Google reportedly works on an AI-powered feature that could improve the way you interact with your smart home devices.
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If you use Elan Control Systems for your home automation, you'll be happy to learn that the Phyn Plus and Moen Flo water monitors now integrates with the system to streamline your automation needs.
If you like the idea of the Phyn Plus, but it was too large for your area, or you felt it cost too much, you should check out the second generation that's smaller, lighter and $200 cheaper.
Samsung has released SmartThings Energy, a tool to give real-time visibility into your home's electricity utilization in order to help reduce usage and cost, built into the SmartThings ecosystem.
If you worry about water usage or what would happen if your house sprung a leak, check out the Phyn Plus, a whole home water sensor that breaks down your usage and can shut your water in an emergency.
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A new Nest smart display called Nest Hub Max made a quick appearance on the Google Store a few hours ago before its listing was taken down. It has a 10-inch HD screen and a built-in Nest camera.
Amazon could begin testing its Vesta domestic robot in employees' homes later this year, accompanying users to areas of the house where they might not be able to speak to an Alexa-powered Echo device.
Leveraging a Raspberry Pi, some coding, and a microphone, a maker has built a home automation system that can be controlled by playing melodies from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Elgato just succeeded in being the first major manufacturer to offer a HomeKit compatible switched plug for the UK market. And they have some clever energy saving features, too.
In the quest to automate everything in the home, Jalousier is launching a new module with sensors, a wireless connection, and a nifty app designed to integrate your window blinds once and for all.
A recent report reveals that Google is not content with the evolution of its daughter company, and is looking to speed up its smart home efforts by building a competitor for Amazon Echo.
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Researchers discovered a number of smart home devices that leaked user data, including Nest's learning thermostat and a security camera that broadcasted completely non-encrypted video streams.
Nexia has announced that they will be integrating with Amazon Echo in Q1, 2016, allowing customers to control automations in their house by simply talking to the device.
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Does a robotic vacuum have what it take to actually save you from your weekly chores? We go hands-on and review iRobot's 980, its new camera and Wifi equipped robotic vacuum cleaner, to find out.
Nest announced an updated version of its learning thermostat earlier this week, and it was officially released just yesterday. We picked one up to check out all the new features and additions.
SmartThings just released version 2.0 bringing new features such as battery backup, local processing, and more - and with this release, they are debuting a new selection of compatible devices as well.
Nest has introduced a new version of its popular "learning" thermostat with a larger, sharper screen, more customization options, more temperature sensors, and a cool new feature call Farsight.
SmartThings has released an update for their home automation app for Windows Phone and it adds firmware installation options, a revamped SmartSetup Screen, light dimming options, and more.
Microsoft is gearing up to make sure its name is known in the IOT and Home Automation space, with a strategic new group building out software to hiring new employees, Microsoft is playing to win.
Microsoft is opening up a new accelerator program in which it is looking to work with home automation startups at its campus in Redmond, Washington and is teaming up with American Family Insurance.
Apple's rumored move into the smart home market may have been over-hyped. A report claims the company is simply looking to expand its certification program instead of launching a new platform.
Next week, Apple is expected to announce their vision for home-automation and as you would expect, iOS will be at the center of this platform if all things go according to their plan.
