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Best smart thermostats that don't require a C wire 2025
Smart sensing Not in the mood to rewire your home for a smart thermostat? These are the best options that don't need a C wire.
Google Home Public Preview snags CO alarm and expanded smart lock support
A watchful gaze Google detailed what's next for its Public Preview testers in the Home app.
Google Home's presence sensing is getting smarter in latest test
Smarter sensing Google is experimenting with using speakers, displays, streaming sticks, and game consoles to detect whether you're home or away.
Google and MediaTek teamed up on a Google Home-ready chipset
CES 2025 MediaTek announced the new MT7903 Wi-Fi chip, designed for speedy Wi-Fi 6E connectivity for Thread and Matter smart home tech.
Google resolves issue causing Nest speakers, displays to fail answering basic requests
Smart again The problem led to Nest products being unable to answer simple commands, like requests for the time or weather.
Best smart LED light strips 2025
Then there was light! These are the best smart LED light strips that can be used to light up your kitchen cabinets, desks, TVs, or to create the right mood lighting.
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Lighting Vibes Unlocked Simple, straight-line LEDs with limitless possibilities for color and brightness.
Google Home Public Preview lets you test 'Gemini in Assistant' on Nest devices
Combining Strengths Google kicked off a test involving "Gemini in Assistant" for Nest devices.
