Anker Eufy unveils five new security cameras for 2026

Anker Eufy unveils five new security cameras for 2026

Anker is expanding the range of its smart home brand Eufy with four cameras and a system for centralised video recording. The new devices are designed for different areas around the home and property. Several models combine wide-angle and telephoto cameras. People and vehicles can be detected and tracked automatically. Depending on the model, radar […]

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Heiman S1-TM Matter smoke detector with temperature and humidity sensors next to its packaging

Heiman S1-TM: Matter Smoke Detector with Temperature and Humidity Sensors

The Heiman S1-TM is a Matter smoke detector that communicates via Matter over Thread. Its housing also contains temperature and humidity sensors. In addition to smoke, the detector therefore measures climate data that can be displayed in the connected smart home app. Its features include a replaceable battery and a magnetic mount. Heiman lists Apple […]

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Home Assistant 2026.4: Infrared support, new automations and major UI improvements

Home Assistant 2026.4: Infrared support, new automations and major UI improvements

Home Assistant 2026.4 is a particularly extensive update that brings both new features and fundamental improvements to existing Home Assistant systems. The focus is on better integration of older devices, much easier creation of automations and a further improved user interface. Home Assistant is therefore continuing its monthly release cycle and once again showing how […]

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Home Assistant 2026.10: Easier Automations and a New Map View

Home Assistant 2026.10: Easier Automations and a New Map View

Home Assistant 2026.10 has been available since October 7. The October Home Assistant update makes it easier to work with multiple triggers in an automation and revamps the map view. It also introduces a reorganized user profile, a central Modbus overview and 15 new integrations. The announced renaming of Home Assistant Cloud to Home Assistant […]

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Smart Meter - FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 Stromsensor montiert am digitalen Stromzähler

Review: FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 – Power Sensor for Digital Electricity Meters

With the FRITZ!Smart Energy 250, AVM expands its smart home portfolio with a clever power sensor that reads the energy consumption of digital meters – and integrates seamlessly into the home network. In our test, it becomes apparent: setup, installation, and operation are surprisingly straightforward. The classic electricity meter quickly becomes a smart meter. In […]

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