by dbadmin | Dec 3, 2025 | Matter, News
TL;DR When Nuki launched its Smart Lock in the US, in introduced a $5.90/month Nuki Premium subscription. Some critical connectivity features like Wi-Fi support and notifications were paywalled behind Premium. Nuki has now decided to do away with Premium...
by dbadmin | Nov 20, 2025 | Matter, News, Smart Home
TL;DR Matter is an open smart home protocol for communication between devices. The new Matter 1.5 standard adds support for smart home cameras, opening up new possibilities. New support is also arriving for soil sensors, helping you automate your garden. Are smart...
by dbadmin | Nov 20, 2025 | Ikea, Matter, News, Philips Hue, Smart Home
Credit: Nabu Casa/Home Assistant TL;DR Home Assistant has launched the $49 Connect ZBT-2 USB adapter to unify Zigbee, Thread, and Matter devices without relying on separate apps or hubs. The adapter simplifies smart home setups by letting users control thousands of...
by dbadmin | Nov 16, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Home, Google Nest Audio, Google Nest Hub, Matter, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority When Google released its first Home smart speaker, I was immediately all in. I had been following the smart home scene for years and couldn’t wait to start implementing some of it; the timing was perfect, too, with my husband...
by dbadmin | Nov 12, 2025 | Google, Google Home, Matter, News, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out enhanced device controls and UI changes in its Google Home Public Preview program. Android users with Matter hubs can now control compatible smart home devices locally for faster response. Design...
by dbadmin | Jul 2, 2025 | Matter, News, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Europe’s best smart lock, the Nuki Smart Lock, has launched in the US. The Matter-compatible lock costs $159 alone, or $299 with the fingerprint-supporting keypad (currently $229 on Amazon). A $5.9 premium monthly...
