Smart home news from The Ambient

Amazon's new Echo Show 5 and 8 announced

Amazon's new Echo Show 5 and 8 announced

Next-gen smart speaker displays from Amazon announced
Project CHIP is now Matter

Project CHIP is now Matter

Rebranding comes as the Zigbee Alliance shakes things up
Amazon adds Tile to the Sidewalk

Amazon adds Tile to the Sidewalk

It's all happening for Amazon's new wireless tech
Wyze hikes its prices

Wyze hikes its prices

New higher prices for Wyze Cam, Wyze Video Doorbell will include shipping
Amazon gets its Star Wars on for May 4th

Amazon gets its Star Wars on for May 4th

Echo Dot accessories arrive for Nerd Christmas
Bang & Olufsen Beolab 28

Bang & Olufsen Beolab 28

Luxury connected speaker goes live
Google Assistant updates

Google Assistant updates

Improved name pronunciation arrives in wave of improvements
ADT sues Ring

ADT sues Ring

Legal dispute arises from Ring's new Outdoor Siren
New Apple TV 4K has Thread

New Apple TV 4K has Thread

Here's what's new with the 2021 Apple TV 4K
Project CHIP will land this year

Project CHIP will land this year

Formal device certification will start in late 2021
Smartmi P1 air purifier unveiled

Smartmi P1 air purifier unveiled

Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit compatible purifier goes live
Audio Pro C10 MkII: multi-skilled speaker

Audio Pro C10 MkII: multi-skilled speaker

AirPlay and Google Chromecast on board this streaming speaker
Roku's new 2021 lineup goes live

Roku's new 2021 lineup goes live

A trio of new Roku goodies unveiled by streaming specialist
Alexa downloads your Xbox Games

Alexa downloads your Xbox Games

New skill feature means grabbing those 'free' games is easier than ever
Crestron Horizon Thermostat ditches battery

Crestron Horizon Thermostat ditches battery

New smart thermostat integrates with top-end smart home setup
New Apple TV soundbar rumored

New Apple TV soundbar rumored

There's rumors of a HomeKit smart display, too
Dyson adds Formaldehyde to Hot+Cool range

Dyson adds Formaldehyde to Hot+Cool range

Latest generation of purifiers includes a formaldehyde-busting model and improved air filtration
Ring 4 goes live with Floodlight Cam Wired

Ring 4 goes live with Floodlight Cam Wired

Features include 3D motion detection, bird’s eye view and color pre-roll video
Roborock S7 on sale now

Roborock S7 on sale now

The most advanced mopping robo cleaner is on sale with a $50 discount
Amazon Day 1 Editions flop

Amazon Day 1 Editions flop

Only one of the proposed devices made the grade
Ring unveils new trio

Ring unveils new trio

Exterior devices are the focus for Ring's latest product drop
Google Nest Hub second-gen announced

Google Nest Hub second-gen announced

Google Nest Hub second gen is a sleep coach and smart speaker in one
The Apple HomePod is dead

The Apple HomePod is dead

Apple confirms that it has discontinued its original smart speaker
Sonos Roam: Feature rich Bluetooth speaker

Sonos Roam: Feature rich Bluetooth speaker

The latest Sonos speaker goes live, with a bunch of nifty new functions
Abode Cam 2 offers color night vision

Abode Cam 2 offers color night vision

Standalone Cam 2 can be used indoors or outdoors
Eve Weather, Aqua, Energy get Thready

Eve Weather, Aqua, Energy get Thready

The HomeKit specialist now has 8 Thread-compatible smart home devices
Original SmartThings Hub on death row

Original SmartThings Hub on death row

SmartThings Link for Nvidia Shield TV also set for shutdown
Alexa for Xbox app hits Microsoft store

Alexa for Xbox app hits Microsoft store

New app will mean more voice features on Series S/X and Xbox One
Flic can now trigger Alexa Routines

Flic can now trigger Alexa Routines

Filling the gap left behind by the Echo Buttons
Lutron's Alisse wall control range goes live

Lutron's Alisse wall control range goes live

Signature Metal Collection works with HomeWorks system
Ring Pro 2 now official

Ring Pro 2 now official

Pixel count gets a bump for Pro sequel, which also adds some nifty new features
DoorBird goes official for Control4

DoorBird goes official for Control4

Driver available now, bringing IP doorbells directly into Control4 ecosystem
LG's webOS coming to other smart TVs

LG's webOS coming to other smart TVs

Licensing deal will see LG's platform land on other brand's televisions
Use Apple HomePod for Dolby Atmos TV speaker

Use Apple HomePod for Dolby Atmos TV speaker

And how to use your HomePod Minis for a surround sound hit
HomeKit for Ikea Button and Motion Sensor

HomeKit for Ikea Button and Motion Sensor

New Gateway firmware will mean more Apple Home fun for Trådfri users
Brilliant Smart Control back with Nest

Brilliant Smart Control back with Nest

After 18 months, Google finally gives Brilliant users their Thermostat back
Apple TV goes live on Google TV

Apple TV goes live on Google TV

When worlds collide - Apple's streaming platform lands on the new Chromecast
Amazon Build It project goes live

Amazon Build It project goes live

New Day 1 Editions devices include smart cuckoo clock and sticky note printer
Wyze adds a bit of colour

Wyze adds a bit of colour

Wyze Bulb Color goes live: Less than $10 per lightbulb
Sonos headphones incoming

Sonos headphones incoming

Multi-room audio giant has your head in its sights
New Sonos speaker landing next month

New Sonos speaker landing next month

Could it be a mini-Move Bluetooth speaker? Or maybe Sonos headphones?
Ring Smart Responses official

Ring Smart Responses official

Leaked feature now made official by the Amazon-owned brand