Google has announced that the Google Home Max will lose sound detection from 8 May. In an email to Nest Aware users, the tech giant stated that the feature was being removed but didn’t give a reason.

The Eero Outdoor 7 finally delivers on the long-awaited desire from Eero users for dedicated outdoor Wi-Fi. Its rugged, weatherproof design and powerful Wi-Fi 7 capabilities make it a superb solution ...

Abode, one of The Ambient‘s top picks in the DIY smart home security system space, is expanding its ecosystem with the launch of an Apple TV app and an update to its Android TV app. Abode users will ...

Victrola’s line of Stream turntables – which already feature Sonos smarts – are getting a big boost thanks to a software update. The Stream turntables, which have Sonos integration built-in, will now ...

SwitchBot has officially launched its new Roller Shade range; smart blinds that set themselves apart from rivals with an adjustable design and replaceable fabric. Unlike traditional motorized shades ...

Eufy, the smart home brand from the big Anker umbrella, has taken the covers off of a couple of new smart locks, both of which boast a built-in video doorbell and one that features a touchscreen. The ...

Back in January, smart heating specialist Ecobee took the covers off of its latest device: the Smart Thermostat Essential. The new smart home temperature controller now available now, priced at ...

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Smart security specialist Arlo has announced new partnerships with Samsung SmartThings, beefing up the security offerings for users of both platforms. Arlo’s integration with Samsung SmartThings will ...

We already knew that Apple is rumored to be working on a smart home doorbell that could rival the likes of Ring, Eufy, Aqara and Arlo, and now we’ve got a few extra details thanks to a tipster.

When Amazon’s digital assistant turned 10 at the end of last year, I wrote an op-ed that said, “It’s hard not to feel that Alexa has hit a bit of a plateau.” And now, after a decade of quietly running ...

Amazon has just pulled the covers off its new version of Alexa – called Alexa+ – at an event in New York. With new Head of Devices and Services, Panos Panay, giving an emotional welcome to the new ...