Deal: Amazon Smart Thermostat is 30% off, and some of you can get it even cheaper!

by dbadmin | Oct 4, 2024 | Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Deals, News, Smart Home

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Smart thermostats are usually pricey, but their biggest selling point is that they pretty much pay for themselves in long-term savings. That said, you can also wait for the right deals to save even more and get your ROI...

Google Home’s Favorites tab could get this quality-of-life change for climate control (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Oct 4, 2024 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Home, News, Smart Home

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Google Home app could soon add a temperature display to the Climate header on the Favorites tab. Google is also refreshing the QR code scanner within the app for device setup, although the new UI is not very...

Google Home could soon make it easier to control your lights with presets (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Oct 4, 2024 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Home, News, smart bulb, Smart Home

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A future update of Google Home could allow you to create light presets. Users will be able to preset color and brightness for smart lights, making it easier to toggle through different combinations through automation. Google...

Need a smart doorbell? The Blink Video Doorbell is just $30 right now, a 50% discount

by dbadmin | Oct 3, 2024 | Deals, News, security camera, Smart Home

Credit: Roger Fingas / Android Authority Are you looking for a smart doorbell? There are several on the market, and while we usually don’t trust the cheaper ones, this one is awesome considering its lower price point. The Blink Video Doorbell is usually $60, but right...

Turn any appliance into a smart device for just $13 with the Amazon Smart Plug

by dbadmin | Oct 1, 2024 | Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Deals, News, Smart Home

Credit: Roger Fingas / Android Authority Making your home smart can be a bit of a quest, with so many options for lights, switches, smart speakers, and more. You don’t need to replace all your electronics, though. Smart switches allow you to turn anything on or off...

Apple might launch its first-ever smart display next year with new HomeOS

by dbadmin | Sep 29, 2024 | Apple, News, smart displays, Smart Home

Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Apple is reportedly developing a new operating system called “HomeOS.” The company is expected to launch its first smart displays running on HomeOS in 2025. These new devices will offer smart home control and Apple...