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HACS Moves Into Home Assistant: The Built-In Marketplace Replaces It in 2026.11

If you run Home Assistant with custom integrations, this one matters. According to the official HACS documentation, starting with Home A

18 Oct, 2026

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Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max Smart Air Purifier at $244.99 at Best Buy (was $349.99): 30% off

Best Buy has the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max HEPASilent Smart Extra-Large Room Air Purifier (White/Gray) at $244.99 instead of $349.99: 30%

17 Oct, 2026$245$350-30%

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Gemini for Home update: more reliable routines and accurate Matter switches

Google’s monthly Gemini for Home update, covered by Android Police on October 1, isn’t flashy, but it fixes

14 Oct, 2026

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Philips Hue White E27 75W smart bulb at €13.19 at Boulanger (was €19.99): 34% off

Boulanger has the Philips Hue White E27 75W smart bulb at €13.19 instead of €19.99 (previous price): 34% off. Checked on Boulange

13 Oct, 2026€13€20-34%

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Chamberlain myQ Video Doorbell (2K, Black) at $39.99 at Best Buy (was $99.99): 60% off

Best Buy has the Chamberlain myQ Video Doorbell (2K, Black) at $39.99 instead of $99.99: 60% off. Checked on Best Buy on the morn

13 Oct, 2026$40$100-60%

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Philips Hue White Filament Edison E27 smart bulb at €21.59 at Boulanger (was €34.99): 38% off

Boulanger has the Philips Hue White Filament Edison E27 smart bulb at €21.59 instead of €34.99 (previous price): 38% off. Checked

13 Oct, 2026€22€35-38%

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Arlo Pro Outdoor Security Camera (6th Gen) 3-Cam kit at $199.99 at Best Buy (was $299.99): 33% off

Best Buy has the Arlo Pro Outdoor Security Camera (6th Gen) 3-Cam kit at $199.99 instead of $299.99: 33% off. Checked on Best Buy

12 Oct, 2026$200$300-33%

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EZVIZ EB8 2K 4G Outdoor Camera at €149.99 at Boulanger (was €289): 48% off

Boulanger has the EZVIZ EB8 2K 4G outdoor camera at €149.99 instead of €289.00 (reference price): 48% off. Checked on Boulanger o

12 Oct, 2026€150€289-48%

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tado Smart Thermostat X wired starter kit (2nd gen) at €129.99 at Boulanger (was €179.99): 28% off

Boulanger has the tado Smart Thermostat X wired starter kit (2nd gen) at €129.99 instead of €179.99 (previous price): 28% off. Ch

12 Oct, 2026€130€180-28%

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TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini with Matter (3-pack) at $29.99 at Best Buy (was $49.99): 40% off

Best Buy has the TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini with Matter (3-pack) at $29.99 instead of $49.99: 40% off. Checked on Best Bu

12 Oct, 2026$30$50-40%

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Shark Navigator Robot Vacuum at $199.99 at Best Buy (was $299.99): 33% off

Best Buy has the Shark Navigator Robot Vacuum with SmartPath navigation and a self-cleaning brushroll (Steel Grey) at $199.99 instead of $299.99:

12 Oct, 2026$200$300-33%

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Ring Indoor Cam 2nd gen (white) at €24.99 at Boulanger (was €49.99): 50% off

Boulanger has the Ring Wifi Indoor Cam 2nd generation in white at €24.99 against a reference price of €49.99: 50% off. Checked on

10 Oct, 2026€25€50-50%

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Apple HomePad: smart home hub reportedly coming October 13, 2026

Apple is set to launch its first smart home hub on October 13, 2026: a small display of roughly 6 inches with a design inspired by the iMac G4, according to Bloomberg. It would arr

05 Oct, 2026

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Amazon Smart Plug at $12.98 on Amazon (was $24.99) — 48% off

On October 4, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.com check of ASIN B089DR29T6 showed the Amazon Smart Plug at $12.98

04 Oct, 2026$13$25-48%

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Arlo Essential Indoor Pan Tilt 2K (2-pack) at $34.19 on Amazon (was $99.99) — 66% off

On October 4, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.com check of ASIN B0FLLJBGRN showed the Arlo Essential Indoor Pan Tilt 2K 2-camera pa

04 Oct, 2026$34$100-66%

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Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ (Sync Module Core) at $35.99 on Amazon (was $79.99) — 55% off

On October 4, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.com check of ASIN B0G62JQK57 showed the Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ system (black, Syn

04 Oct, 2026$36$80-55%

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Echo Pop Kids (Disney Princess) at $21.99 on Amazon (was $49.99) — 56% off

