IKEA Dirigera runs many smart home actions locally; no required account, keeping schedules working during internet outages.

It should help things “run as smooth as ever.” ...

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A smart home hub was once considered the most important item for anyone interested in building a connected household. Back ...

A recent iOS 26 code leak has unveiled details about Apple’s forthcoming smart home device, the Home Hub. This innovative product is expected to play a central role in Apple’s smart home strategy, ...

There have been a number of rumors suggesting Apple is working on a smart home display to rival that of Google’s Nest Hub and Amazon’s Echo Show. The speculation suggested the device would be ...

Apple HomePad smart home hub may launch in 2026 with a 7 inch display, A18 chip, Face ID, Apple Intelligence, and deep Apple Home integration.

It’s been more than a year since Ikea’s smart hub got a Matter update, but up until now, the Dirigea hub could only act as a bridge between Ikea devices and existing Matter networks. That’s about to ...

Thanks to the ease and straightforwardness of the Amazon Echo Hub, my smart home finally makes sense to my family. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets.

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

Apple may launch its long-rumored smart home hub in Fall 2026. The device could feature a 7-inch display, front camera, ...

Transform your Apple ecosystem with 14 smart home accessories that actually work seamlessly-from tap-to-unlock doors to voice-controlled everything.