Smart Home, Smart Live, Smart Solutions
This year, the pre-Christmas season is particularly exciting for Homematic IP: For the first time, the smart home manufacturer has launched its own online advent calendar. Every day from December 1st to 24th, a new door opens, revealing exclusive prizes, practical smart home products, or special offers. Smart home enthusiasts should definitely check back daily – because the prizes […]
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Homematic IP expands its color portfolio: The popular Homematic IP table stand is now also available in a modern anthracite design. Anthracite, instead of classic white, not only looks fresh and modern, but also fits particularly well in contemporary apartments and houses with high-quality interiors. According to the manufacturer, a special production process ensures that the new version has a high […]
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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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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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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 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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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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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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The smart control of lighting, heating, and blinds is now not only functional but also a real eye-catcher: With the new Homematic IP Glass series, eQ-3 is launching modern design with elegant real glass. The series has recently become available* and impresses with high-quality materials, intuitive operation, and flexible application options. What is Homematic IP […]
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With the FRITZ!Smart Energy 250, AVM expands its smart home portfolio with a clever energy sensor that reads the energy consumption of digital meters – and integrates seamlessly into the home network. Our test shows that setup, installation, and operation are surprisingly straightforward. The standard electricity meter is transformed into a smart meter in no time. In the test, we used the latest […]
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Spring is here – time for a breath of fresh air, not just in your house and garden, but also in your smart home! Amazon is currently offering attractive spring deals*, especially for Homematic IP fans. Anyone looking to make their home smarter, safer, and more energy-efficient should take a closer look now. What is Homematic […]
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At the renowned ISH trade fair 2025 in Frankfurt, Homematic IP used the platform to present a particularly stylish and sophisticated new product: the exclusive Homematic IP Glass Series. This series combines timeless design with intelligent smart home technology, setting new standards in modern home automation. Stylish accents for every home. The focus is on the new glass wall switches, which […]
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We previously reported on the introduction of the Homematic IP glass series. Now, the manufacturer has released further exciting details about the new series. This innovative product line combines a high-quality real glass surface with an elegant, timeless design and is available in white and black. Smart control with glass wall switches and wall thermostats. The Homematic […]
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