Smart Homes

IMC 2026: Why Qubo sees India's smart home future in AI devices, not hubs

As Apple and Samsung push centralised smart home systems, India's Qubo is betting on AI-powered devices, local processing and country-specific use cases to drive adoption in a price-sensitive market

Apple's smart home push could test a market still struggling with adoption

Samsung SmartThings update and new local-control features come as Apple reportedly prepares a wider smart home push, while Matter and on-device processing aim to address compatibility and reliability

Apple partners with LG on doorbells, lock, thermostat in smart home push

The products will be part of an ecosystem of devices that work with Apple's new smart home hub, as well as an upgraded HomePod mini and fresh TV set-top box

How smart home is becoming interface between AI agents and physical world

Google, Amazon, Samsung and Apple are connecting AI agents with smart home devices, making home platforms an increasingly important interface between AI and the physical world

Apple may launch smart home display with AI Siri around iOS 27 rollout

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple could launch its anticipated smart home display later this year once the upgraded Siri features are ready, likely around the release of iOS 27

IKEA launches smart home products compatible with Alexa, Google, Apple Home

IKEA expands its connected home lineup with 21 new Matter-compatible smart products, including bulbs, sensors, remotes, and plugs

Apple to expand home device lineup beyond speakers in 2026: What to expect

Apple is reportedly planning a major refresh of its Home lineup for 2026, with new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini, and new additions like the HomePod Touch, a video doorbell, and a security camera

Apple to expand smart home mfg with tabletop robot and home hub in Vietnam

For the upcoming home hub and the later robot, the company is teaming up with BYD Co, a Chinese firm best known for its electric vehicles but increasingly involved in Apple's hardware supply chain

Google launches Gemini AI-powered Nest Cams, Doorbell and Home Speaker

Google's new Nest Cams, Doorbell, and Home Speaker use Gemini for Home AI for smarter alerts, video summaries, and immersive audio, with Walmart offering compatible partner devices

Intelligently yours: Enter the world of gadgets and gizmos for a smart home

From where to begin your smart home journey to a list of Internet of Things (IoT)-ready products, here is everything you need to know

Apple's inaugural AI-powered smart home hub may launch in 2025: Report

The smart home display is expected to serve as a central hub, allowing users to control other smart home devices directly from a single interface

Soon, setting up Matter-certified smart home devices will become easier

Matter is an open-source, royalty-free connectivity standard that enables smart home devices from different manufacturers to work together

Year in review: 5 consumer technology innovations that turned heads in 2024

From the widespread adoption of generative AI in consumer devices to expansion of digital ecosystems, the year 2024 defined the consumer technology space with following innovations

Apple mulls smart home doorbell with support for facial recognition: Report

Reportedly, Apple is planning to expand its smart home products portfolio with Apple Intelligence-powered devices, including a wall-mounted iPad, a robotic tabletop device, a smart home camera

Apple set for big releases in 2025: AirTag and smart home products expected

Reportedly, Apple's second-generation AirTag will boast enhanced range, a new wireless chip, and better privacy features. It is expected to launch in mid-2025

Apple eyes smart home expansion with new devices and AI software: Report

Apple had collaborated with Google and Amazon to develop a smart home protocol called Matter, allowing cross-platform compatibility between home devices and accessories

Reckitt Benckiser starts talks on $7.9 billion homecare assets sale

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is helping Reckitt on evaluating options for its formula brand Mead Johnson, including a potential sale, according to the people

Apple introduces HomePod mini in midnight colour: Price, features, more

Priced at Rs 10,990, the HomePod mini in midnight is available for pre-order, with sale set to commence from July 17

Amazon Alexa, Google Home top privacy risks in smart home devices: Study

A study by Surfshark's research hub revealed that one in 10 smart home apps collects user data for tracking purposes

Xiaomi launches smart home appliances alongside Redmi Pad SE and Buds 5A

Xiaomi's new range of smart home appliances includes Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10 and a portable Handheld Garment Steamer