Smart Home, Smart Live, Smart Solutions
Voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit (via Siri), and Google Assistant have become the most important interface between people and smart home systems in recent years. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining increasing importance – both for automation and for comfort in the digital home. Systems like Homematic IP and Aqara are among the leading examples.
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Homematic is expanding its product range with further elegant anthracite color options. The popular Homematic IP Smart Home smart plug and dimmer plug are now also available in this modern color. With this, the manufacturer is responding to the wishes of many users to integrate smart technology harmoniously into darker or design-oriented living environments. Elegant design meets smart functionality. The new […]
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Aqara introduces the new W600 radiator thermostat, promising a smart, convenient, and energy-efficient solution for controlling your radiators. With features such as schedules, geofencing, window detection, and support for modern wireless protocols, it aims to increase everyday comfort while also saving on heating costs. Below, we examine the key features, advantages, potential applications, and limitations of this device.
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Black Friday brings top deals – including a particularly exciting package for garden enthusiasts: The Navimow i105E robotic lawnmower currently comes with a free garage worth around €150. 🛠 What's included in the offer? ✅ Why is the package worthwhile? Is the offer a good deal? For anyone who wants to care for their lawn smartly and conveniently, […]
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Black Friday 2025 is in full swing – and that means it's time to upgrade your smart home! Brands like Homematic IP and Aqara are currently offering particularly attractive deals. Here's an overview of what's happening, which highlights are worth checking out, and what you should look out for when buying. 🔍 What's currently on sale? Here are […]
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Several eufy* SoloCam models are currently significantly reduced as part of early bird and Black Friday sales. From compact entry-level cameras to higher-end 360-degree models with solar power, there are attractive offers for various security needs. Overview of offers: Eufy SoloCam S220 [Link to offer] The eufy SoloCam S220 is currently available as part of an early Black Friday sale at Amazon […]
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A robotic lawnmower makes gardening much easier – but as soon as autumn arrives, the same question arises every year: When is the right time to put the robotic lawnmower into winter storage? Sending your robotic lawnmower into winter storage in good time protects the battery, electronics, and mechanics, and ensures that it's ready to use again immediately in spring. This article explains when […]
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The Homematic IP Starter Set Alarm provides an ideal foundation for quickly and easily securing your home, making it a great solution for beginners. The set includes a window/door contact, a motion detector, and a powerful wireless indoor siren. All components work together wirelessly, eliminating the need for any wiring and making installation easy even for beginners.
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The Aqara FP300 is a wireless 5-in-1 presence sensor with mmWave, PIR, light, temperature, and humidity detection. The sensor uses state-of-the-art technology to precisely detect presence, measure environmental conditions, and trigger intelligent automations. Thanks to support for Zigbee, Thread, and Matter, it is compatible with major smart home platforms and can be flexibly integrated into existing systems. […]
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Segway has released a useful update for the Navimow i series with the new firmware and app version V3.2.0. Owners of the Navimow i105 and i108 models now benefit from a new feature that significantly simplifies winter storage and protects the battery from deep discharge. New feature: Winter storage mode for your Navimow i Series. Version V3.2.0 introduces […]
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The free Homematic IP app receives a new update, version 3.6.13, which brings numerous practical improvements for even more convenient smart home control. The focus is on continuous improvement, designed to simplify daily use and make the user interface clearer. Improved clarity thanks to individual icons for switching actuators. One of the most noticeable new features concerns […]
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With autumn, the mowing season ends in most gardens. While the lawn goes into its winter dormancy, your robotic lawnmower also needs a break. To ensure that this smart helper is ready for action again in the spring, it should be carefully prepared for the winter months. Want to winterize your robotic lawnmower? These instructions apply not only to the Navimow i105 […]
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Heat pumps are considered the all-rounders of modern heating technology. They utilize free environmental energy, operate efficiently, are comparatively inexpensive to run, and simultaneously make a significant contribution to climate protection. It's no wonder, then, that roughly every second new building is now equipped with a heat pump system – and the number continues to rise. To operate heat pumps efficiently, […]
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Many people have been thinking about making their homes smarter for some time now – but often lack the right starting point. Homematic IP now offers the perfect solution: three new starter sets that make getting started with a smart home particularly quick, easy, and flexible. Smart home for everyone – uncomplicated and expandable. The starter sets […]
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Controlling underfloor heating plays a central role in living comfort and energy efficiency. With the new Homematic IP 8-channel underfloor heating controller (HmIP-FALMOT-C8), Homematic IP expands its portfolio and offers a solution that combines precise control, automatic optimization, and flexible operation. The compact controller is considered the "little brother" of the well-known Homematic IP 12-channel underfloor heating controller and is perfectly suited […]
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The new Aqara Shutter Switch H2 EU is now available in Europe, taking smart roller shutter and blind control to the next level. With Thread and Zigbee support, Matter compatibility, precise control of 1 to 100 % units, and useful additional features like power monitoring, the switch offers everything a modern smart home needs. Thread & Zigbee support […]
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Many plant owners know the dilemma: the soil looks dry, the leaves are drooping – so they water. But sometimes that's exactly the wrong thing to do. Plants do show their needs, but often only when it's already too late. The FYTA Beam Smarter Plant Sensor is designed to help precisely here: it translates invisible signals into concrete data […]
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The FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 from AVM has received a new firmware update to version 3.70. In addition to important bug fixes, the update also introduces a new feature that is particularly beneficial for owners of older electricity meters, who can now also read their meter readings. What's new in firmware 3.70? With this software update, the Smart Energy 250 can now also read consumption data from electricity meters […]
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There's currently a promotion for the Navimow i105E with a free garage worth €149.99. Anyone who buys a robotic lawnmower by August 15th will receive the Navimow Garage S as a free gift. Why the Navimow i105E is so special: The Navimow i105E stands out significantly from conventional robotic lawnmowers. The biggest advantage: It requires […]
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AVM has released a new software update for its FRITZ!Smart Energy 250* intelligent sensor, expanding the device's functionality. With the new firmware version 03.64, the currently fed-in power is now displayed directly in the power overview for the first time. This new feature is particularly aimed at users of balcony power plants or photovoltaic systems (PV systems) who want to efficiently monitor their feed-in to the home grid […]
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