Latest Smart Home News
Chromecast with Google TV isn't dead yet — Google's older streaming dongle just got a massive upgrade
Google has started rolling out the Home Panel feature to older Chromecast with Google TV devices, allowing users to easily monitor their smart home setup using the older device.
Google announces end of support for 1st and 2nd gen Nest Thermostats — what you need to know
Google announced that 1st and 2nd generation Nest Thermostats will not be supported after October 2025.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th gen vs Nest 3rd gen: Should you upgrade?
We compare Google's latest smart thermostat head-to-head with its predecessor to look at the new design, features and price
Forget AirTags — Chipolo's new item trackers are louder and work with both Apple and Google
The new Chipolo Pop key trackers work with Apple and Google's networks while offering much louder alerts.
Apple Home Hub reportedly delayed until 2026 — and you can blame Siri
If you're waiting for Apple to control your home, you'll have to wait longer as the company has reportedly pushed its Home Hub back.
Google kills off Nest Protect, partners with First Alert for new smart smoke detector
Google is ending sales of the Nest Protect smart smoke detector, and partnering with First Alert for a new model.
I'm a firefighter's daughter and this $55 smart smoke detector is the one I want for my own home
Here's why I'm optimistic about this new smart smoke alarm system from Kidde and Ring.
Amazon is removing this privacy feature from its Echo smart speakers on March 28 — what you need to know
Amazon is removing the ability to process Alexa requests locally on your Echo smart speaker, but it only affects a handful of users.
