Amazon is now offering the LIFX LED Color HomeKit Lightstrip for $63.08 shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. Today's offer drops from $90 and is mainly a new all-time low. It saves you $27 off the price we've seen over the past year and undercuts the previous low from a few months ago by an […]

Philips Hue Philips Hue is perhaps the biggest name in smart lighting. The company has been producing excellent smart lighting products for years. And although Philips Hue products are not the cheapest option, they are still very popular thanks to their high quality. However, the company is not resting on its laurels. In 2023, Philips […]

If you've been waiting to make the switch to smart lighting but wanted something a little more stylish than a simple light bulb, then Nanoleaf's new lighting project might be perfect for you. The Nanoleaf Umbra selection, created in collaboration with Umbra, a home decor company based in Toronto, Canada, includes two new lamps that […]

In this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss lots of new smart home news and product releases before getting started with a new air purifier. After a long delay, Ikea is finally adding Matter support to its Dirigera smart hub. It was initially expected a "few months" after launch in 2022, but it will […]

Govee, the smart home lighting company, has launched its latest product, the Neon Rope Light 2, with Matter compatibility (via WiFi) this time around. The Neon Rope Light 2 aims to provide users with easy personalization through its new AI lighting bot feature, allowing them to transform their spaces with individual creativity. Govee has upgraded […]

The official Amazon store is offering its Smart Garage Door Opener Remote for $34.99 shipped, after clipping the $5 off coupon on the page. Compared to its usual $60 price tag, this remote held around $50 through the first half of 2023, rising above MSRP to a high of $74 in early fall and dropping […]

My workspace is what is apparently called an 'unconditioned space', in that it is a lightly insulated garage with no access to my home's central heating system. In the winter that's a problem, so I've resorted to using an oil-filled electric space heater to make the space habitable. The radiator faces its partner, the infrared […]

HomeKit Insider Podcast In this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss lots of new smart home news and product releases before getting started with a new air purifier. After a long delay, Ikea is finally adding Matter support to its Dirigera smart hub. It was initially expected a "few months" after launch in 2022, […]

Update: August Home Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Smart Keypad now matches all-time low: $124.99 shipped. Regularly $250, it is currently undercutting even just the lock for the best deal on August 4th generation smart lock system anywhere. Update: The black model August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 4th Generation has dropped even lower to $140.99 shipped at […]

Update: The black model August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 4th Generation has dropped even lower to $140.99 shipped at Amazon. Details below. Amazon is now offering the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 4th Generation for $148.97 shipped. Normally $230, this is 35% or almost $82 off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. Today's […]

I recently revisited Eve's HomeKit camera and it inspired me to buy my trusty Logitech Circle View camera and see how it continues to stack up against the competition. Circle View offers a simple, motion-activated camera solution for home security, eliminating constant video recording. It features a rugged, weatherproof design with an IP64 rating. HomeKit […]

Amazon is now offering the Eve HomeKit Wired Light Switch for $38.99 shipped. To save, you must clip the coupon on the page. Normally you'd fetch $50, but now you're looking at a 22% price cut. It's the best discount since October of last year and is within $3 of the all-time low. This Eve […]

SwitchBot today announced the launch of the SwitchBot Lock Pro, their next-generation retrofit smart lock, designed for both convenience and security yet easy to install and use, with its retrofit installation method. The SwitchBot Lock Pro is designed to be compatible with a variety of locks available, offering tailor-made retrofit solutions for households in both […]

Sometimes a simple light bulb isn't nice enough to make you feel like you actually have the smart home of the future. You want your lights to look like they jumped off the set of Blade Runner, all multicolored strips and flickering neon. While the lights on this list won't give you the full Cyberpunk […]

After the successful introduction of Aqara's ceiling lamp T1M on the international market (video HERE), the company has left any form of relaxation behind and released even more products on the Chinese market; A smart socket and a smart Zigbee gateway on the wall. Smart Wall Gateway V1 We'll start with the last one, the […]

When it comes to building a smart home, one of the most crucial steps is selecting the right smart home platform. If you make the wrong choice, you might find yourself juggling multiple smartphone apps to control all your devices. Two of the top options available are Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa, but which one […]

Amazon is now offering the Eve Motion Sensor with HomeKit and Matter for $39.96 shipped. You must clip the coupon on the page to capture the savings. This is lower than the usual $50 price tag and saves you 20%. It's a new all-time low, $5 less than our previous Black Friday mention, and it's […]

