IKEA Dirigera runs many smart home actions locally; no required account, keeping schedules working during internet outages.

Apple is preparing to introduce a new smart home hub that could transform how you interact with and manage your connected devices. Recent discoveries in iOS 26 code have revealed details about this ...

Google has announced the new Google TV Streamer, combining entertainment and smart home functionalities. The streamer includes a built-in Thread border router, eliminating the need for a separate ...

Apple HomePad smart home hub may launch in 2026 with a 7 inch display, A18 chip, Face ID, Apple Intelligence, and deep Apple Home integration.

A smart home hub was once considered the most important item for anyone interested in building a connected household. Back ...

Samsung’s Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 is now available in the U.S., and it's half the size of the previous model but packs a 70% faster processor and double the RAM. More tasks now run locally, keeping ...

LG is expanding its smart home offerings as the brand recently previewed its first-ever hub device: the ThinQ On. We don't know the specifics about the gadget at this moment, with the company keeping ...

Samsung’s latest smart home hub piles on features—including unique tools like a wireless phone charger and an onboard action button—making for an affordable and easy-to-use smart home solution. It’s ...

Apple has pushed back the launch of its rumored smart home hub due to delayed Siri features, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman no longer expects the home hub to launch this month, but he ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...

The SwitchBot Hub 3 smart home controller is now available for purchase. The Matter-capable device is quite different than other smart home hubs we’ve tested, starting with its rotary knob that can ...