On October 3, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.com check of ASIN B0CB9PF1N6 showed the Amazon Echo Pop Kids (Disney Princess design)

03 Oct, 2026$22$50-56%

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Ring Battery Doorbell Plus at $89.99 on Amazon (was $179.99) — 50% off

On October 3, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.com check of ASIN B0F14N7HHH showed the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus at $89.99<

03 Oct, 2026$90$180-50%

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Ring Outdoor Cam (Battery) at $49.99 on Amazon (was $99.99) — 50% off

On October 3, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.com check of ASIN B0FWDSZ6Q2 showed the Ring Outdoor Cam (Battery, White) at

03 Oct, 2026$50$100-50%

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Echo Dot Kids (Owl) at $39.99 on Amazon (was $89.99) — 56% off

On October 3, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.com check of ASIN B09B9CD1YB showed the Amazon Echo Dot Kids (Owl design) at

03 Oct, 2026$40$90-56%

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eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi router at $149.99 on Amazon (was $199.99) — 25% off

On October 3, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.com check of ASIN B091G65HH6 showed the Amazon eero Pro 6E (1-pack) at $149.9

03 Oct, 2026$150$200-25%

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Blink Wired Video Doorbell 2K+ at €24.99 on Amazon.fr (was €49.99) — 50% off

On October 2, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), Frandroid’s early Jours Flash Prime roundup listed the Blink Wired Video Doorbell 2K+ at €24.99 (li

02 Oct, 2026€25€50-50%

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Echo Show 5 (3rd gen) at €59.99 on Amazon.fr (was €119.99) — 50% off

On October 2, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), Clubic and Android-MT reported the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd generation) at €59.99 (list €119

02 Oct, 2026€60€120-50%

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eufy SoloCam S340 solar security cam at $139.99 on Amazon (was $199.99) — 30% off

On October 2, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.com check of ASIN B0CCYP6KFM showed the eufy Security SoloCam S340 at $139.99

02 Oct, 2026$140$200-30%

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Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus at $89.99 on Amazon (was $179.99) — 50% off

On October 2, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.com check of ASIN B08F6GPQQ7 showed the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus at $89

02 Oct, 2026$90$180-50%

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Blink Solaris 2K+ solar camera at €47.99 on Amazon.fr (was €119.99) — 60% off

On October 2, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.fr check of ASIN B0FL8T1SMY showed the Blink Solaris 2K+ (1 camera + Sync Module Core

02 Oct, 2026€48€120-60%

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Echo Dot Max (Graphite) at $79.99 on Amazon (was $119.99) — 33% off

On October 2, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B0D6SX8VLQ showed the Amazon Echo Dot Max (Graphite) at $79.99<

02 Oct, 2026$80$120-33%

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Echo Dot Max (Graphite) at €64.99 on Amazon.fr (was €129.99) — 50% off

On October 2, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.fr check of ASIN B0DKLFHZDH showed the Amazon Echo Dot Max (Graphite) at €64.

02 Oct, 2026€65€130-50%

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Amazon Smart Thermostat at $56.99 on Amazon (was $79.99)

On October 1, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B08J4C8871 showed the Amazon Smart Thermostat at $56.99

01 Oct, 2026$57$80-29%

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Blink Outdoor 4 3-cam kit + free Wired Doorbell 2K+ at $65.99 on Amazon (was $189.99)

On October 1, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B0DHLQT3CG showed the Blink Outdoor 4 and Wired Doorbell 2K+ bundle (3

01 Oct, 2026$66$190-65%

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Dyson Nurovi review: the new robot vacuum lineup (R1, R2, R3)

Dyson is refreshing its robot vacuum range with the Nurovi line, now on sale. Based on early testing published by

30 Sep, 2026

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DJI ROMO P robot vacuum at €706.67 on Amazon.fr (was €1,165.83)

On September 29, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.fr check of ASIN B0FPRK3FNV showed the DJI ROMO P robot vacuum at €706.67<

29 Sep, 2026€707€1,166-39%

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Amazon Echo Show 11 (Graphite) at $149.99 on Amazon (was $249.99)

On September 29, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B0DC91H3JK showed the Amazon Echo Show 11 (newest model, Graphite) a

29 Sep, 2026$150$250-40%

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Amazon Echo Show 8 (Graphite) at $124.99 on Amazon (was $199.99)

On September 29, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B0DC8ZMR1P showed the Amazon Echo Show 8 (newest model, Graphite) at

29 Sep, 2026$125$200-38%

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ECOVACS Deebot T50 Omni Gen3 at €249.17 on Amazon.fr (was €415.83)

