by dbadmin | Nov 28, 2025 | News, Samsung, Smart Home
TL;DR Samsung introduced advertisements on its Family Hub refrigerators earlier this year. While there was an option for disabling ads, this also meant losing widget functionality. An owner now shares that a new update allows ads to be turned off without losing access...
by dbadmin | Nov 27, 2025 | Black Friday, Deals, News, Smart Home
Credit: Amazon As Black Friday looms, new deals are still flowing in, and the savings on the WYZE Cam v4 are certainly worth a look for anyone looking to enhance their smart home setup. The two-pack is now available for just $39.96, slashed down from the regular price...
by dbadmin | Nov 24, 2025 | Google, Google Gemini, Google Home, News, Smart Home
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out fixes for Gemini for Home. For the voice assistant, the fixes cover media, answers, and Gemini Live. There are also a couple of changes for the Google Home app. Gemini first started arriving for...
by dbadmin | Nov 24, 2025 | Black Friday, Deals, News, security camera, Smart Home
Credit: Amazon For anyone interested in stepping up their home security game, the Arlo Essential 2K Security Camera 2025 deal is worth checking out. Priced at only $69.99 during Black Friday, that’s 30% off the regular price of $99.99 for the two-camera bundle. These...
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...
