Topic: matter support
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Tariffs Force Starling Home Hub, Google Nest's Apple Home Bridge, to Shut Down
The Starling Home Hub, which bridged Google Nest products with Apple Home, has been discontinued due to rising manufacturing costs from U.S. tariffs. This plug-and-play device enabled seamless integration, including Siri control and automation, for older Nest devices that lack native Apple Home s...
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Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai Robot: First Look at Stain-Seeking Tech
The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai Robot is a hybrid vacuum and mop device featuring AI-powered stain detection and lidar navigation, aiming to address common cleaning shortcomings. It includes a multifunctional docking station for self-cleaning, bin emptying, and water management, and offers strong suction...
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Philips Hue Launches New Budget-Friendly Smart Bulbs
Philips Hue has launched new budget-friendly smart bulbs, called Hue Essential, to make smart lighting more accessible without high costs. These Essential bulbs offer basic smart functionality at a lower price but have limitations like reduced dimming and fewer color options compared to premium m...
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Govee's New Light Strip Puts Three LEDs in Every Bulb
The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism features a unique design with three LEDs per bulb and a prism lens, enabling advanced lighting effects like separate beams or blended colors. It offers full color spectrum support for smooth gradients or multicolored patterns, is compatible with smart home...
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Hue Unveils Its First Video Doorbell: See Who's There
Philips Hue has launched a wired video doorbell priced at $169, featuring 2K resolution and integration with its smart lighting system for automated light activation. The doorbell offers free 24-hour video history for motion clips without a subscription, distinguishing it from many competitors th...
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Philips Hue Unveils Major Overhaul to Rival Budget Competitors
Philips Hue has launched a budget-friendly Essentials line and introduced Matter-over-Thread connectivity, aiming to broaden its appeal while competing with more affordable brands. The Essentials collection offers lower-cost bulbs and light strips with good color performance, though they lack the...
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Aqara Unveils New Apple HomeKit-Compatible Security Devices
Aqara launched a new smart home security lineup at IFA in Berlin, featuring products like a wired doorbell camera, an outdoor battery-powered camera, and a video hub, all designed to integrate with Apple HomeKit. The Doorbell Camera G400 supports 2K video and HomeKit Secure Video for facial recog...
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Google's Top 4K Streamer Hits Near-Record Low Price
The Google TV Streamer 4K is a versatile device that excels at both 4K entertainment streaming and smart home management, currently available at a discounted price of $79.99. It features robust connectivity options including a gigabit Ethernet port and HDMI 2.1, supports various HDR and audio for...
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Philips Hue Leak Hints at Direct Matter Support
Philips Hue is expected to introduce direct Matter support in new lighting products, eliminating the traditional need for a Hue Bridge for compatibility. Leaked packaging and an FCC filing suggest the bulbs will connect via Matter, likely using Thread technology for its energy efficiency and mesh...
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Hands-On: The Sleek, Smart, and Still Pricey Level Lock Pro
The Level Lock Pro is a discreet smart lock that offers advanced features like faster connectivity, extended battery life, and integrated door sensing while maintaining a minimalist design. It supports native Matter integration for compatibility with major smart home ecosystems and includes a bui...
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Top-Rated Smart Lock Is On Sale For The First Time Ever
The Kwikset Halo Select smart lock is currently discounted to $259, offering savings and availability at major retailers like Amazon and Home Depot. It supports multiple entry methods, including a physical key, mobile app, auto-unlock, and pin code, and integrates with platforms like Alexa, Googl...
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