On September 29, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.fr check of ASIN B0GQT56FRV showed the ECOVACS Deebot T50 Omni Gen3 at €24

29 Sep, 2026€249€416-40%

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Amazon Echo Show 5 (Charcoal) at $59.99 on Amazon (was $99.99)

On September 29, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B09B2SBHQK showed the Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model, Charcoal) at

29 Sep, 2026$60$100-40%

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Ring Battery Doorbell 4K Pro at $149.99 on Amazon (was $249.99)

On September 29, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B0FPPWKMGK showed the Ring Battery Doorbell 4K Pro (newest model) at

29 Sep, 2026$150$250-40%

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Dreame L40 Ultra A review: a powerful, affordable robot vacuum-mop without the heated dock

The Dreame L40 Ultra A is the affordable sibling of the L40 Ultra, unveiled in September 2024 at €1,199. Launched at €499 (and regularly offered at €349

29 Sep, 2026

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Amazon Echo Spot (Black) at $54.99 on Amazon (was $109.99)

On September 28, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B0BFC7WQ6R showed the Amazon Echo Spot (newest model, Black) at

28 Sep, 2026$55$110-50%

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eufyCam C37 solar outdoor 2K camera at $69.99 on Amazon (was $99.99)

On September 28, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B0GQ33SWXZ showed the eufy Security eufyCam C37 solar wireless outdo

28 Sep, 2026$70$100-30%

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Rently launches a Z-Wave Long Range smart-home lineup to cut multifamily deployment costs

US company Rently, a resident lifecycle management platform, has unveiled a new Z-Wave Long Range smart-home lineup built to make smart-home deployment practical a

28 Sep, 2026

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GoveeLife smart air purifier at €99.99 on Amazon.fr (was ~€144.43)

On September 27, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.fr check of ASIN B0DTH9STDD showed the GoveeLife smart air purifier (large-room /

27 Sep, 2026€100€144-31%

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Schneider Electric launches a €1.2 billion bid for smart-home maker Shelly

French industrial giant Schneider Electric said Thursday it intends to launch a voluntary public takeover offer for Bulgarian smart-home device maker Shell

27 Sep, 2026

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ECOVACS Deebot T50 Omni Gen3 at €299 on Amazon.fr (was €499)

On September 26, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon.fr check of ASIN B0GQT56FRV showed the ECOVACS Deebot T50 Omni Gen3 robot vac &amp

26 Sep, 2026€299€499-40%

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Blink Mini 2K+ indoor camera at $15.99 on Amazon (was $40)

On September 25, 2026 (evening, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B0F3BC8661 showed the Blink Mini 2K+ 1-camera (White) at $15

25 Sep, 2026$16$40-60%

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Blink Outdoor 2K+ 1-camera system at $34.99 on Amazon (was $100)

On September 25, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), 9to5Toys listed Amazon’s early fall Prime Day price on the Blink Outdoor 2K+ 1-camera kit at

25 Sep, 2026$35$100-65%

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Ring Battery Doorbell 2K at $39.99 on Amazon (was $100)

On September 25, 2026 (morning, America/Chicago), a live Amazon check of ASIN B0FHJ7TKZM showed the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K at $39.99

25 Sep, 2026$40$100-60%

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Matter goes after energy: Silicon Labs unveils 'Smart Energy' solutions

Silicon Labs is spotlighting its Matter Smart Energy solutions, a smart-home standard extension dedicated to energy management, highlighted by the Connectivity Sta

25 Sep, 2026

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Samsung updates SmartThings with a new Explore section and Easy Pair for Matter

Samsung has been updating the SmartThings app consistently across Android, iOS and Tizen OS. The latest change revamps the Explore section, reachable via Menu

23 Sep, 2026

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Home Assistant 2026.9 adds a built-in Matter network topology map

The Home Assistant 2026.9 beta update introduces a built-in Matter network topology map directly into the main interface, reports Matter Alpha. The

21 Sep, 2026

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Amazon Fire TV Cube at $109.99 (was $140)

On September 18, 2026, 9to5Toys reports the Amazon Fire TV Cube at $109.99 (regularly $140, −$30 / ~21%). We re-checked

19 Sep, 2026$110$140-21%

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Lefant M3 robot vac/mop at €299.97 on Amazon.fr (was €999.99)

On September 19, 2026, Clubic’s weekend Amazon roundup highlights the Lefant M3 robot vacuum-mop (12,000 Pa, multi-function dock, dual rotating mops, dToF

19 Sep, 2026€300€1,000-70%

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Roborock Qrevo S Pro at €389.98 on Amazon.fr (was €589.99)

On September 19, 2026, Clubic’s weekend Amazon flash roundup lists the roborock Qrevo S Pro robot vacuum/mop (18,500 Pa) at €389.

