Tag: HomeKit
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Aqara’s New Home Sensor: Blind but Brilliant at CES 2026
What makes Aqara’s new home sensor stand out At CES 2026, Aqara unveiled a new line of presence-sensing devices designed to monitor activity in and around the home without relying on traditional cameras. The core idea is simple but powerful: track occupancy and movement with non-visual sensing to reduce privacy concerns while still delivering smart…
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I Tested Apple’s Hands-Free Home Key — and It’s a Big Upgrade
Hands-Free unlocking arrives: a peek at Apple’s Home Key Apple’s push toward seamless, contactless smart home experiences landed a notable upgrade with its hands-free Home Key concept. The basic idea is simple: when your iPhone or Apple Watch is nearby, your door unlocks without you reaching for a phone or keypad. The recent hands-free iteration…
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Aqara U400: Hands-Free Home Key Unlocks a Smarter Home
Introduction: A notable upgrade at CES At this year’s CES, a new smart deadbolt is turning heads with a standout feature: hands-free unlocking powered by Apple’s Home Key. The Aqara U400, priced at $269.99, is the first lock to support hands-free unlocking using the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) chip found in many iPhones and Apple Watches.…
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Govee Debuts Matter-Connected Lights at CES 2026 Expo
Govee Introduces a New Era of Connected Lighting at CES 2026 At CES 2026, Govee unveiled a trio of Matter-enabled lighting products designed to simplify smart homes without sacrificing style. The new lineup includes the Govee Floor Lamp 3, the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, and the Govee Sky Ceiling Light. All three are built to…
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Govee Unveils Matter-Connected Lights at CES 2026
Govee Introduces Matter-Connected Lighting at CES 2026 The first wave of announcements from CES 2026 centers on Matter compatibility and smarter living. Govee unveiled three new lighting products designed to simplify smart home setups while delivering bright, controllable illumination. The trio — the Govee Floor Lamp 3, the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, and the Govee…
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Govee Unveils Matter-Connected Ceiling and Floor Lights at CES 2026
Overview: Govee expands its smart lighting lineup at CES 2026 At CES 2026, Govee unveiled a trio of Matter-connected lighting solutions designed to deepen smart home integration while maintaining familiar user-friendly controls. The lineup highlights HomeKit compatibility and an emphasis on seamless cross-platform control through Matter, a standard aimed at simplifying interoperability among smart devices.…