The official Amazon store is offering a Lightning Deal on its Smart Garage Door Opener Remote for $34.99 shipped, after clipping the $5 off coupon on the page. Compared to its usual $60 price tag, this remote held around $50 through the first half of 2023, rising above MSRP to a high of $74 in […]

Back in 2011, when Apple first introduced iCloud, it was Steve Jobs who announced the news. He mentioned that Apple would provide 5GB of free storage for iPhone owners to use for mail, documents, and backups. Today, Apple still offers the same amount of free storage, but many users find it insufficient and end up […]

The T1M Ceiling Lamp may be Aqara's first official lighting product to grace international consumers, and with two lamps in one it certainly has a lot to offer. It uses Zigbee 3.0, so it does require an Aqara hub, but if your hub has been updated to use Matter, it can be exposed to any […]

Now that the Homepod mini is so accessible and the new HomePod is getting rave reviews, HomeKit is starting to grow in popularity. Sure, the catalog isn't as robust as Amazon Alexa or Google Home, but the appeal of a premium, Apple-powered smart home is undeniable. And while HomeKit is an incredibly secure platform, it's […]

I have been using Philips Hue smart lights for almost ten years. The company's colorful lights, dimmer switches, and motion sensors are among the most reliable, responsive smart devices in my home. Hue's stuff is expensive, but thanks to the bridge and the Zigbee mesh network, the lights, remote controls and sensors don't have to […]

Light switches may be seen as mundane by some, but smart switches offer convenience and a modern touch to your home. With the ability to control your lighting with an app or voice command from anywhere, smart switches like the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch Dimmer KS220 are a game-changer. This top pick is […]

In this episode of HomeKit Insider, your presenters discuss several new product launches and postulate how Apple could leverage AI in the smart home. Aqara announced two new products this week. They first went back to Kickstarter for their new U200 door lock, while also releasing the T1M ceiling light. The door lock is a […]

Last week I looked at the state of HomeKit Secure Video. While I agree that it will take a lot of work to meet user needs in 2024, I also agree that it is still the best way for privacy-minded people to use smart home cameras. The Eve Cam is one of the best cameras […]

Aqara, a top manufacturer of smart home devices, decided to seek funding for a new smart lock through a major crowdfunding platform, and the response was overwhelming. The funding goal on Kickstarter was set at just $10,000, but the project has now raised over $250,000. That's an impressive $240,000 above the initial target, showing a […]

The official Nanoleaf Amazon store is currently offering its Elements Wood Look Hexagons 7-panel Smarter Kit for $149.99 shipped, after applying the $50 off coupon on the page. This kit typically retails for $250, but in 2023 discounts have been frequent, averaging one or two per month, often up to $200, with occasional drops to […]

Unlike Amazon Alexa and Google Home, there aren't many Apple HomeKit hubs available. In fact, your main options are the HomePod mini and the Apple TV 4K, both of which work well as HomeKit hubs but have different purposes. If you're trying to decide between the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K as your HomeKit […]

While HomeKit may lag behind the competition in other smart home categories, Apple's platform supports a surprising number of smart blinds and smart window shades. These handy gadgets allow you to open and close them with your HomeKit app or voice commands, while also allowing you to program daily schedules or control them remotely. Smart […]

LIFX, a leader in smart home lighting, has recently introduced a new line of HomeKit-connected smart outdoor lights, marking a significant advancement in enhancing the aesthetics of outdoor homes. This lineup includes LED string lights, Outdoor Neon Flex, an LED spotlight, and smart LED path lighting, all of which are now available to homeowners. These […]

It's all well and good having piles of colorful lighting on the inside of your home, but what about the outside? LIFX looks to enhance the dull, white or yellow-lit exterior of your home with some very enticing HomeKit-connected smart bulbs, bringing the color in some very cool ways. LIFX's new outdoor range has some […]

After originally releasing the company's T1M ceiling light in China last summer, the company is announcing that the T1M is now available to international consumers. This smart lamp features a white main light, with a full color gradient ring for everyday use and respectful accent lighting. The T1M ceiling lamp is available in Aqara's Amazon […]

If you're in the market for an Apple HomeKit hub, your options are limited. While many users opt for a HomePod or HomePod mini to act as the central hub for their smart home, you can also use Apple TV in this role. Setting up a HomePod automatically designates it as a HomeKit hub, but […]