19 Sep, 2026€390€590-34%

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LG unveils Homi Portal, its multi-brand smart home hub

At IFA 2026, LG's smart-home subsidiary AtHome (80% LG-owned since 2024) unveiled Homi Portal, a smart-home controller due for release later this year.Unpr

19 Sep, 2026

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Flashed smart switch for Home Assistant: our review (10/10)

Who it's for This review is aimed at people shopping a Behogan product in the maison-connectee category who want real-world use, not a brochure. If Fi

18 Sep, 2026

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Aqara FP400 Spatial Multi-Sensor Ships Globally With Matter Over Thread

Presence sensing just got a Matter-native upgrade from Aqara. On September 16, 2026,

18 Sep, 2026

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Shelly's ThreadLink moves all smart home traffic to Thread, Aqara expands its line

Shelly goes all-in on ThreadBulgarian maker Shelly (Allterco Robotics) is developing ThreadLink, a solution in which not only Matter but all TCP/IP traffic

18 Sep, 2026

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Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro at $149.99 on Amazon (was $229.99)

On September 17, 2026, SammyGuru reports Amazon has the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro at $149.99, down from $229

18 Sep, 2026$150$230-35%

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Bosch connects its heat pumps to Bosch Smart Home thermostats

At IFA 2026, Bosch announced that its Bosch and Buderus heat pumps can now be connected to Bosch Smart Home thermostats

17 Sep, 2026

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Shelly turns its wall displays into Matter controllers for every brand

Shelly has announced a free Matter update for its Wall Display family. It turns these panels into both Matter controllers and Matter devices, letting you bring pro

16 Sep, 2026

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Shelly Firmware 2.8 Turns Wall Displays Into Local Matter Controllers

Most “Matter hub” stories at IFA asked you to buy another box. Shelly instead shipped a software punchline. In its

14 Sep, 2026

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Homey Portal: a $299 tactile dial to control your whole home

A physical controller for the smart home Homey, the Dutch smart home platform owned by LG, has launched the Homey Portal: a round 2.8-inch touchscreen wra

14 Sep, 2026

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Homey Pro 2026 review: the most powerful smart home hub

Who it's for This review is aimed at people shopping a Homey product in the maison-connectee category who want real-world use, not a brochure. If Exce

14 Sep, 2026

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Ugreen Enters the Smart Home Market with Matter Devices

Ugreen, best known for chargers and accessories, is preparing to enter the smart home market. Ahead of IFA, the company announced its first Matter-compatible smart home products, a

12 Sep, 2026

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Shelly Wall Display Becomes a Free Matter Hub With Firmware 2.8.0

Most “Matter hub” launches ask you to buy another box. Shelly is shipping a free over-the-air update instead. Firmware 2.8.0—announced around IFA 2026 and covered

11 Sep, 2026

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Ugreen's HomeAgent H100 Pro runs your smart home locally with on-device AI

NAS maker Ugreen used IFA 2026 to launch HomeAgent, its smart home platform. The H100 Pro hub combines security-camera storage, <

11 Sep, 2026

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IFA 2026: Govee brings conversational AI to smart lighting

At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Govee unveiled a range of smart lighting products powered by AI Lighting Bot 2.0, which lets users create personalized lig

10 Sep, 2026

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Universal Electronics and Eneco launch the TIDE Touch smart thermostat with humidity and proximity sensors

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) and energy company Eneco (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany) announced on September 8 the launch of the TIDE Touch sm

09 Sep, 2026

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Anker MindBase: a Matter 1.5 smart home hub unveiled at IFA 2026

At IFA 2026, Anker unveiled MindBase, a smart home hub combining a Matter 1.5 controller, an on-device AI engine and expa

07 Sep, 2026

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Labor Day: up to 60% off smart home gear at Home Depot

For Labor Day 2026, Home Depot’s sale hits smart home gear, with discounts of up to 60% off across Ring, Blink, Wyze and eufy brands.The d

07 Sep, 2026$20$50-60%

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Google Home Gets a Smarter Gemini With Expanded Voice Controls

The latest Google Home app update is now rolling out, bringing expanded voice controls to Gemini for Home along with smaller changes that should make managing auto

05 Sep, 2026

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Home Assistant 2026.9: smarter security alerts and a Matter network map

The open-source home automation platform Home Assistant released version 2026.9 on September 2, 2026, covered by the project's official blog and <

04 Sep, 2026