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Philips Hue expands with new Bridge Pro, a doorbell and new light strips

The biggest issue with the current Hue Bridge is its relatively low device count, with only 50 lights officially supported. It sounds like a lot, but with light strips, bulbs, lamps, outdoor lighting ...
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One of our favorite TP-Link WiFi 7 Mesh systems is 25% off right now

You can’t go wrong with installing a Mesh system in your home and this incredible TP-Link Deco BE25 deal is too good to resist. TP-Link devices are a staple when it ...
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Netgear Orbi 870 Series Review

A great mesh system, the Netgear Orbi 870 Series comes in at half the price of the top-end 970 Series. It’s very fast at close range, although speeds did drop off at distance (switching to a wired ...
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Aqara teams up with A-OK for Matter smart shades

Aqara is finally getting serious about smart blinds. The Chinese company has just announced a collaboration with A-OK, a veteran in the motorized shading world, to launch a full suite of ...
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Swann’s EVO Doorbell talks to your visitors so you don’t have to

Swann’s latest smart doorbell has finally landed in the UK… and this one can actually talk back. The new EVO Wireless Video Doorbell is the first to ship with SwannShield, the company’s AI-powered ...
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WiiM Sound looks like a HomePod with a display

After making a name for itself budget-friendly streamers and amps, WiiM is has taken the covers off of a dedicated smart speaker. The new WiiM Sound is the company’s first all-in-one smart speaker, ...
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Govee’s new Skyline Kit adds a glowing horizon to your walls

Govee’s intriguing new Strip Light with Skyline Kit is now available, offering a fresh take on ambient lighting with a wall-mounted setup designed to create horizon inspired lighting to any room. This ...
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Brilliant back from the dead with 2nd-gen Smart Home Control

Brilliant NextGen is back with a second-gen version of its Smart Home Control wall panel; and while it looks the same on the outside, there’s a lot more happening under the hood this time around. The ...
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Sonos and Ikea part ways: No more Symfonisk speakers

After nearly a decade of quirky lamp speakers, sneaky bookshelf units, and picture frames that could belt out Beyoncé, the Sonos and Ikea mash-up is officially over, with the Symfonisk line being ...
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Ring wants Gen Z to turn their security cams into bird cams this spring

Ring is giving away 50 of its Stick Up Outdoor Battery Cameras to young Brits this spring… but not to catch porch pirates or spy on the neighbours. Instead, it’s all about remote birdwatching. The ...
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Wiz unveils cheaper ticket to the HDMI smart light syncing party

Signify, parent company of Philips Hue, has taken the covers off of a more affordable way to immersive TV lighting. But it’s not another Hue Play HDMI Sync Box that’s been unveiled, instead its sister ...