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Friday Labs Announces WiFi-Enabled HomeKit Smart Lock

Paul Morris·May 3, 2017

Friday Labs is continuing to assist the rise of the home automation revolution with the introduction of a new HomeKit-compatible WiFi-enabled smart lock. The company claims that the new Friday Lock is "the world smallest smart lock", with the hardware also looking to try and solve a number of the criticisms which have been cast onto smart lock hardware in the past.

Rumor: Apple Likely To Announce Siri-Powered Smart Speaker At WWDC 2017

Paul Morris·May 1, 2017

According to a new rumor, Apple is very likely to announce Siri-powered smart speaker device at WWDC 2017 in June. Here are the details.

Apple’s Siri-Powered Speaker Could Feature Mac Pro-Like Design, WWDC Debut Possible

Paul Morris·April 29, 2017

Deal Alert: Get Three Philips Hue Bulbs + Hub Starter Kit For $168 Down From $200

Oliver Haslam·April 28, 2017

Fans of home automation can pick up something of a bargain right now, with the latest third-generation Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance Starter Kit available for just $168, down from the usual asking price of $200 which is the price the kit is currently selling for at other online stores.

Google Home Can Now Identify Multiple Users By Their Voice

Oliver Haslam·April 21, 2017

Google's personal assistant for the home, the aptly named Google Home, has today received the update that many have been waiting for, which gives it the ability to differentiate between different users in a household by voice for the first time.

Logitech Pop Smart Button Is Now Compatible With Apple HomeKit

Oliver Haslam·April 19, 2017

IKEA Enters Home Automation Space With Tradfri Line Of Smart Bulbs

Oliver Haslam·March 29, 2017

Swedish furniture and accessory store IKEA has today announced its own range of smart lighting called Trådfri, which is Swedish for "wireless." Here are the details.

Philips Announces New Hue E14 Candle Smart Bulb, Here Are The Details

Sameed Khan·March 18, 2017

Philips today announced a new addition to its line of Hue bulbs for the smart home, called the Philips Hue E14 candle light bulb. Here are the details.

iLuv Launches HomeKit-Compatible Rainbow8 Smart Bulb, Works Without Hub

Oliver Haslam·March 16, 2017

Here’s A Look At The First Apple HomeKit Homes [Video]

Oliver Haslam·March 16, 2017

Home builder KB Home took a local news channel on a tour of one of its homes, complete with heavy integration of Apple's HomeKit home automation technology.

Next Generation Home Automation Devices By Nest Detailed In New Report

Oliver Haslam·March 9, 2017

Next generation home automation devices by Alphabet-owned Nest have been detailed in a new report. Here's everything you need to know.

Sonos Announces $699 PLAYBASE Speaker For TVs, Here Are The Details

Paul Morris·March 7, 2017

Amazon Working On New Alexa Devices With Phone Calling And Intercom Features

Paul Morris·March 4, 2017

Amazon's Alexa-powered hardware has been so successful and so well-received on a global scale that the company plans to introduce at least one new device this year with Alexa capabilities, which could include phone calling and more.