The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home
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The Smart Home tag showcases the transformative world of home automation and connected living. Explore stories about innovative smart devices, from security systems and smart speakers to energy-saving appliances and AI-powered assistants, shaping modern homes globally and locally.
Discover insights into the latest technologies redefining convenience, comfort, and security in living spaces. Learn about challenges such as cybersecurity, privacy concerns, and market adoption, along with expert tips to make your smart home both efficient and safe.
Dive into product reviews, industry trends, and breakthroughs in smart home integration, including emerging concepts like Smart Home-as-a-Service and voice-controlled environments. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a curious homeowner, these stories offer valuable guidance on navigating and embracing the future of smart living.
Canadian Smart Home News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Hisense Canada launches Xbox promotion for laser TVs
Canadian buyers of selected laser TVs will get a custom controller and a one-month Xbox Game Pass Premium trial as Hisense ties hardware to cloud gaming.
Schlage launches Sense Pro smart deadbolt in Canada
Canadian buyers gain hands-free entry as the lock brings Matter over Thread support and Apple Home Key compatibility for compatible devices.
This Calgary-founded app turns brainwaves into actions
Users with cerebral palsy can now control phones, toys and smart-home devices as a Calgary start-up expands access to brain-computer tech.
TP-Link expands Tapo home security range in Canada
Canadian households will get more choice in subscription-free home monitoring, as TP-Link widens Tapo cameras, sensors and doorbells across the country.
TP-Link unveils Archer 8, its first Wi-Fi 8 router
Canadian homes with weak spots and Wi-Fi congestion may see steadier connections when the Archer 8 arrives in October 2026.
Ontario study tests AI homecare to cut falls & admissions
An Ontario pilot will assess whether AI monitoring can help older adults stay at home longer by reducing falls and hospital admissions.
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Recent Smart Home News
Ayla launches Dealer Hub for connected device networks
Manufacturers can now monitor dealer-installed devices across sites, aiming to cut service delays and spot faults before customers complain.
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ExpressVPN launches Fortify router with GL.iNet partnership
Home users gain wider VPN coverage as ExpressVPN ends Aircove and Aircove Go sales and shifts to GL.iNet's Fortify router.
Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support
Turknet is first to use the system as operators seek to cut support costs, reduce engineer visits and fix broadband faults faster.
TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers at IFA Berlin
Australian buyers will be first to pre-order the Archer 8 Ultra as TP-Link targets home Wi-Fi dead spots and congestion with its Wi-Fi 8 range.
LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform
The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.
LG unveils 2026 AI TVs with Shield security at IFA
Buyers of LG's next TV range will get personalised viewing tools, stronger on-device processing and five years of webOS updates.
LG launches campaign to tackle domestic mental load
Survey findings suggest domestic chores are fuelling stress for many adults, with LG pitching smart appliances as a way to ease the burden.
Amazon Chief says conversational AI will reshape shopping
Shoppers may soon ask for product advice in chat form as Amazon races rivals to turn generative AI into a new retail interface.
LG launches compact ducted HVAC unit for tight spaces
Demand for slimmer climate systems is rising as builders seek quieter units that fit constrained ceilings and simplify maintenance.
Dreame wet & dry vacuum patents pass 2,000 worldwide
The milestone signals Dreame's growing push to defend design features in a competitive floor-cleaning market after shipments topped 10 million units.
Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp
The rollout deepens Apple's AI push, but some users in Europe and China will miss key features as Siri's remake arrives later in beta.
Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings
The tie-up gives homes and commercial sites a single interface for lighting, climate and energy control, easing a long-running interoperability problem.
Dreame names Cristiano Ronaldo as global ambassador
The tie-up aims to lift the Chinese appliance maker's overseas profile as it broadens into more home products and competes in premium smart tech.
Reolink marks 17 years with up to 54% off security gear
Homeowners can save up to 54% on cameras and bundled kits as Reolink's anniversary sale targets wired, wireless and off-grid monitoring.
Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands
Smart home makers can now add cameras and doorbells more quickly as Ayla bundles cloud recording, billing and app support into one service.
Vapi raises USD $50 million as calls pass 1 billion
The funding will help Vapi scale its voice AI platform as enterprise demand surges and more than 1 billion calls flow through its agents.
Matter & OpenADR link up for home energy management
A clearer route for utilities to control home devices could cut integration costs for manufacturers as demand response programmes expand.
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
The rollout aims to help businesses run autonomous AI agents more securely, while easing data, networking and sovereignty constraints.
Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida
Households facing rising AI fraud risks are the target of a new family assistant as the firm shifts its consumer unit around digital safety.
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
Users can now monitor homes and small workspaces privately, with footage stored locally on BeeStation Plus and no subscription fees.