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Apple's Smart Home Hub Delayed Again: What Happened and What to Buy Instead

Apple's long-rumored HomePad smart home hub has been pushed from spring to September 2026 because Siri's AI capabilities aren't ready. Here's what we know about the delay, what the device was supposed to be, and what you should buy right now instead of waiting.

March 5, 2026

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Home Assistant 2026.3: Turn Your Android Phone Into a Voice Satellite

Home Assistant 2026.3 turns any Android phone into a voice satellite with wake word detection, adds beautiful water Sankey diagrams, real-time energy tile cards, and 17 new integrations. Here's everything that's new.

March 4, 2026

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IKEA's 21 New Matter Smart Home Products: The Budget-Friendly Way to Go Smart

IKEA just launched 21 new Matter-over-Thread smart home products at budget prices — smart bulbs, plugs, sensors, and remotes that work with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home without needing an IKEA hub.

February 19, 2026

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Matter Protocol: The Future of Smart Home Interoperability

Everything you need to know about Matter, the new smart home standard backed by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung that promises universal device compatibility.

October 1, 2025

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Google Home Redesign: What's New and What's Improved

Google rolled out a major Home app redesign. Here's what changed and whether it actually makes things better.

April 26, 2025

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Amazon Expands Sidewalk Network: What It Means for Your Smart Home

Amazon's mesh network now covers more of America than ever. Here's what the Sidewalk expansion means for smart home users.

March 1, 2025

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Amazon Fall Event 2024: What the New Echo Lineup Means for You

Amazon refreshed its Echo lineup at the September 2024 hardware event. Here is what changed and whether you should upgrade.

September 20, 2024

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WWDC 2024: HomeKit Gets Its Biggest Update in Years

Apple finally gave HomeKit some serious attention at WWDC 2024. Here is what the updates mean for your smart home.

June 28, 2024

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CES 2024: Smart Home Highlights Worth Paying Attention To

A look at the most interesting smart home announcements from CES 2024, from Matter-ready devices to surprisingly useful robot vacuums.

January 5, 2024