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Apple set to ramp up smart home efforts: new hub and security camera incoming
Apple has been a bit quiet on the smart home hardware front - the latest HomePod launched in early 2023 and we haven’t had a ...
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Amazon Echo Spot (2nd gen) vs Echo (4th gen): What’s the difference?
The Amazon Echo Spot launched in July, 2024 and it is the second generation of the device. It comes in three colour options of Black, White and Ocean Blue and it costs £79.99 / $79.99. The Echo is in ...
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Amazon Echo Show 5 vs Echo Show 8: What’s the difference?
Amazon has a range of smart speakers and displays in its Echo line up. On the smart display front, there is everything from the largest Echo Hub, to the smallest Echo Spot, while the speakers see the ...
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Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) vs Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen): What’s the difference?
The first Nest Learning Thermostat launched 13 years ago back in 2011, followed by the 2nd generation in 2012. Google then acquired Nest Labs in 2014 and the third generation of the popular thermostat ...
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How to connect your Ikea Trådfri smart bulbs to Apple HomeKit
Ikea’s Trådfri smart bulbs and smart home devices are much cheaper than the likes of Philips Hue – and there are a number of options available too – so it’s a good way of connecting up your home ...
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How to get Ikea Trådfri smart light bulbs working with Philips Hue
Did you know that you can get Ikea’s Trådfri smart light bulbs showing up – and controllable – within your Philips Hue app? Yes, you really can fill your whole house up with smart bulbs without ...
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How to use Alexa Drop In, Announcements and Calling on your Amazon Echo speaker
Amazon’s Alexa is a brilliant communicator, loaded with features for talking to your friends and family. Drop In and Alexa Announcements make a great home intercom system, and you can also use Alexa ...
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Blink Sync Module XR stretches home security range
Amazon-owned smart security camera specialist Blink has taken the covers off of the Sync Module XR, a new hub that extends ...
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Latest launch wants to tidy up the messy smart home standard
Matter 1.4 is here to save the day… at least that’s what the team at the Connectivity Standards Alliance will be hoping. The smart home standard has endured a rocky couple of years since it launched ...
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How to play podcasts on Alexa with your Amazon Echo
If you’re a fan of the latest and greatest podcasts, Alexa can be a great way to keep up with your favorites – especially as Amazon has made it easier to get podcasts from a range of providers, ...
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How to update your Google Home, Nest Mini, Nest Audio or Nest Hub
Your Google and Nest smart speakers receive new features and tricks all the time, so keeping them updated with the latest software is an absolute must. After all, you want them to be as smart as ...