Smart home news from The Ambient

Logitech will allow third-party automation

Logitech will allow third-party automation

A couple days after angering fans
Alexa played 60 years of Baby Shark in 2018

Alexa played 60 years of Baby Shark in 2018

Amazon reveals the inane requests we've been bugging the smart assistant with
Smart Home Award winners revealed

Smart Home Award winners revealed

Here's who won the smart home in 2018
LG is preparing to connect your kitchen

LG is preparing to connect your kitchen

The company previews its plans ahead of CES 2019
Chromecast returns to Amazon

Chromecast returns to Amazon

Is the Google and Amazon war nearly over?
ConnectSense's new plug is a dream

ConnectSense's new plug is a dream

Shame it's so ugly
Alexa gets location-based reminders

Alexa gets location-based reminders

And routines get a glut of new abilities
A shocker for Nest as it goes down... again

A shocker for Nest as it goes down... again

A look back at the comings and goings in the smart home world's last seven days
Google to use AI for smarter news

Google to use AI for smarter news

And it's got some premium partners on board
Amazon wants you to help Alexa

Amazon wants you to help Alexa

Howard Shore composed the Lord of the Rings soundtrack FYI
Fire HD tablets now receive Drop In calls

Fire HD tablets now receive Drop In calls

The new features are rolling out right now
Adero's tags make everything smart

Adero's tags make everything smart

The tags will let you know if you're leaving the house without your essentials
Google Assistant learns some manners

Google Assistant learns some manners

New features include two-way talkback Nest Hello
Android Auto gets a design upgrade

Android Auto gets a design upgrade

Spend more time looking at the road, Jack
The Alexa Big Mouth Bass out for pre-order

The Alexa Big Mouth Bass out for pre-order

This one is quite a catch
Smart Displays get a bunch more features

Smart Displays get a bunch more features

Waking up just got easier
Auri beams light to aid mental wellbeing

Auri beams light to aid mental wellbeing

Meet the light looking to become your alternative home controller
Ambient Awards 2018 shortlists

Ambient Awards 2018 shortlists

The smart home tech fighting to be crowned the best of 2018
Chromecast updated for Google Home grouping

Chromecast updated for Google Home grouping

More ways to make the party
Men voice control the home more than women

Men voice control the home more than women

And most people stick to the basics
Alexa can Skype now

Alexa can Skype now

Microsoft and Amazon buddy up again
LG XBoom WK9 ready for release

LG XBoom WK9 ready for release

The Meridian-powered Smart Display is set to join the family
Home security hack? Chat to your neighbours

Home security hack? Chat to your neighbours

Ring thinks smart cams + getting to know our neighbours can fight crime
Alexa can now wake up your home devices

Alexa can now wake up your home devices

Even more ways for Alexa to stay in control
Tidal comes to Echo speakers

Tidal comes to Echo speakers

All the other news stories from the week
Roku's TV Wireless Speakers are ready

Roku's TV Wireless Speakers are ready

And there's a neat new remote
Google adds a slew of new Assistant features

Google adds a slew of new Assistant features

A quick update before the holidays
Alexa Skill Blueprints launches in the UK

Alexa Skill Blueprints launches in the UK

Make your own skills – no coding required
WePlenish Java smart pantry on sale

WePlenish Java smart pantry on sale

Never fear losing coffee again
Echo Buttons get Alexa routine powers

Echo Buttons get Alexa routine powers

Those colorful buttons are no longer just for fun
Naim's Mu-so speakers get AirPlay 2

Naim's Mu-so speakers get AirPlay 2

The Uniti range will get it later this month
Echo recordings to be used in murder trial

Echo recordings to be used in murder trial

A New Hampshire judge has requested two days' worth of Alexa data
Inside John Lewis' Google powered home

Inside John Lewis' Google powered home

Get some smart home ideas as you shop
Windows 10's Alexa app is live

Windows 10's Alexa app is live

There are some caveats though
Comcast wants in on smart home hubs

Comcast wants in on smart home hubs

Your Xfinity Xhome is almost Xhere
Schlage's new smart lock has Amazon Key

Schlage's new smart lock has Amazon Key

New collaboration gives its deadbolt the Amazon Key
Bixby is getting skills

Bixby is getting skills

Bixby gets more powerful with third-party integration
Legrand unveils new Radiant Collection

Legrand unveils new Radiant Collection

With help from Samsung, smart lighting just got smarter
SwitchBot Hub Plus uses infrared smarts

SwitchBot Hub Plus uses infrared smarts

Another affordable way into the smart home
Kintell is a smart health all-in-one

Kintell is a smart health all-in-one

This UK startup will launch on Kickstarter next week
Currant smart plug helps save energy

Currant smart plug helps save energy

Get smart suggestions and auto power off devices
Alexa gets third party reminders and more

Alexa gets third party reminders and more

Amazon wants Alexa to help you manage your time