Third Reality gives your blinds a Zigbee upgrade. Homey MCP lets AI take over your smart home (what could go wrong?), Kohler brings toilet tech to new heights (or lows?), Google says Gemini is going just fine (nothing to see here move along), and hackers resurrect Nest thermostats. Plus, trouble brews at iRobot, SwitchBot has a $1,000 AI powered photo frame, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

On this week's show: TP-Link might be banned, is 4K even worth buying? SwitchBot drops smart candles, Wyze has a new doorbell, Sofabaton has a new remote, letters from the mailbag, project updates, two picks of the week, and so much more!

De forma totalmente casual, me he encontrado con que Apple ha cambiado el nombre en iOS 26 al AppleTV y a los HomePod, en cuanto a la domótica se refiere. ¿Implica esto algo de cara al futuro? También te hablo de un nuevo cacharrito que ha sacado SwitchBot al mercado.

In this episode of HomeKit Insider, Andrew dives into the latest Apple product launches, including new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches. He shares his hands-on experiences and the challenges of choosing the right device. The episode also explores the latest from Switchbot, including their new vacuums, and discusses the intriguing features of CleanMyMac's cloud cleanup tool. Andrew wraps up with insights into the evolving smart home landscape, touching on Google's rebranding efforts and Samsung's controversial ad plans for smart fridges. Tune in for a tech-packed discussion!Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Function Health: Learn more and join using my link. The first 1,000 users get $100 credit. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HOMEKIT or use code HOMEKIT at checkoutShopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitCleanMyMac:  Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code HOMEKIT for 20% off at clnmy.com/HOMEKITINSIDERHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showSwitchBot S20SwitchBot K11+Android Central Google Home namingAndroid Authority Gemini leakMeross Smoke DetectorMeross ThermostatThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Te cuento mi experiencia con este termohigrómetro con pantalla LCD de la marca de los robots domóticos. Y también aprovecho para hacer una reflexión sobre los nombres traducidos que le ponen a sus productos, sin sentido alguno.

It's a big week for the smart home. Jake, Vee, and Jen sit down to chat about all the new tech out of IFA, from robots that carry robot vacuums up stairs to upgrades that turn 10-year-old Hue bulbs into motion sensors. Then, Lauren joins the show to talk about the Google antitrust remedies ruling and what Google is going to have to do to allow more competition in the search market. Finally, the Thunder Round is back and better than ever. We're talking $2,000 smart watches, Amazon yanking a major Prime perk, the Pixel 10 Pro's 100x AI zoom, Instagram for iPad, and drama at the FTC. Further reading: Eufy built a stairlift for its robovacs Inside Philips Hue's plans to make all your lights motion sensors Philips Hue responds to cheaper competitors with major product overhaul SwitchBot has ambitions to be the AI that powers your smart home Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 are thinner, lighter, and otherwise about the same Google gets to keep Chrome, judge rules in search antitrust case Google critics think the search remedies ruling is a total whiff Here's what Google and the DOJ had to say about the search remedies ruling The tech antitrust renaissance may already be over Garmin's Fenix 8 Pro series finally lets you leave your phone at home — sort of Instagram is coming to iPad, 15 years later Amazon ends shared Prime free shipping outside your home Ousted Democratic FTC commissioner can return (again) for now Here's how the Pixel's AI zoom compares to a real 100x lens Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. We love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's New to Lou Too is the SwitchBot Bot. A small, robotic finger designed to press physical buttons and flip rocker switches on non-smart devices, making them smart! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

In this engaging episode, Andrew sits down with Siobhan Adcock from Consumer Reports to delve into the fascinating world of baby tech. They explore the latest innovations in smart baby gear, discussing everything from smart bassinets to the integration of AI in baby monitors. Siobhan shares insights on the evolving landscape of baby products, highlighting the balance between technological advancements and parental instincts. Whether you're a tech-savvy parent or just curious about the future of baby gear, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice. Tune in to discover how technology is reshaping parenting and what exciting trends are on the horizon. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Plus, Sonos appoints a permanent CEO, SwitchBot updates its humidifier, and more!Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Function Health: Get 160+ Lab Tests for $365 when you sign up between July 7th and July 11th. To learn more and get started, visitwww.functionhealth.com/HOMEKIT.Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showAeocky dehumidifierSonos permanent CEOSwitchBot humidifierJourney Loc8 Versa walletGet 25% off Consumer ReportsThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com