Dutch smart home hub manufacturer Athom has added new energy-monitoring capabilities to the app for its Homey series of smart home hubs and Homey cloud services. The company also announced the new…
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Still using Apple’s old Home architecture? Get ready for a big change
It’s been more than two years since Apple pulled the switch on an all-new architecture for its smart home app, but there are still plenty of users who are hanging onto the…
Ikea’s first Thread-enabled smart home device has been spotted
It took Ikea some time for Ikea to get onto the Matter bandwagon, and now that it’s on board, there’s growing evidence the home furnishings giant is about to wade deeper into…
Decade-old Nest Protect smoke detector finally lands on Google’s Home app
For years, owners of Google’s Nest Protect smoke detector have been asking when their devices would make the leap from the older Nest app to Google Home, and the answer was always the…
InkPoster’s digital art displays need power only to upload a new image
The InkPoster, unveiled at CES 2025, aims to revolutionize the display market with a low-power, high-resolution alternative to power-hungry LCD displays. Developed through a collaboration between PocketBook, E Ink, and Sharp, these…
Meet TechHive, the new PCWorld home for smart home tech
PCWorld has been publishing reviews, news, and analysis of cutting-edge personal tech for more than 40 years. Over this time, we’ve built incredible trust with readers and manufacturers alike. Today, we’re thrilled…
This smart gadget presses physical buttons from your phone, now just $20
“Hey Google, turn off the lights!” is what my kid says every night after he’s gone up the stairs to his loft bed — and a second later, this SwitchBot Button Pusher…
Remotely control your outlets with Kasa Smart Plugs, now 2 for $13
Ever wish you could turn a particular outlet on and off without using a physical light switch? Maybe for an outlet that isn’t even hooked up to a light switch? With smart…
Guard your packages from porch pirates with a Loxx Boxx, now $100 off
Tired of your packages being stolen by porch pirates? You can actually do something about it — by getting a Loxx Boxx, which is essentially a smart home locker that securely receives…
6 smart home automation myths dispelled
If you’d love to automate your home but you’re unsure where to start, let us dispel some myths for you: You don’t have to be a techie to automate your home. Smart…