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A modern SwitchBot Hub 2 device is displayed prominently on a wooden table in a living room setting. The device shows a large digital display with the number 26 and a symbol indicating 62% humidity. In the background, there is a flat-screen TV mounted above a wooden console with a small, decorative bull figurine on it, all against a neutral wall.

A sleek design and Matter support for the SwitchBot Hub 2

Jan 6, 2023

The new SwitchBot Hub 2 not only adds Matter over Wi-Fi, but a temperature and humidity sensor, and increase infrared range.

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra charging in its dock.

The Roborock S8 copies iRobot's best feature

Jan 5, 2023

The Roborock S8 is the first robot vacuum cleaner that isn't from iRobot to feature dual brushes.

An illustration of a robot vacuum from the future.

A glimpse into Roborock's upcoming premium robot vacuum cleaner

Jan 2, 2023

Several leaks and teases seem to indicate that Roborock will launch the X7 WashVag, and perhaps the Roborock S8, this week.

A Prusa Mini 3D printer.

You can now integrate your Prusa MINI/MINI+ with Home Assistant

Dec 21, 2022

You no longer need a Raspberry Pi to integrate your Prusa MINI/MINI+ with Home Assistant, as a new firmware updates enables Wi-Fi using an ESP-01S.

A rendered image of the Roborock S7 MaxV, visualizing how its cameras scan its surroundings.

You can now integrate the Roborock app with Home Assistant

Dec 21, 2022

A new custom component allows owners of Roborock robot vacuum cleaners to integrate their machines with Home Assistant using the Roborock app.

Do you like RGB lights? Control Razer Chroma using Home Assistant

Dec 19, 2022

A new custom integration for Home Assistant allows you to effortlessly integrate Razer peripherals with support for Chroma.

An American plug and socket.

SONOFF Expands Its Zigbee Line with New Thermometer and Smart Switch

Dec 8, 2022

SONOFF's smart switch is made for those that want to hide it inside a wall, while their upgraded thermometer and hydrometer gets an LCD screen.

TP-Link Tapo Security Cameras: Affordable Surveillance Solutions Now at a Discount

Nov 24, 2022

TP-Link's security cameras sold under the Tapo branding are great for users of Home Assistant and Frigate, the open-source NVR.

A Samsung tablet powered by Android on a table.

Samsung's discounted Galaxy Tabs are perfect for wall-mounting

Nov 24, 2022

If wall-mounting a tablet is part of your smart home vision, then Samsung's discounts on their Tabs might just be the perfect solution.

Eufy Is Uploading ”Local Only” Data to the Cloud

Nov 24, 2022

Eufy, who already has a bad security record, has secretly been uploading and tagging images of their users, despite making cloud-free promises.

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