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- IKEA BILRESA firmware update 1.9.15 brings Matter 1.4
The new firmware version 1.9.15 is now available for the IKEA BILRESA dual-button remote control. This is the first officially released firmware update for IKEA's new remote control with Matter technology. Users are reporting that the update is already being rolled out across various systems and can be installed via Home Assistant, among others.… Read more: IKEA BILRESA Firmware-Update 1.9.15 bringt Matter 1.4 - Setting up FRITZ! Smart Energy 250 in the Home Assistant energy dashboard
With the FRITZ! Smart Energy 250*, AVM offers a simple way to read digital electricity meters and integrate the data into your smart home. The sensor becomes particularly interesting when used with Home Assistant, as the readings can be used directly in the energy dashboard. This gives you a detailed overview of electricity consumption, grid usage, and – in case of –… Read more: FRITZ! Smart Energy 250 im Home Assistant Energie-Dashboard einrichten - Matter smoke detector from Sensereo available for Home Assistant
Several Matter smoke detectors are now officially available for Home Assistant through Sensereo. The manufacturer has been accepted into the "Works with Home Assistant" program. The Sensereo MS-1 smoke detector and the Sensereo MSC-1, which also detects carbon monoxide, have been certified. Both devices can be integrated locally into Home Assistant via Matter-over-Thread. This allows for the integration of additional smart smoke detectors within Home Assistant.… Read more: Matter Rauchmelder von Sensereo für Home Assistant verfügbar - Home Assistant 2026.6 brings new dashboard tools and smart lock management.
Home Assistant 2026.6 is available starting today, and the developers have implemented numerous improvements. The focus is on simplified dashboard creation, more powerful automations, and significantly expanded infrared support. Home Assistant dashboards are now easier to create. One of the biggest changes concerns the dashboard editor. Previously, when adding new cards, users first had to decide...,… Read more: Home Assistant 2026.6 bringt neue Dashboard Tools und Smart Lock Verwaltung
- The new Homematic IP video doorbell is now available.
eQ-3 is expanding its system with its own Homematic IP video doorbell. The new doorbell was presented at Light + Building 2026, among more than 20 new products. The device is now available and can be purchased for a suggested retail price of €199.95*. Part of the new security system: The video doorbell is part of a more comprehensive security concept that… Read more: Neue Homematic IP Video-Türklingel ist jetzt verfügbar - Amazon Echo Show 21: Large smart display for controlling your smart home
With the Echo Show 21*, Amazon offers its largest smart display to date. The device combines a 21-inch Full HD display with Fire TV, Alexa, and an integrated smart home hub. Echo Show 21 as a Smart Home Hub: The Echo Show 21 is much more than a classic voice assistant. Amazon integrates a smart home hub with support… Read more: Amazon Echo Show 21: Großes Smart Display zur Steuerung vom Smart Home - IKEA MYGGBETT Firmware Update 1.1.4 – Improvements for the Matter door sensor?
A new firmware version, 1.1.4, is currently being rolled out for IKEA's affordable MYGGBETT door and window sensor. Early users are reporting the update on Reddit and are primarily hoping for improvements in stability and connectivity issues. MYGGBETT has recently been struggling with connectivity problems. Since the launch of the budget-friendly Matter sensor, there have been recurring reports of issues.… Read more: IKEA MYGGBETT Firmware-Update 1.1.4 – Verbesserungen für den Matter-Türsensor? - M5Paper Color ESP32S3: Color E-Ink Display for Smart Home
With the new M5Paper Color ESP32S3 Dev Kit, M5Stack has introduced a new development board particularly suitable for DIY displays in the smart home. The device combines a color E-Ink display with an ESP32-S3 controller, integrated battery, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The 4-inch Spectra-6 color display has a resolution of 600 × 400 pixels. Similar to classic E-Paper displays...… Read more: M5Paper Color ESP32S3: Farbiges E-Ink Display für Smart Home
- New Blink 2K+ video doorbell with high resolution, now available for pre-order at a lower price
Blink has introduced a new 2K+ video doorbell that offers higher video resolution and is designed to show visitors at the front door in a crystal-clear, head-to-toe image. The new Blink 2K+ video doorbell will be available in both hardwired and battery-powered versions and in white and black. Additionally, the… Read more: Neu Blink Videotürklingel 2K+ mit hoher Auflösung jetzt günstiger vorbestellen - Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro V4.1.0 Update with Home Assistant, Auto-Mapping and Apple "Where is?"„
With the new firmware and app version V4.1.0, Segway significantly expands the functionality of the Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro. The update not only brings improvements to navigation and mapping, but also integrates Home Assistant and Apple's "Find My" feature into the new Pro series for the first time. New firmware versions at a glance: To use all new features, both the… Read more: Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro V4.1.0 Update mit Home Assistant, Auto-Mapping und Apple „Wo ist?“
