Tag: Home Automation
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LG Quietly Embeds Copilot on LG TVs: What This Means for Your Smart Home
LG Adds Copilot to TVs without Fanfare In a move that slipped past many observers, LG has quietly integrated Microsoft Copilot into its line of smart televisions. The addition marks another step in Microsoft’s broader strategy to place Copilot, its AI-powered assistant, into a range of devices beyond PCs and tablets. For consumers, this raises…
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iRobot Files for Bankruptcy Amid Roomba Troubles
Overview: iRobot Enters Chapter 11 Protection iRobot, the U.S. company best known for its Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The pre-packaged Chapter 11 filing is designed to accelerate restructuring, allowing the firm to reorganize its debts while continuing operations. The move comes after sustained pressure from international competition, tariff…
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STMicroelectronics streamlines smart-home device integration with Matter NFC chip
Revolutionizing smart-home setup with Matter NFC STMicroelectronics is poised to simplify the way households add and manage smart-home devices with a new Matter NFC chip designed for Matter 1.5. The breakthrough focuses on right-first-time onboarding, enabling multiple devices to connect with a tap or a quick scan, similar to paying by phone. This innovation aims…
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STMicroelectronics Unveils Industry-First Matter NFC Chip to Simplify Smart-Home Onboarding
Revolutionizing Smart-Home Setup with Matter NFC In a move set to redefine how consumers connect and control smart-home devices, STMicroelectronics has introduced an industry-first Matter NFC chip designed to streamline onboarding for a broad range of smart devices. The new NFC solution aligns with Matter 1.5, the latest standard that focuses on easier, faster, and…
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AgiBot: The AI-Powered Home Robot That Clears Tables and Loads the Dishwasher
Overview: A New Kind of Domestic Robot In households worldwide, robots designed to tidy up and manage chores have long been a promise. A new wave of AI-powered service robots is turning that promise into practice. At the forefront is AgiBot, a Chinese startup pushing the boundaries of practical home robotics. The company is showcasing…
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AgiBot: AI-Powered Home Robot Transforms Domestic Tasks
Reinventing Domestic Labor with AI-powered Robots In homes and light manufacturing alike, a new breed of home robots promises to take on repetitive, messy, and precision-driven tasks. AgiBot, a Chinese startup, is at the forefront of this shift by deploying AI-powered robots that can clear tables and load dishwashers, among other everyday chores. What makes…
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Meross MS605 Presence Sensor: Battery-Powered, Thread-Enabled Upgrade
Introduction: A Cord-Free Presence Sensor with Thread Meross has unveiled the MS605, a fresh take on its popular MS600 presence sensor lineup. The standout change is a move to battery power, freeing installations from the constraints of a power cord. With Thread connectivity now part of the equation, the MS605 is positioned as a versatile,…
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Meross MS605 Presence Sensor: Battery-Powered, Thread-Enabled and Cord-Free
New Battery-Powered Design Makes Installation Easier Meross is expanding its presence sensor lineup with the MS605, a battery-powered version of the familiar MS600. The shift to a CR123A battery eliminates the need to hide or route power cables, opening up installation options in places where a cord would have been a visual or practical obstacle.…
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Meross MS605 Presence Sensor: Battery-Powered, Thread-Ready and Cord-Free
A cord-free upgrade for smarter spaces Meross expands its smart home lineup with a new version of the MS600 presence sensor, now redesigned to run on a battery. The MS605 removes the need to hide or manage a power cord, opening up placement options across hallways, bedrooms, and living spaces where traditional wired sensors were…
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Samsung SmartThings Routines Now Work with Siri Shortcuts on iPhone
Samsung brings Siri compatibility to SmartThings routines Samsung has rolled out a notable update for its SmartThings app on iPhone, expanding how users can control their smart homes. The update adds compatibility between Samsung SmartThings routines and Apple’s Siri Shortcuts, allowing users to trigger routines with simple voice commands. This move makes it easier for…