ZemiSmart Matter IR blaster and AC controller launch July 3, 2026, bringing legacy infrared appliances into Apple Home, ...

SwitchBot's new Matter-ready ceiling light brings RGBIC effects, smooth dimming, and broad smart home support.

Two days ago, the Open Home Foundation published a pointed editorial statement: the most sustainable smart home device is the one you already own, and you should not have to throw it away because a ...

SeeedStudio sent us a tiny Smart IR Remote hub for review: XIAO Smart IR Mate, or XIAO IR Mate for short. At first glance, it looks like any other WiFi IR blasters, but what makes it interesting is ...

Abstract: The increasing demand for energy-efficient and remotely controllable home automation systems has led to the development of smart home energy management systems. This paper presents the ...

The most convenient control option is a ceiling fan with a remote, and if you want to be able to change the direction of your blades from bed, fixed setting remotes work without coming in contact face ...

For now, only v3.3 is supported as I only own devices using this version. After pairing the devices, it's recommended to assign static IPs in your router. If you reset or re-pair devices the local key ...

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I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...