Smart home news from The Ambient

Abode Security Kit announced

Abode Security Kit announced

New Wi-Fi only hub goes live in new 3-piece starter kit
Govee LED Strip Light M1 Matter ready

Govee LED Strip Light M1 Matter ready

RGBIC+ lightstrip is all set for the new smart home standard
Dyson unveils Vis Nav robot vacuum

Dyson unveils Vis Nav robot vacuum

The new-gen model brings improved navigation and power - at a price
Matter 1.1 update is now rolling out

Matter 1.1 update is now rolling out

Bug fixes and developer improvements are the order of the day
Echo Pop leads Amazon speaker refresh

Echo Pop leads Amazon speaker refresh

The latest Alexa speakers are also joined by a new Show 5 kids edition
WiZ Indoor Cam links with lights

WiZ Indoor Cam links with lights

The SpaceSense feature becomes even more useful
Google Pixel Tablet is built for the home

Google Pixel Tablet is built for the home

Think of it as a portable Google Nest Hub Max
Roku Home Monitoring System SE on sale

Roku Home Monitoring System SE on sale

Re-badged Wyze tech is an attractively priced package
Abode adds Nest integrations

Abode adds Nest integrations

Nest Cams and Thermostats are back on the Abode menu
Alexa adds Matter-over-Thread

Alexa adds Matter-over-Thread

Just on the latest Echo for now, but it's a start
Neato is no more: Robo vac brand shuts down

Neato is no more: Robo vac brand shuts down

18 years in the business but the game is up
WiZ smart lights receive Matter

WiZ smart lights receive Matter

Could a Philips Hue rollout come next?
Half of homes to be smart in next five years

Half of homes to be smart in next five years

New analysis points to an industry expanding at pace
Nest Thermostat gets Matter support

Nest Thermostat gets Matter support

The smart home standard gets a much-needed boost
Apple HomePod listens for smoke alarms

Apple HomePod listens for smoke alarms

Both gen HomePods and the HomePod Mini are in on the action
Amazon's Sidewalk paves the way

Amazon's Sidewalk paves the way

Dev kits now available for people to get building on the long range network
Ultion Nuki biometric accessory launched

Ultion Nuki biometric accessory launched

Wireless Fingerprint Keypad added to the collection
Eve's first Matter-ready device goes on sale

Eve's first Matter-ready device goes on sale

The company keeps the promise it made back at CES
Philips Hue Matter rollout delayed

Philips Hue Matter rollout delayed

Another bump in the road for the smart home standard
Aqara Video Doorbell G4

Aqara Video Doorbell G4

New smart buzzer is also compatible with Alexa and Google Home
Nanoleaf new Essentials Matter smart lights

Nanoleaf new Essentials Matter smart lights

First smart lights available for the new alliance standard
Crestron unveils new Horizon keypads

Crestron unveils new Horizon keypads

Subtle tweaks are being made to the high-end home controllers
Arlo Pro 5 brings advanced night vision

Arlo Pro 5 brings advanced night vision

The latest generation finally arrives in the UK and Europe
Smart home users not bothered about hubs

Smart home users not bothered about hubs

This, and more findings from the latest Z-Wave Ecosystem Report
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus arrives for $180

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus arrives for $180

It becomes the eighth Ring doorbell currently available to buy
Sonos adds Apple Music spatial audio

Sonos adds Apple Music spatial audio

It's not just Amazon Music Unlimited now for your 360 tunes
Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 finally official

Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 finally official

Spatial audio and radical new designs for the newest Sonos speaker duo
Roborock H1 washing machine released

Roborock H1 washing machine released

Started with the robot vacuums, now we're here
These Ring features will now require Protect

These Ring features will now require Protect

Users fume as Amazon-owned company moves the goalposts
Symfonisk Picture Frame gets stylish panels

Symfonisk Picture Frame gets stylish panels

Trio of snazzy Ömsesidig covers go on sale next month
Boundary Smart Home Alarm goes bust

Boundary Smart Home Alarm goes bust

Company behind UK security system ceases trading - leaving users in the lurch
Xbox remote control comes to Google Home

Xbox remote control comes to Google Home

It's time to put down the controller
Ikea reveals new Matter air quality monitor

Ikea reveals new Matter air quality monitor

The Vindstyrka comes with a big display and launches in April
Arlo Pro 3 gets HomeKit action

Arlo Pro 3 gets HomeKit action

Security camera joins the rest of the Arlo crew at the HomeKit party
SimpliSafe begins testing live guard feature

SimpliSafe begins testing live guard feature

The Smart Alarm cam will open a live feed when triggered
Matter support is coming to Aqara Hub M2

Matter support is coming to Aqara Hub M2

Other Aqara hubs will receive the firmware in the coming months
Apple HomePod officially returns

Apple HomePod officially returns

Two years after being discontinued, the full-size Apple speaker is back
Next Apple HomePod launching soon

Next Apple HomePod launching soon

The return of Apple's smart speaker is reportedly near
Aqara's latest are perfect for Apple Home

Aqara's latest are perfect for Apple Home

CES 2023: Matter support is also coming soon
Amazon details next phase of Matter rollout

Amazon details next phase of Matter rollout

CES 2023: Handy features are also landing on the Alexa Dev Kit
Samsung unveils do-it-all SmartThings hub

Samsung unveils do-it-all SmartThings hub

CES 2023: The $60 box is friendly with Matter and Thread
Philips Hue Sync TV app arrives

Philips Hue Sync TV app arrives

CES 2023: No need for a Play Sync Box with this (surprisingly expensive) app