Smart Home

Sudden End Electricity Provider Halts Private Customer Business–Blames Government

The green energy provider Grüüün will cease its residential customer operations on Oct. 31, 2026. The reason is planned changes in energy policy.

Ambiano is one of Aldi's most successful private labels.

Household Appliances and Beauty What You Should Know About Aldi's Ambiano Brand

Why Are Ambiano Products Often So Affordable? Key Reasons Behind Aldi's Successful Brand

Apple has unveiled a whole range of new smart home gadgets.

HomeView, HomePod Mini 2 and Apple TV 4K Apple Launches Smart Home Initiative With New Devices

Apple Makes Homes Smarter With New Smart Home Products For customers in this country, however, there are limitations.

Smart window sensors help save on heating costs and secure the home.

Smart Home Assistants Smart Window Sensors Save Heating Costs and Enhance Security

For a small investment, gain more security and reduce energy loss: What modern window sensors can truly offer.

Reader Campaign Reader Testers Wanted: Try Somat Smartwash in Everyday Life

White smart home camera with a black lens cover on a light wood surface. In the background, blurred curtains and warm light sources are visible in an interior setting.

What Customers Need to Know Is This Corporation About to Acquire the Smart Home Pioneer Shelly?

Schneider Electric to Acquire Shelly: What the Billion-Dollar Deal Means for Users, Devices, and Subscriptions

A gray robotic lawn mower with turquoise details moves across a lush green lawn.

Safe Through the Cold Winterizing Your Robotic Lawn Mower: Avoid This Mistake That Can Ruin the Battery

When storing a robotic lawn mower for the winter, the battery level is crucial. Here's why neither a fully charged nor a completely drained battery is ideal.

Presentation Still in October Apple and LG Plan to Launch Joint Products on the Market

Apple and LG are collaborating on several smart home products: a smart lock, video doorbell, thermostat, temperature sensor, and cameras.

The image shows a compact, round smart speaker with a dark gray fabric cover and a black top. A blue-turquoise light ring glows at the upper edge. Several control buttons are visible on the top. The speaker is placed on a dark surface, with the background blurred and also dark.

Bizarre Language Error Is This the Craziest Alexa Bug of the Year?

Alexa repeats the same syllable for several minutes for some users. Amazon confirms the unusual bug and is already working on a fix.

Three people stand side by side on a rooftop overlooking a cityscape. All are dressed in dark clothing, with the person on the right also wearing glasses. In the background, several buildings, a high-rise, and a construction crane are visible under a cloudy sky.

A New Case The Doorbell Rings? "The Three Investigators" Now Answer with Ring

Justus, Peter, and Bob now respond to the doorbell. Ring introduces new Quick Replies featuring the original voices of the Three Investigators.

Recipe Search Gets Smarter Thermomix Gets AI Boost

Vorwerk enhances the Thermomix with AI: In addition to a cooking assistant, users will also receive a translation feature for international recipes.

New Interfaces Google Home Opens Up to External AI Agents

Google Home Gains Support for External AI Agents The systems can control smart home devices and analyze data.

New Starting in 2027 Apple Plans to Expand Smart Home with Camera

Apple is reportedly working on its own surveillance camera. New information reveals just how concrete these plans have become.

Why Smart Homes Are Older Than Most People Think

Before Alexa, apps, and Wi-Fi Smart Homes Existed 100 Years Ago! This Technology Proves It

Smart home technology predates Alexa. These analog devices laid the foundation for today's connected technology decades ago.

Man Relaxing at Home While Robot Vacuum Cleans

Household Appliance as Witness Robot Vacuum Exposes Wife, Husband Sent to Jail

A man secretly films his wife with a vacuum robot. Despite winning the case, he is sentenced to five months in prison in Taiwan.

From Kitchen to Smart Home Who Really Stands Behind Lidl's Silvercrest Brand?

Under the name Silvercrest, Lidl has been selling kitchen appliances and electronic items from various manufacturers for decades.

In Germany Amazon Significantly Raises Prices for Echo, Kindle and Fire TV

Amazon is now raising the prices of numerous devices in Germany as well. Affected products include Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and Eero.

Google Unveils Its New Home Speaker in Germany

Competition for Amazon Echo Google Unveils New Home Speaker in Germany

Google is bringing its new smart home speaker, featuring its in-house AI Gemini, to Germany.

Update Amazon Expands Alexa+ to Make Connected Devices Smarter

Amazon Expands Alexa+ With New Features The AI voice assistant is set to make controlling smart home devices and services easier.

Walks in the park can quickly turn into a nightmare for dog owners.

Via Satellite Dog Run Away? This Smart Collar Will Track Him Anywhere

A new gadget is set to help with runaway pets. The Fi Ultra tracks dogs via satellite, independent of mobile networks.

Alleged high-tech climate devices often turn out to be simple fans.

Fake Air Conditioners Online Why Many Mini Refrigerators Overpromise

Miracle Air Conditioners Flood Social Media; Consumer Advocates Warn: Devices May Not Deliver as Advertised

Two kitchen appliances are being recalled.

Current Recall Due to Fire and Injury Risks: Temu Warns About Kitchen Appliances

Temu Recalls Air Fryer and Crepe Maker Owners are advised to immediately stop using the devices due to safety risks.

A safety defect can become dangerous with certain Zwilling grills

Risk of Electric Shock! Well-Known Manufacturer Recalls Electric Grill

Zwilling Recalls Certain Enfinigy Contact Grills Due to Potential Electric Shock Hazard; Users Urged to Act Immediately

The Markslöjd Ceiling Light Is Being Recalled

Warning Deadly Electric Shock Risk! Manufacturer Recalls Lamps

Manufacturer Markslöjd Recalls Heaven Ceiling Lights Due to Life-Threatening Risk

With AI and Camera New Dyson Fan Tracks Users

Dyson Expands Product Line with Fan Featuring Camera and AI Dyson is expanding its product line with a fan equipped with a camera and artificial intelligence. The airflow automatically follows users around the room.

First Test Alexa+ Launches in Germany: How Amazon's New AI Performs

Amazon introduces Alexa+ with a comprehensive AI update for its voice assistant in Germany. Our first impression in the test.

Live Images and Floor Plans Freely Accessible AI Developer Discovers Major Data Breach in Vacuum Robots

A KI expert accidentally discovers a massive vulnerability in vacuum robots, gaining access to 7,000 devices and their data.

IKEA offers a wide range of smart home products, including hubs, lamps, switches, and speakers.

Price Increase Ikea Makes Smart Home Products Really Expensive

In Germany, Ikea has raised the price of the Dirigera hub to 74.99 euros. This represents an increase of 15 euros, or about 25 percent.

It's been years since Google launched its own smart home speaker.

With Gemini New Google Home Speakers Are Coming

It's been years since Google released its own smart home speaker. Now, new models are expected to arrive.

Takes care of feeding and cleaning Effortless Aquarium? This Model Practically Takes Care of Itself

An Effortless Aquarium: This AI model automatically handles maintenance, feeding, and monitoring, and can be controlled via an app.