Quick Summary Apple’s Adaptive Lighting feature, which enables your lights to change colour temperature automatically, is now coming to Matter-enabled smart lights and bulbs. The upgrade will arrive in iOS 18. One of the most interesting smart home features in ‘s HomeKit platform is Adaptive Lighting, a clever feature that changes the tone of your smart lights from dawn till dusk. It’s been there since 14 but it’s also quite limited in terms of the lights you can use with it: you can use HomeKit-compliant… Read More »Apple’s iOS 18 smart home upgrade will light up your life – automatically

While solar energy has become popular over the years, due to its costs and practicality, many people are still hesitant to make the switch. But as the new Labour government has unveiled plans to fit millions of UK homes with solar panels to bring down energy bills and tackle the climate crisis, it’s time for homeowners to look into the benefits of solar power. Solar-powered home technology definitely isn’t new, as many roofs already have solar panels fitted. Some smart home devices also use solar… Read More »Energy expert says everyone should switch to solar panels – here’s why

QUICK SUMMARY The Google Home app has been given an exciting upgrade to make it easier to control the upcoming Nest Thermostat. Updates included easier and more accessible icons and controls on the Dashboard and Favourites menu. The updated Google Home app is available in Public Preview for select users. Ahead of the launch of the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen), the Home app has been upgraded to make it easier to control and customise the new smart thermostat. The upgrades include a complete redesign… Read More »Google Home app upgrade makes it easier to control the upcoming Nest thermostat

When life is undeniably busy and the weeks just seem to fly by, it can be difficult finding a second to sit down, let alone get organised. It’s even worse you and your family are constantly on the go, making it impossible to keep a track of everyone and their whereabouts. If this sounds familiar, you’ve stumbled across the right article.  I’ve recently been trying out the , a digital 15″ display that centralises your schedule, appointments and calendar all in the same place. You… Read More »Skylight Smart Calendar review: an organiser’s dream

QUICK SUMMARY Ring has launched a new generation of its Battery Video Doorbell. The new model has head-to-toe HD video, so you can better see packages that have been left on your doorstep. The Ring Battery Video Doorbell is available to pre-order now for £99.99 / $99.99. Ring has just announced its new Battery Video Doorbell. The latest generation of Ring’s bestselling doorbell, the Ring Battery Video Doorbell has improved video and field of view, so you can better see what’s happening outside your property… Read More »Ring’s new affordable video doorbell can now see packages left on your doorstep

Quick Summary Google has rolled out a software update for the Nest Wifi Pro that fixes a couple of features and brings in improvements. The update started rolling out from 21 August and it has a build version of 3.73.424613.  has offered a in its portfolio for a number of years now. The first arrived in the form of Google Wifi in 2016, followed by a renamed in 2019. In 2022, Google then released Nest Wifi Pro, which delivered Thread and Matter support and while… Read More »Google Nest Wifi Pro owners will be thrilled by the new free upgrade rolling out now

Quick Summary Apple is reportedly working on a new digital assistant. It won’t replace Siri; instead it’s designed for Apple’s robotic devices. We won’t see it at . But is reportedly working on a new personal assistant – not to replace Siri, but to hang out with them in your home. Siri will remain as your personal digital assistant on devices such as the 16 and M-series Macs such as the imminent M4 Macs, and with the arrival of Apple Intelligence in the next versions of… Read More »Apple’s Siri could get more than a massive update: it could get a super-powered friend

QUICK SUMMARY Govee has launched a second generation of its popular Permanent Outdoor Lights, first released in 2023. The new lights offer enhanced brightness, improved reliability and new Matter capability, all at the same price as the original Permanent Outdoor Lights. The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 are available to buy in three sizes, ranging from £179.99/$179.99 to £449.99/$449.99. They come in black or white, and can be purchased from Govee’s website or Amazon. After a substantial amount of feedback, Govee has launched a second… Read More »Govee’s new smart outdoor lights offer so much more than the previous generation – all for the same price

QUICK SUMMARY Eufy has launched a new smart lock. The E330 is packed with lock-unlock features and an impressive HD camera so you can use it as a lock, security camera and video doorbell in one. The Eufy Video Smart Lock E330 is available to buy now for £331 / $279.99 but in the US, it’s currently on sale. Eufy has added to its line-up of smart locks with the Eufy Video Smart Lock E330. A 3-in-1 device, the Eufy Video Smart Lock E330 is… Read More »The Eufy E330 is a smart lock, security camera and video doorbell in one