Topic: smart home automation
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SmartThings by Samsung: The Quiet Backbone of Connected Living
Samsung’s SmartThings isn’t just another smart home app, it’s the connective tissue behind thousands of devices. With support for Matter, local automation, and cross-brand compatibility, SmartThings offers a practical, scalable way to make your home truly intelligent.
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Top Robot Vacuum Deals You Can't Miss Right Now
Smart home technology, especially robot vacuums, has transformed household chores with features like mopping, self-emptying bins, and air purification, making automated cleaning more accessible. High-end models like the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra offer advanced features such as 10,000Pa suction and A...
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Google Home App Adds 9 Exciting New Features
Google has launched a bevy of noteworthy additions to its Home app, most of which are available now in public preview (which you can enroll in here). This one’s limited to a public preview for Google TV. Google says automations can be made with fewer steps directly in the app, with new ways to get more specific about the automatic. Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide status is now accessible within the Home app, and no longer requires using the standalone Nest app to monitor. Google only ment...
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Google Home Adds Gemini Integration & New Widget
Google is enhancing its smart home ecosystem with deeper Gemini AI integration and a new Android widget, enabling easier control of connected devices and advanced automation. The Google Home app now supports third-party devices via the Home API, including products from First Alert, Yale, and iRob...
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Google Nest Doorbell (2025) Review: The Subscription Problem
The Google Nest Doorbell (2025) features advanced AI for human-like notifications and daily summaries, but these key capabilities require a costly monthly subscription, limiting its value without it. Despite solid hardware performance, including 2K video and seamless integration with Google's eco...
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